break-in
It’s the first few miles of driving a new engine, where you keep it from overworking so parts settle in nicely.
Break-in refers to the initial period after installing a new or rebuilt engine where it is run gently to allow components to wear in properly.
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"That's three miles on it. And I was like, is there a break in? He's like most motorcycles do have a break in. Vespas don't just rip it."
M5 Touring 2nd Take; PNW Trip Report; CA Tire Update The Smoking Tire
"somebody had this service called Service A, just the initial after break-in service on it."
CarCast+Edmunds - Mercedes-AMG GT EV, new Kia Seltos and more. CarCast
"And then I'm hoping in June to potentially go out on a Death Valley trip and that'll probably be the break-in. It'll also be at Overland Expo West at the Casey Open House, I believe on that..."
S3, E89 - Mercedes Goes To Dakar The Truck Show Podcast
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Episodes Mentioning "break-in"
Is The New Cummins Power Wagon Worth It? | Ep. 340
TFL Talkin' Trucks
M5 Touring 2nd Take; PNW Trip Report; CA Tire Update
The Smoking Tire
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Minnoxide
CarCast+Edmunds - Mercedes-AMG GT EV, new Kia Seltos and more.
CarCast
Tony Palo on Injector Dynamics, 3000HP GT-Rs, and Twin Turbo V10s
Minnoxide
Cummins Engine Building Tips Part 2: Bearings, Break-In, and First Fire
Power Driven Podcast
How to Build a Cummins Engine the Right Way (Part 1)
Power Driven Podcast
S3, E89 - Mercedes Goes To Dakar
The Truck Show Podcast
I Bought a New GR86 AND REGRET IT!
MartiniWorks Podcast
GHiT 0755: Jeremy Hall Has Been Very Busy
Garage Heroes In Training
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