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New Prius Owner--"hi!"--and Engine "break in" question

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by JE Sukara, Nov 3, 2012.

  1. JE Sukara

    JE Sukara Junior Member

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    Hi all,

    I've had my 2012 Prius 4 (Sea Glass Pearl) for two weeks, and she has 600+ miles under her tires now and is halfway through her second tank of gas and I'm hooked! I love this little car (which isn't so little!) and am eager to learn as much as I can about her.

    On to the question:
    The owner's manual says to not drive the car at a constant speed for too long during its first x-months of use. I have a 25-minute commute on highways and that's most of the driving I do. Am I going to mess up my car by driving it between 62-72 mph so much?

    Many thanks for your help!

    --jes
     
    #1 JE Sukara, Nov 3, 2012
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome! at 600 miles, it's pretty well broken in. 62-72 is fine. what they mean is not to stay to long at one set speed as cruise would do. just lightly vary up and down in your range without aggravating drivers behind you. all the best!
     
    #2 bisco, Nov 3, 2012
  3. JE Sukara

    JE Sukara Junior Member

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    Thanks!
     
    #3 JE Sukara, Nov 6, 2012
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