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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD
I'll be taking delivery of a 2016.5 GT AWD next week and was just wondering if there are any special break in dos and don'ts for the 2.5L engine.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Straight from the horse's mouth (page 3-41 of the owner's manual):
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle
or high engine rpm for extended
periods of time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Do not tow a trailer.
Perfect thanks, I don't have the manual yet, nice to know it's in there. I wonder what they consider "for a long period of time"....I'm planning a trip that's 2.5 - 3 hours away on the highway sometime during the first 600 miles. Hopefully that doesn't hurt it.
Perfect thanks, I don't have the manual yet, nice to know it's in there. I wonder what they consider "for a long period of time"....I'm planning a trip that's 2.5 - 3 hours away on the highway sometime during the first 600 miles. Hopefully that doesn't hurt it.
Yes, during the break in period, it is important to vary the load and the RPM. Probably the worst thing you can do besides entering a race and racing the motor, is to get on the freeway and drive for 600 miles at the same RPM.Personally, I'd forget you have cruise control for these 600 miles. Varying rpm's during break-in is desirable. If you can, find a route for your trip that's non Interstate/Freeway. IMHO non freeway routes are more fun anyway. If you do take the freeway, vary your rpm's periodically just by shifting from 6th to 5th for example. Enjoy your new ride when you get it!
Agreed, and it's also said in the owner's manual:Yes, during the break in period, it is important to vary the load and the RPM. Probably the worst thing you can do besides entering a race and racing the motor, is to get on the freeway and drive for 600 miles at the same RPM.
Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
I bought mine in San Diego and drove it home to Northern Calif. When I arrived it had 635 miles on the clock and was therefore broken in. BTW, you can access all manner of Mazda support material (including your owner's manual) online here: https://www.mazdausa.com/owners/how-to-use-my-mazda
I noticed a large change in my Skyactiv after about 10,000 miles, especially with transmission shift quality and behavior. Also, the brakes were marginal until around 1,000 miles - so be careful - I actually slid through an intersection with the brakes not locking up at around 200 miles on the odometer. Enjoy!
Also, the brakes were marginal until around 1,000 miles - so be careful - I actually slid through an intersection with the brakes not locking up at around 200 miles on the odometer. Enjoy!
Straight from the horse's mouth (page 3-41 of the owner's manual):
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) WILLadd to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle
or high engine rpm for extended
periods of time.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Do not tow a trailer.
I would recommend adhering to these rules for the first 5000KM.
No need really.
I did many full throttle pulls after 3000KM assuming the break in process was done, and I burn a little-bit of oil. I recommend waiting until 4-5000KM to be safe.
Perhaps this number (many) was the reason you had the issue.
Normally 1000km is more than enough.
I agree with GJ-molester on this. While 600 miles is probably the miles at which it is difficult to do any damage, UOAs suggest that it takes ~ 4-5,000 miles for the wear values for Iron, Aluminum and Copper to level off. Ed