620S, Run in period?

[APOLO1]

I am just about to take delivery on a new 620S, this will be my first Caterham. Would be most grateful if anyone can advise on a run-in period etc, that's if one is required.

Thank you.

[nigelpugh7]

I just made sure that my 620R was up to temp and didn’t labour too much for the first 500 miles.

It’s all,in the owners manual too.

[downsman]

I would agree with the 4000 limit, and generally raise this incrementally after the 500 miles.
However:
1. There are a lot of sites recommending fairly high throttle openings a medium revs to try and get the pistonrings to seal well though. I think if you go really gently you get more oil consumption.
2. Don't run it in sitting at a constant engine speed on a motorway (see number 1 )

[APOLO1]

downsman said:

I would agree with the 4000 limit, and generally raise this incrementally after the 500 miles.
However:
1. There are a lot of sites recommending fairly high throttle openings a medium revs to try and get the pistonrings to seal well though. I think if you go really gently you get more oil consumption.
2. Don't run it in sitting at a constant engine speed on a motorway (see number 1 )

Thank you for taking the time to post this and the chap above.
I am well used to running cars in. I have always taken it easy for the first 250 Miles, to let G-BOX and Pads bed in, then when all is up to temp press on with few pushes towards the red line. But i am sure that i have read on another forum that its strict low revs for the first 1k Miles? On the 620s/R

[nigelpugh7]

I didn’t drive mine too cautiously,I let it spin up quickly,just didn’t make it labour at all.

I’m pretty sure that Mic Atree said the same thing too, so get it up,to temp quickly and drive it with quite a lot of revs,just don’t go all out and bouce it off the Rev limiter from cold!