Does the Rogue speed up after the break in period?

[2SSick]

I know im killing the issue with speed as far as the rogue in concerned but i was curious to know if any1 experienced the rogue becoming a little more nimble as you put the miles on it. Again its my first 4 banger and im not familiar with the feel of one.

[ImStricken06]

highly doubt it.
it might be more fuel economical, but not much faster. things like bearings might spin freely, resulting in prolonged coasting speeds, but idk if that would add to speed/acceleration.

[Rogue One]

highly doubt it.
it might be more fuel economical, but not much faster. things like bearings might spin freely, resulting in prolonged coasting speeds, but idk if that would add to speed/acceleration.

I think it's more a matter of become more familiar with the Rogue's idiosyncrasies. Either that or it's just a psychosomatic reaction.

[ImStricken06]

Its well known with things like bearings, that when bearings "break in" they have a slight variance in the clearance they operate under, and will spin free-er and easier, and hold its spin longer. and since bearings are everywhere in the car (every pulley, every wheel, every axle, every spinning component, input & output shafts, transaxle, differential, etc.) the car might idle better, require less energy to roll/run, etc. but we are talking about miniscule. not enough to feel, but maybe enough to show up on MPG differences.

[2SSick]

better mpg?...ill take it

[ImStricken06]

better mpg?...ill take it

there is a curve, where you gain 2-3% mpg's as your engine wears. the clearances get to a point where they are near perfect. at some point the wear begins to take away mpg's as clearances begin to create enough gap that you develop engine issues, burn oil, etc.

if you want to increase MPG's then increase your tire pressure a tad.
since summer heat is over, you should do this anyway(check tires on a cold morning) and add as needed.

the flatter the tire = the more contact patch = the more heat it generates = and the more grip it creates = thus requiring more power/fuel to move.

[darylzero]

Willy: What the hell you need ball bearings for?
Fletch: Awww, come on guys, it's so simple. Maybe you need a refresher course.
[leans arm on hot engine part]
Fletch: Hey! It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, no make that Quaker State.