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| 29 Jul 2023 | | General News - Page 32 - 114 words - ID 1899645981 - Photo: Yes - Type: News Item - Size: 127.00cm2 | |
As a follow-up to my new engine running-in question, what about car dealers advising no running-in being needed for electric cars?
Scott W, email Interesting question. I discussed it with the experts at the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC), who said there doesn't seem to be a hard and fast rule to cover all EVs, but most owner's manuals state a running in or bedding in period is required mainly for brakes and tyres. But "there is no powertrain run-in period requirement for an EV as its batteries and motors don't operate via friction, hence no need for traditional lubricants." Sounds like permission to go wild not long after leaving the showroom.
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