hi! Newbie Question

**Mac2005** · 05-18-2005 12:44 AM

Hi,
Just baught a WRX monday, curious what kind of breakin mileage should i follow for the engine? Anything a newbie owner should beware of?

Thanks!

Mac

**TurnWRX** · 05-18-2005 02:33 AM

Originally Posted by Mac2005

Hi,
Just baught a WRX monday, curious what kind of breakin mileage should i follow for the engine? Anything a newbie owner should beware of?

Thanks!

Mac

First off, start reading the owner's manual

2nd, congrats on your purchase of a wrx

3rd, break-in period is to keep it under 4k rpms till you hit 1000 miles. 4th, do an oil change at the 1000 mile marker.

For the second question, go easy on the tranny (i.e don't launch the car).

**Mac2005** · 05-19-2005 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by TurnWRX

start reading the owner's manual

Good point! thanks for the answer and tip.

Mac

**IHRTWRX** · 05-19-2005 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by TurnWRX

First off, start reading the owner's manual

2nd, congrats on your purchase of a wrx

3rd, break-in period is to keep it under 4k rpms till you hit 1000 miles. 4th, do an oil change at the 1000 mile marker.

For the second question, go easy on the tranny (i.e don't launch the car).

Perfect! Couldnt have been better.