Audi A6 Typ 4G: Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in, and the break-in distance should be 1,000 miles (1,500 km). Do not drive at speeds that will exceed 2/3 of the maximum permitted engine speed (RPM) for the first 600 miles (1,000 km), and avoid full acceleration during this period. You may gradually start increasing the RPM and the speed between 600 miles (1,000 km) and 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
During the first hours of use, the engine has a higher internal friction than later on when all moving parts have settled into place with each other.
How the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) also affects the engine quality.
Drive at moderate engine speeds after the initial break-in period, particularly when running a cold engine. This will reduce engine wear and improve the mileage.
Do not drive at too low of an engine speed (rpm).
Shift down if the engine stops running "smoothly".
Extremely high engine speeds are automatically reduced.
New tires
If your vehicle is running on new tires, drive particularly careful for the first 350 miles (500 kilometers) after fitting.
WARNING
New tires tend to be slippery and must also be "broken-in" . Be sure to remember this during the first 350 miles (500 kilometers).
Brake gently. Avoid following closely behind other vehicles or other situations that might require sudden, hard braking.
Avoid damaging the vehicle
When you are driving on poor roads, or over curbs, steep ramps, etc., make certain that low-lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust system parts do not bottom out and get damaged.
This is especially true for vehicles with low-slung chassis (sports chassis) and fully loaded vehicles.
