engine break-in how many miles?

[Tom]

It seems to be the consensus of the members of this form that C-Max mileage improves as the gasoline engine wares in.  Mileage figures to achieve this vary.  I don't think there is any way to know how many miles are on the ICE alone since the mileage figures on the instrument panel include both ICE and EV operation.  

 

Is there an accepted percentage range that one can use to deduce the EV portion?

[wab]

Have you reset Trip 2?

 

I hadn't ever reset TRIP 2 so for my first oil change I subtracted EV miles from Miles   ='ed miles on the ICE.

"Is there an accepted percentage range that one can use to deduce the EV portion?"

I'm still resetting trip 2 when I change the oil because most of our summer driving is at or above 75 mph ='s more than "normal" miles on the ICE.

[drdiesel1]

I also use the trip 2 data. Using a log book to record EV miles is the only way to track true ICE mileage that I know of.

I don't know if the IDS can track just ICE mileage or not ? I've never looked for that data. Next time I' m using it, I see what I can find.

[Tom]

Have you reset Trip 2?

 

I hadn't ever reset TRIP 2 so for my first oil change I subtracted EV miles from Miles   ='ed miles on the ICE.

"Is there an accepted percentage range that one can use to deduce the EV portion?"

I'm still resetting trip 2 when I change the oil because most of our summer driving is at or above 75 mph ='s more than "normal" miles on the ICE.

 

 

I also use the trip 2 data. Using a log book to record EV miles is the only way to track true ICE mileage that I know of.

I don't know if the IDS can track just ICE mileage or not ? I've never looked for that data. Next time I' m using it, I see what I can find.

Thanks guys.  I have to admit that I am intimidated by the Trips 1&2. The owner's manual was of no help to me, nor the Ford training films on the subject.  So, I'm following the old adage: If at first you don't succeed, give up re. Trips 1&2.  

[Jus-A-CMax]

The Trip computers are probably the most useful tools in the car for tracking. For me, Trip 1 ALWAYS tracks my tank. I reset this and the Avg MPG everytime when I fill up. Trip 2 - I use it to track my miles per day. I reset this before I pull the car out of the garage and when I get home, I snap a picture. During the day, I can see how I am tracking as well at each waypoint eg each stop.

 

There no right or wrong way to use the Trip - jus be consistent so you don't confuse yourself when you read it.

[ScubaDadMiami]

There are the two trip counters, which you can reset at any time, and which you see by scrolling with the left steering wheel button.  Some use one counter for trips, resetting after the trip is complete, and the second for the tank, which you would reset at each fill up with fuel.  Note that a "trip" can have several stops (you stop for a coffee break on a long trip).

 

To avoid confusion, there are also numbers that the C-MAX tracks automatically.  This is from start up to shut down, and lifetime.  You will see these flash on your left screen when you shut down the vehicle.  (If you want to see them again, just depress the start button without putting your foot on the brake pedal.  This puts the C-MAX in accessory mode, not starting the engine.  Scroll up or down to go between last start to shut down, or Lifetime.  Shut off by pushing the start button again.)

 

Hope this helps.  Don't worry, you won't break anything by resetting the trip counters for trips one and two.