Break in period for new Prius?

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  1. daveleeprius

    daveleeprius Heh heh heh you think so?

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    I have a 2007 Prius with around 450 miles on it so far. I'm wondering about the supposed break in period for the engine? Like no hard acceleration, etc, for the first 300 miles. Is it 300 miles? 600 miles? I have to climb some steep hills on the way from my condo to my parents home and sometimes I have to get on the freeway at high speed. I don't think I am pushing the engine too much, but I wonder about it sometimes.

    Anyone have any good data?

    Dave
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DaveLeePrius @ Nov 28 2006, 04:58 PM) [snapback]355019[/snapback]</div>
    I don't have the manual in front of me, but 600 miles stick in my mind
     
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    :rolleyes: Try Section 3, Page 318 [In my 2007 Owner's Manual], paragraph labeled "Break-in period"

    This is even found in the Index 'Break-in tips"
     
    #4 Charles Suitt, Nov 29, 2006
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