Running In your new Jazz VTi

**Cookieboy1987** · 17-08-2009 04:12 PM

Hi All,

Ive just recently purchased my first brand new car, and its a 2008 built Jazz VTi-S.

Cause its my first car, i was wondering if anyone can give me advice on how to run in my car? what i should do and any other handy hints about the Jazz i might need to know.

Also any cool stuff to get to add on the car itself.

Thanks All in Advance !

**dyljoy** · 18-08-2009 02:06 AM

Jazz is real fun car to run, stylish and fuel friendly, u can read my post about how to build up my jazz, have fun!

**twing** · 18-08-2009 11:45 AM

congrats on the new purchase.

try to avoid constant rpm as much as possible. Avoid freeway driving if you can.

**Cookieboy1987** · 18-08-2009 02:52 PM

Cool thanks for that, ill avoid the freeways for the 1st week or so then.

Also ive read many threads about the Fuel.

Everyone seems to be using BP Ultimate, really is there a massive difference between that and Caltex Vortex??

Cause i always use Vortex from my 98 model Corolla and it seems to run quite well..

If BP is better for the Jazz, i will change, but i want to make sure its a difference ull know in the long run, eg maintenance etc.

**twing** · 18-08-2009 03:11 PM

jazz is designed for ron91, so just use 91 petrol from a good station. Don't use the ethanol blend though.

**rossw** · 18-08-2009 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by twing

jazz is designed for ron91, so just use 91 petrol from a good station. Don't use the ethanol blend though.

Why not? The Jazz is designed to be OK with E10. Helps keep water out of the fuel system too.

All the horror stories you've heard are from people using it in cars not built for it.

Just make sure you get at least a 3% price difference between it and 91RON or you won't save any money.

**twing** · 18-08-2009 03:43 PM

It won't cause major breakdown on jazz.
I tried the ethanol blend, and confirmed to get less km compare to normal 91 on my civic. Feel free to try it on ur car.

**MM89** · 18-08-2009 07:29 PM

new cars should be run in hard.
especially with the smooth cylinder surfaces in today's
engines. piston rings need to be heated up so they will
expand and make a good seal; thus no power loss.

**rossw** · 19-08-2009 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by MM89

new cars should be run in hard.
especially with the smooth cylinder surfaces in today's
engines. piston rings need to be heated up so they will
expand and make a good seal; thus no power loss.

True enough, but not running for long periods at constant speed or in the same gear, and building up the use of high revs gradually over 1000 km. Also no hard braking for 1000km.

It's not just the engine that runs in, it's the clutch, gearbox, the diff and the brakes also. Yes run the engine in hard, but vary the speed and go easy on the clutch, brakes and gears. Otherwise the clutch will become grabby and the brakes will vibrate.

**Mirage** · 19-08-2009 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by rossw

True enough, but not running for long periods at constant speed or in the same gear, and building up the use of high revs gradually over 1000 km. Also no hard braking for 1000km.

It's not just the engine that runs in, it's the clutch, gearbox, the diff and the brakes also. Yes run the engine in hard, but vary the speed and go easy on the clutch, brakes and gears. Otherwise the clutch will become grabby and the brakes will vibrate.

Thats true, for our new car. the dealer told us to give it a bit in 2nd gear to loosen the engine. and take it easy on the other gears.

**hoey888** · 19-08-2009 01:01 PM

0-1000km.... baby it gentley as mentioned by people above
1000-3000km...slowly start giving it a few ocassional squirts
5000+...thrash it, i personally find that engine braking is benefical, so try do this as much as you can as i read somewhere it lubricates the cylinders better