demafleez said:
Hello,
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on taking a new car on a long road trip. We should be getting our Acadia in less than two weeks and are planning to drive out to Virginia from Texas (and NC in-between). Is it a bad idea to drive it so far so soon? ???
Any thoughts and advice would be helpful!
Thanks!!
Minnette
If you have AWD, Owner's Manual says:
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
• If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
• Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts.
Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.
• Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake linings.
• Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 371 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased[/color].
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