New Defender 90 - running in?

[Flashheart]

Hi Folks,

Not had a new car (and certainly not a diesel) for about 20 years so I apologise for what may be a very obvious question - do I need to 'run it in'?

You know the score not above a certain number of revs for a certain mileage, or don't modern engines need such treatment?

Cheers, Flash

ETA tried to search but it doesn't work at the moment.

[tomw2000]

I've not run in a new Defender before, but I guess just go steady on brakes for 1st 500miles.

And keep below 3k revs.

There's another approach which says "it's new and under warranty so drive it like you stole it and get it fixed free if things go wrong".

up to you I guess.

We'll be wanting photos also please

[Sarge 4x4]

Agree with above, just rag it for three years then buy a new one.

[Flashheart]

Thanks chaps, changing it after 3 yrs was the plan so boy am I gonna have fun, 0-60 in 14s!

Feeeel the power

If I break it though my missus will kill me

[tomw2000]

Flashheart said:

Thanks chaps, changing it after 3 yrs was the plan so boy am I gonna have fun, 0-60 in 14s!

Feeeel the power

If I break it though my missus will kill me

if it breaks it's under warranty.

Get it to JE Engineering for a re-map. Not sure on 'performance' increase for a newer engined tune - buit my older Td5 does 0-60 in almost single figures I'd imagine (no, not single figure hours)

http://portal.jeengineering.co.uk/engines/diesel-t...

[Flashheart]

The dogs won't be happy in the back!

[tomw2000]

Flashheart said:

The dogs won't be happy in the back!

My three dogs love it. Guess they have got used to hanging on

[bakerstreet]

Flashheart said:

Thanks chaps, changing it after 3 yrs was the plan so boy am I gonna have fun, 0-60 in 14s!

Feeeel the power

If I break it though my missus will kill me

Not 'if'. It 'will' break. All part of the charm

Enjoy. They are great fun