Engine Run-in not needed.

Hi, I've an official reply from Fiat stating NO run-in period is needed for the Fiat engines. See below:
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From: customercareinternational@fiat.com <customercareinternational@fiat.com>
Subject: FIAT case#30635270# LEONARDI
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 9:17 PM


Dear Mr. Tan,

Thank you for your e-mail addressed to Fiat Group Automobiles Customer Service dated 28 April 2008.

Regarding your request, we are glad to inform you that all Fiat engines are run in before being sold.
However, for any problem that might occur, the vehicle is covered up to 24 months by the warranty.

We appreciate the interest you have shown within our Brand especially in the Fiat Bravo model and we are happy to have you as a valued customer.

We kindly remind you that we remain, with our authorized dealers, at your disposal for any future requirements.


Best regards

Diego Leonardi
Customer Relations
Fiat Group Automobiles
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wah..this Customer Relations Diego Leonardi so polite

right, Fiat needs this type of service attitude to convince people that they have changed for the better. The email was replied within 2 days which is not bad.

This engine run-in question has bugged me as there are many different views and replies. The manual says nothing at all. So I thought best to ask Fiat themselves.

so does that mean our initial FC is also what we will get forever??
i always hear from agent that FC will get better after car run in.....

MXF wrote:so does that mean our initial FC is also what we will get forever??
i always hear from agent that FC will get better after car run in.....

Sad to say my FC never improve since first day till now

I've Learned Not To Care About My FC Anymore.. Wats Most Important Is The Ride Quality.. Gotta Enjoy It Rather Than Worrying About The FC..

ride quality.....hmm.....so far.....handling just not up to par leh.....and on expressway...easily swerve left n right?

Switch Off Your ASR If You Wan A Better Ride..

mitch is rite... make sure ASR is switch off!

Got my car for over a week, so far my very first tank gave about 11km/L. Sure hope it improves after sometime;)

As for handling, do agree the steering is a little light. Not sure how switching off the ASR will help - any reasons why? But I guess it's worth a try.

Anti Slip Regulation system (ASR) restrict wheel slip in cases of reduced grip. ASR traction control works at any speed, and prevents the driven wheels from slipping by adjusting torque according to available levels of grip. Means The CAR IS NOT IN YOUR HANDS.. The ECU Is Controlling You..

no lah...it will help meh?
ASR onie comes in when any wheel loses traction mah...normal drive....it makes a diff meh?

ASR is only an assistance when the traction is slippery... but cos you're hands are still in control no matter what happens la...

i find the steering sensitive rather than light. that's becos i 'anchor' my arm to my lap when i'm cruising....

Simple Test.. 0-60mph Sprint With ASR And Without Then You'll Know