On Mon, 12 May 2008 19:18:19 -0700, jim beam wrote:
> Hachiroku wrote:
>> On Sun, 11 May 2008 21:33:08 -0700, jim beam wrote:
>>
>>>> It's based on what's in the manuals for break-in.
>>> no it's not!!! you recommend ignoring what /is/ in the owner manual -
>>> oil change interval - but you have no rationale!!!
>>
>>
>> So? This thread was picked up in the Toyota group, where the OP asked
>> specifically about a Highlannder. Here's what the Highlander Owner's
>> manual says:
>>
>> *Drive gently and avoid high speeds.*
>>
>> Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But following a few
>> simple steps for the first 1000 miles can add to the future economy and
>> long life of your vehicle:
>>
>> Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving.
>>
>> Avoid racing the engine.
>>
>> Try to avoid hard stops during the first 200 miles.
>>
>> Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow.
>>
>> Do not tow a trailer during the first 500 miles.
>>
>> ____________________________________________
>>
>>
>> So except for adding an oil change, what did I say that was outside
>> these guidelines.
>>
>> Also, considering this is the first 3000 miles of the car's life, I
>> would consider a 3,000 mile trip "severe driving conditions" and adjust
>> accordingly.
>
> tooling along the freeway is not "extreme".
Let's review again:
>> Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow.
>
>
>
>> You change your oil every 7,500 miles whether it needs it or not? I do
>> 3,000 miles. That's not in the manual, is it?
>
> the question you really need to be asking yourself is this:
>
> "why do i pay attention to nameless nobodies
I dunno. I guess I should have plonked you a while ago, like when I first
ran into you.
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