2.0 TDI Running in period ?

[postie]

Hi guys, very new to the site and wondering if you can help me?
My better half is picking up her new 2.0 tdi sport on Thursday (company car, and it only took me several meals out and shares in "interflora" to persuade her to go for the lovely beastie!), but her company are absolutely pants at passing on information, paperwork etc. about the cars to the staff. Can someone please tell me about running in periods, how long etc. and when can we expect the motor to loosen up properly?
Thanks guys, postie.

 

[asmiffy79]

Hi,

Not sure if there's anything in the books- I can't find it if there is.
When I picked mine up, I was told by the dealer all the engines are run in on the bench, not sure how true this is.
Mine's just passed 10K now, and is noticably better than when new.

 

[spyke85]

I know someone who worked for Audi and then went to Seat and both times he has said to boot a car from new as the engines are pre-run in at the factory. Also suggested that they can provide more power if run well from new

 

[postie]

Thanks for your info. guys. I knew a guy years ago that was factory trained by Massey Ferguson (seriously!) and he always said you could / should give a diesel motor the stick from the outset. We didn't just want to go ahead just in case, but now We will give it a little welly.
Once again, thanks,

Nigel.

 

[hibitdat]

I agree totally - make a diesel work and you will have a better lump in years to come... some good general points can be found here http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/faq.htm?id=32

 

[IbiVR]

Yeah i ragged the nuts of my 2.0 tdi golf from new and it's all good (so far).
took about 5k to really loosen up (I swear it runs more boost now than it did when new - which is odd, although i never got it on vagcom to start with to find out).
Took a while to get good mileage out of it, was really poor economey for the first few 1000 miles, not too bad now.

Tom.

 

[carl4x4]

The new generation of engines can take a good while to loosen up, My TFSI is getting much better MPG after a few tankfulls. I'm hoping it's not going to take as long as my last Honda which took around 40k miles to get into it's stride !

 

[siwel]

I just picked my 2.0L TDi sport last week so was wondering the same thing, I found it in the owners manual. It says up to 1000 km (no idea why they didn't give it in miles) avoid high revs and hard acceleration. Then slowly increase for the next 500km, so after a total for 1500km drive normally. Which is around 930 miles or there abouts.

 

[sssstew]

have a read in the tdi sections, TDI FAQ for our thoughts on running in for diesels. but basically dont granny it, give it some stick once the oil iis warmed up. it will be a better engine for it.

 

[volkscraft]

I agree, give em stick when they have warmed up and let it cool for a bit before switching off. Manufacturing tolerances are all but idiot proof these days.

Matt Smith AMIMI

 

[Knigh]

Second what Stew has said - look at the TDI FAQ and you will find answers.

Also do a search and you will also find some useful info.

 

[paxman21]

Don't forget running in isn't just about the engine; the gearbox, brakes, suspension all need to be broken in. I'm starting to boot it now at 660 miles (1000miles) as it states in manual!

I have a Leon 2.0 TDI Sport DSG btw