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Break in clutch hard?

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I heard it is better to break in an engine hard the first twenty miles but what about the clutch and tranny too? Is it fine to break those in with the braND NEW ENGINE?
 

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i personally would take it easy in the break in period. i've heard of people saying it's better to break in a car hard, but i don't go for that. i think they are thinking about the computer, because it does "learn" your driving habits to a certain extent. but i don't think that its worth the risk you know nothing is going to happen if you take it easy on it, but you never know if your being hard on it. thats how i think of it anyway
 

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The computer can relearn your habits as well. Just unhook the battery for a little while.
 
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