Run-in/Break-in Procedure

[boisecrawfords]

I just got my i4 and was not given a paper owner's manual, nor advised by my dealer about the proper break-in procedure. I did some digging on Lotus' site and found this in the owner's manual so wanted to share here. The CYA they included about 'downloading engine data' seems a bit odd. Also, note that we are not supposed to use any mode other than 'tour' for the 1st 1000 miles. This is going to be the longest 1000 miles in my life.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

Staying in touring isn't the big issue. Its staying under 4k RPM for 1,000 miles. Torture!

 

[Eagle7]

You aren't supposed to run it continuously above 4k rpm for the first 1,000 miles. You can moderately rev it above that now and then. Just don't start flooring it until the engine and trans has broken in

 

[Wiz33]

I just got my i4 and was not given a paper owner's manual, nor advised by my dealer about the proper break-in procedure. I did some digging on Lotus' site and found this in the owner's manual so wanted to share here. The CYA they included about 'downloading engine data' seems a bit odd. Also, note that we are not supposed to use any mode other than 'tour' for the 1st 1000 miles. This is going to be the longest 1000 miles in my life.

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I just keep it under 1/2 throttle and let the engine does whatever it want. It will rev over 4K when accelerating but long as it doesn't run at over 4K constantly, you're fine.

 

[chstockd]

Good information. I dont have the actual manual. Does it give any guidance on Track mode once you have hit break in?

 

[Rayjoedef]

Good information. I dont have the actual manual. Does it give any guidance on Track mode once you have hit break in?

Yes, rip it!!!

 

[Wiz33]

Good information. I dont have the actual manual. Does it give any guidance on Track mode once you have hit break in?

You can download it direct from Lotus:

Lotus Emira Handbook for Drivers | Lotus Cars

Get operating instructions, essential guidance, and tips to ensure safe and optimal performance of your Lotus Emira.

www.lotuscars.com

 

[Carig5A]

Staying in touring isn't the big issue. Its staying under 4k RPM for 1,000 miles. Torture!

Completely agree

 

[chstockd]

You can download it direct from Lotus:

Lotus Emira Handbook for Drivers | Lotus Cars

Get operating instructions, essential guidance, and tips to ensure safe and optimal performance of your Lotus Emira.

www.lotuscars.com

That is great. Thank You

 

[harleyujoe]

Did you get the battery tender in trunk with your I4 ?? Did you contact dealer to send you one ??
Hope you are having better weather and able to drive yours..I live in NJ and the salt they put
down is covering the roads here..It wll take 3 days of rain to clear roads..

 

[MPD]

It was definitely a painful 1000miles keeping it low rpm and tour mode ... I was so excited when I was crossing over 1000 that I wanted to video tape the cross over and let 'er rip. I forgot to hit start