Road Trip while still in break in period? - Subaru Outback

Sequoia225 · 12-30-2012, 01:43 PM

I am wondering what people recommend if driving a long distance while still in break in period.
I have 450 miles on my car and am driving from LA to the bay area tomorrow. I know one of the things to not do is drive the same speed for a long period of time - but how to I avoid this on a long drive like that?

OldStyle · 12-30-2012, 02:17 PM

Just watch your speedo and adjust your speed +/- 5 mph every few minutes. You could also take the scenic route up HWY 1. Both you and your new car will like the drive and keep you off the freeway....

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AO River · 12-30-2012, 02:38 PM

Agree with above. With the normal flow of traffic you'll be varying your speed enough to not stay in one RPM spot for too long. Should be fine and a good way to pile on some miles to get out of the break-in period.

Sequoia225 · 12-30-2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldStyle

Just watch your speedo and adjust your speed +/- 5 mph every few minutes. You could also take the scenic route up HWY 1. Both you and your new car will like the drive and keep you off the freeway....

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would LOVE to - but its a short trip and I need to get up to Petaluma - another hour or so from bay area.

HWY 1 WILL happen though. This new car demands it!

(along with the 395 - this time WITHOUT breaking down, up to Sequoia National Park (my home away from home), trip to Albuquerque, hopefully back to Utah, and if Im lucky a drive up to Oregon in the next year or so.

no wonder I averaged 24,000 a year on my last car.

jogosub · 12-30-2012, 03:28 PM

I took a 200 mile trip right off the dealer's lot with car having some 18 miles on it. I suggest not to use cruise control - otherwise you will be fine. I would take 101 (or 1) rather than I-5 from L.A. to the S.F Bay area. After you pass Sta Barbara there is quite a variable speed highway going up North. But I am sure you know it!

OutbackUFO · 12-30-2012, 03:59 PM

All the good advice as previously mentioned and I would add to that to keep an eye on your oil level as well.

Sequoia225 · 12-31-2012, 04:41 AM

thanks everyone for the advice - unfortunately I dont have time to do anything but the 5 but know those other (much more scenic) routes well.

Subyblue · 12-31-2012, 10:28 AM

At 350 miles, and one week, I took off from home to Southern Oregon, up I-5 and over the Siskiyous. No problems at all. didn't use cruise until 1K, traffic was all over the place, and cruise is not always the best for parts of I-5. Enjoy your journey.

Looby · 12-31-2012, 12:16 PM

If it's a CVT, just put it in full automatic, set the cruise control,
and forget about it. With that transmission, you couldn't hold
a constant RPM if you tried.

jogosub · 12-31-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looby

If it's a CVT, just put it in full automatic, set the cruise control,
and forget about it. With that transmission, you couldn't hold
a constant RPM if you tried.

Owner's manual specifically warns drivers NOT to use cruise control for the first 1000 miles on 2013 OB .... does yours say otherwise?

12-30-2012, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sequoia225 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles Car: 2003 Outback Lim 5spdMT 2.5L, 241K..2013 Outback Lim SAP Posts: 325 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Road Trip while still in break in period? I am wondering what people recommend if driving a long distance while still in break in period. I have 450 miles on my car and am driving from LA to the bay area tomorrow. I know one of the things to not do is drive the same speed for a long period of time - but how to I avoid this on a long drive like that?

12-30-2012, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
OldStyle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Car: 03 Outback H6 base Posts: 132 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just watch your speedo and adjust your speed +/- 5 mph every few minutes. You could also take the scenic route up HWY 1. Both you and your new car will like the drive and keep you off the freeway.... . __________________ 2003 Outback H6 base ........Click 2 enlarge.........

12-30-2012, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
AO River Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Princeton Car: 2013 2.5i Premium 6mt, Twilight Blue Posts: 1,792 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Agree with above. With the normal flow of traffic you'll be varying your speed enough to not stay in one RPM spot for too long. Should be fine and a good way to pile on some miles to get out of the break-in period. __________________ R o b _D. Current car: 2013 TB/BC Subaru Outback, 2.5i Premium 6mt Before you start a new thread, please search first! Learn how here. Buying or just bought a Gen 4 Outback FAQ

12-30-2012, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
OutbackUFO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Keys Car: White 2011 Outback 3.6 R Limited Posts: 789 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All the good advice as previously mentioned and I would add to that to keep an eye on your oil level as well. __________________ www.backcountryfishingthekeys.com https://www.facebook.com/BackcountryFishingTheKeys Mods; King springs, DDM HID, hood deflector, window vents, 2" Hidden Hitch, transmission oil cooler, seat-covers, Tanabe strut bar, 19 MM RSB, Primitive skid plates, K&N air filter, tinted windows, blacked out foglight surrounds.

12-31-2012, 10:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Subyblue Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: 38N 121W -- Carmichael, CA Car: 2011 Outback, 3.6R Premium Posts: 439 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	At 350 miles, and one week, I took off from home to Southern Oregon, up I-5 and over the Siskiyous. No problems at all. didn't use cruise until 1K, traffic was all over the place, and cruise is not always the best for parts of I-5. Enjoy your journey. __________________ Bill 2011 Outback 3.6R Premium, AWP, Moonroof, HK w/sat "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” (Helen Keller)

12-30-2012, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
jogosub Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolling Hills/PV-CA displaced in NW Florida. Car: 13 Outback 2.5i Limited/DDF-PZEV, Crystal Black Silica with Option Pkg 23 Posts: 1,822 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I took a 200 mile trip right off the dealer's lot with car having some 18 miles on it. I suggest not to use cruise control - otherwise you will be fine. I would take 101 (or 1) rather than I-5 from L.A. to the S.F Bay area. After you pass Sta Barbara there is quite a variable speed highway going up North. But I am sure you know it!

12-31-2012, 04:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sequoia225 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles Car: 2003 Outback Lim 5spdMT 2.5L, 241K..2013 Outback Lim SAP Posts: 325 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks everyone for the advice - unfortunately I dont have time to do anything but the 5 but know those other (much more scenic) routes well.

12-31-2012, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Looby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Philly 'burbs Car: 2013 Legacy Limited CVT Car: 2011 Outback Prem 6MT Car: 2006 Mazda MX5 GT 6MT Bike: 2003 Honda GL1800ABS Reunite Gondwanaland! Posts: 1,435 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Which transmission? If it's a CVT, just put it in full automatic, set the cruise control, and forget about it. With that transmission, you couldn't hold a constant RPM if you tried. __________________ All-time favorite boxers (chronological order): 2013 Subaru Legacy ........ 2.5L H4 2011 Subaru Outback ...... 2.5L H4 2003 Honda Goldwing ...... 1.8L H6 1960 Porsche 356 S90 ..... 1.6L H4 1942 Muhammed Ali ........ 6'3" H2

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