LC500 running in period

[Simon Gibbs]

As I’m not one for reading manuals, does the LC500 have a running in procedure?

[GMB]

Do the right thing despite what they say and run it in properly!

[Simon Gibbs]

Thanks, I will. I wondered if there was a specific protocol. 

[rayaans]

Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:

●For the first 186 miles (300 km):

• Avoid sudden stops.

●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

[NemesisUK]

2 hours ago, Simon Gibbs said:

As I’m not one for reading manuals, does the LC500 have a running in procedure?

How many miles on your 2023 LC500?

[VFR]

I take it you have not see them driven onto / off the ships into the parking areas & then onto a dealer ?

 

[Simon Gibbs]

@NemesisUK 176 miles. Most from the drive home from collection on Friday.

[Jgtcracer]

2 hours ago, rayaans said:

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration

I suppose 600 miles ain’t far but my self discipline would be at breaking point!

[GMB]

This video makes sense and it follows BMW advice/instruction on new M5 and M3 engines.

 

[Sadz]

On 4/20/2024 at 8:50 PM, rayaans said:

Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:

●For the first 186 miles (300 km):

• Avoid sudden stops.

●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

Damn....should've asked here instead of listening to the dealership. They told me, just drive and the car will adjust.

No turning back now, already driven 2750+ miles in 3 weeks.

[BrettMRC]

Unless I'm going mad, I thought they got a good thrashing at the factory before delivery anyway?

[wendle]

Mine is 6.5 years old and 11K miles, i am still running it in, do you think i can use 3 gear now or should i wait another few more miles. 

[Brian R]

2 hours ago, wendle said:

Mine is 6.5 years old and 11K miles, i am still running it in, do you think i can use 3 gear now or should i wait another few more miles. 

Now steady on Chris, you don't want to undo all your good work.😁

[BrettMRC]

1 minute ago, Brian R said:

Now steady on Chris, you don't want to undo all your good work.😁

Yeah, but he's been flat out in 1st and 2nd for 6 years... 🤣

[wendle]

2 hours ago, BrettMRC said:

Yeah, but he's been flat out in 1st and 2nd for 6 years... 🤣

lol, i thought it sounded a bit rough