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From: SC
Originally Posted by jcreech
so far so good. just perfect.
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From: MA
Originally Posted by ES3
As long as you get rid of the car before 60k miles you should be okay.. it's later on that I've been told improper break-in shows its impact.
Engine life is one of the last things you need to be concerned with unless your goal is 200k miles. A noble goal, but most cars fall apart in other areas long before the motor ever hits that mark.
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From: SC
Originally Posted by mcfly
With all due respect, when was the last time you ever saw a motor fail in a modern car for ANY reason other than outright neglect, let alone "improper" break-in? Exactly, you haven't.
Engine life is one of the last things you need to be concerned with unless your goal is 200k miles. A noble goal, but most cars fall apart in other areas long before the motor ever hits that mark.
Engine life is one of the last things you need to be concerned with unless your goal is 200k miles. A noble goal, but most cars fall apart in other areas long before the motor ever hits that mark.
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From: Nebraska
I think most people that lease take good care of their car. I probably take better care than most. My S60R gets waxed by me 3 or 4 times a year and that is over the sealant and washed at least 3 times a month. Some of us take pride in the vehicle we drive whether we leased or purchased it.
I'm sure there is an exception to every rule.
I'm sure there is an exception to every rule.
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From: State of flux
Originally Posted by mcfly
With all due respect, when was the last time you ever saw a motor fail in a modern car for ANY reason other than outright neglect, let alone "improper" break-in? Exactly, you haven't.
Engine life is one of the last things you need to be concerned with unless your goal is 200k miles. A noble goal, but most cars fall apart in other areas long before the motor ever hits that mark.
Engine life is one of the last things you need to be concerned with unless your goal is 200k miles. A noble goal, but most cars fall apart in other areas long before the motor ever hits that mark.
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From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by kevp913
Here yo go... behind the wheel, next to the start/stop button.
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From: Charlotte, NC
Today on my long drive to school i played with the power button on my GS (srry, yes i know this is an IS forum) , but does any one know if it makes a difference of when u turn it on, wheater ur at a complete standstill, cruising, or accelerating,.....
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From: NY
Originally Posted by nehal51086
Today on my long drive to school i played with the power button on my GS (srry, yes i know this is an IS forum) , but does any one know if it makes a difference of when u turn it on, wheater ur at a complete standstill, cruising, or accelerating,.....
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From: SC
When I do it say with cruise control on, it doesn't downshift or anything, I believe that you need to accelerate in order for it to make a difference, after you do, it downshifts, then HOLDS the gear for much longer, in case you need power, before upshifting.
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From: NY
Originally Posted by ES3
When I do it say with cruise control on, it doesn't downshift or anything, I believe that you need to accelerate in order for it to make a difference, after you do, it downshifts, then HOLDS the gear for much longer, in case you need power, before upshifting.
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From: CA
yes, it takes effect immediately. if youre cruising and you switch it on you can feel the gas pedal feel a little bit lighter. its a very nice feeling, as if the IS wants you to just mash the thing to the ground....