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>> A loosened-up engine is what you need so get in your nice new car and
>> give it some proper driving.
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>> In other words don't pump up the tyres pump up the gas. :)
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I'm doing that - following the HJ recommended advice for running in a diesel
as in
Leave factory fill of oil for the first year or 10,000 miles. For the first 1,000 miles do not exceed 3,000rpm, but make sure you reach 3,000rpm regularly. For the next 1,000 miles (to 2,000 miles) do not exceed 3,500rpm, but make sure you reach 3,500rpm regularly. For the next 1,000 miles (to 3,000 miles) do not exceed 4,000rpm, but make sure you reach 4,000rpm regularly. For the next 1,000 miles (to 4,000 miles) do not exceed 4,500rpm, but make sure you reach 4,500rpm at least a couple of times a week. After that, no limit, but make sure you continue to hit 4,500rpm through the gears several times a week.
I've had diesels before, a couple of company Vectra 2.0 models, and didn't notice much difference as the mileage increased right up to 140K.
Parkers Guide had an estate version the V50 with the same engine on long term test and the reviewer commented a couple of times about the (poor) fuel consumption. He ended up averaging 45mpg over 10K miles and he remarked he had to drive quite carefully - sticking to 70 on the m/way - to achieve this.
Maybe the Volvo S40 is heavier than the Focus CC3 etc
Jacks
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