I just got my 335i , How LONG IS break in period?

xxx_mina · 11-29-2006, 02:34 PM

Hey, i went to the dealer to order mine, and i got lucky as fuck... someone couldnt wait for thiers and had purchased another one from another dealer, and the one they ordered just got there when i went it and it had all the features i want except tan instead of black interior... anyway, 4 days alter, i leased it ...

Anyway, i've been driving it everywhere and i put around 350 miles on it and i was wondering how long the break in period is... the dealer said 1200 , but they also told me i dont have to do oil change after break in... which didnt mae since to me... if the motor needs to be broken in, wouldnt i need to come in right after... they told me if it was an M , then yes, but since its not i have to wait for 15,000 miles ...

Also, there is a stock non-amg CLS55 that wants to race me... do i have a chance???

Mina

RiXst3r · 11-29-2006, 02:38 PM

here is what happens to your oil if you wait...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=177375

get the oil change... yes, break-in is 1200 miles...

ward · 11-29-2006, 02:59 PM

don't be an alarmist RiX

you'll be fine if you wait the full year or 15-20K for the service
although it won't hurt to get it done more often.

RiXst3r · 11-29-2006, 03:05 PM

I wouldnt want that gunk going through my turbos...

Panoz · 11-29-2006, 03:22 PM

YOU MUST HAVE this oil change at 1200-1500 miles.

Panoz · 11-29-2006, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxx_mina

Also, there is a stock non-amg CLS55 that wants to race me... do i have a chance???

Mina

As per my knowledge ,there is no a "non-AMG" CLS55. If you are talking about CLS500 it depends of how good driver you really are as the performances of both cars are very similar.

If we are talking about the CLS63 AMG version ...DONT even think about it

xxx_mina · 11-29-2006, 03:55 PM

its defenetly not AMG... so iam gussing its the CLS500 ... i just gotta wait 1200 miles...

and ill just do the oil change... is it a hard DIY???

Mina

Mr. Smith · 11-29-2006, 03:59 PM

i usually say the break in for my cars is about 500-1000 miles, i cannot wait any longer than that

and if it really is a CLS55, then it is an AMG. but if you are sure it isnt then it must be a CLS500

sdiver68 · 11-29-2006, 04:47 PM

I considered the '07 CLS550 in my search. According to most published test figures, you should beat it but it would be close. According to my seat-of-the-pants o'meter, you would win for sure. If it's a CLS500 then it won't be close, you'll walk away.

SROC3 · 11-29-2006, 06:24 PM

so, where is the best place for the oil change and how much is it? I would assume BMW right? I'm coming really close to my 1200 mark

NaViT · 11-29-2006, 10:40 PM

best place would be BMW i dont trust other places, specially with a new car and new model like that... most places dont even do the work unless u watch them

Ado · 11-29-2006, 11:09 PM

I'm guessing alot of you don't know how to break in your car

Here are the Break In Secrets: http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Drive it like you stole it

xxx_mina · 11-30-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ado

I'm guessing alot of you don't know how to break in your car

Here are the Break In Secrets: http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Drive it like you stole it

Thats how i broke in my last engine (3SGTE) ... it works fine but you gotta do it from the first time the engine ever starts.... turn it on, gun it , let off the gas but dont clutch... go up to 5k then down to 2k then up to 6k then down to 2k then up to 7k and down to 2k.... do that for like 20 minutes, then get back , do an oil change and then do it some for for 200-300 miles...first day i got it, i took it straight to orlando 275 miles... just doing that the whole way up... i waisted soo much gas... got there did an oil change and then brought it back... but i couldnt do it this time

.... so i've been keeping it under 5k for now... i got it monday, today is wednesday and i already have 450 miles on it... i am gonna give it another 150 miles , then iam just gonna start driving it faster... and once i hit 1200, ill do the oil change... i think a soft break in can ruin a motor... i did a soft break in on my R1 and it never felt right...

Mina

Neon21db · 11-30-2006, 01:39 AM

I think it's all in the head for those that think soft break in is bad and hard break in is the way to go. Sometimes when we read things, we tend to believe it and freak out. Anyway, regarding the oil change after break in, what are people's views for a E92 328xi?

xxx_mina · 12-02-2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neon21db

I think it's all in the head for those that think soft break in is bad and hard break in is the way to go. Sometimes when we read things, we tend to believe it and freak out. Anyway, regarding the oil change after break in, what are people's views for a E92 328xi?

No, My R1 was defenetly way slower than most because i did such a soft break in...

Anyway, its been 5 days since i got the car and i already have 850 miles on it... I am calling out that cls 500... he wants to run for $100... easy money

Quick question thou... DTC? on , limited ,or off for drag racing?

Mina

PresaMat · 12-02-2006, 01:10 PM

Make sure to heat up your tires a bit before hand... and turn off DTC (hold for 5 secs).

Mat

krafty04 · 12-05-2006, 12:15 PM

Well I can tell you, if you go hard.... the engine won't blow... man you should have seen my test drive, unaccompanied... shewww. Got the shakes just thinking about it.

ArmyBimmerDude · 12-05-2006, 12:36 PM

Suddenly, I'm really considering doing a hard break-in in 3 weeks. Gonna have to drive to another parking lot though. Will me doing that be too late for the Hard-break in or should I just suck it up and do the soft break-in?

ALPINE6SPD · 12-05-2006, 01:36 PM

imsambeen · 12-05-2006, 07:09 PM

I call it 1200mile torture
Glad thats over with.

SROC3 · 12-06-2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaViT

best place would be BMW i dont trust other places, specially with a new car and new model like that... most places dont even do the work unless u watch them

Thanks for the info bro......just needed to hear that

Going to BMW to get it done soon then. Then I'll gun it like it's nobody's business.

bavarian19 · 12-06-2006, 07:55 PM

If you plan on owning your car for a long time, whats wrong with a proper break in??? The guy who tested the hard break in has been doing so with bike engines, which are completely different than car engines.

Im going to have the tendency to break the car in according to how BMW specifies, and not some Joe Schmo who 'has been breaking in over 300 engines' and has a silly little website that looks like a 5 yer old made it.

I would suggest the oil change after break in though...

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RiXst3r 273 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	here is what happens to your oil if you wait... http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=177375 get the oil change... yes, break-in is 1200 miles...
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	don't be an alarmist RiX you'll be fine if you wait the full year or 15-20K for the service although it won't hurt to get it done more often.
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xxx_mina Outlaw 90 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 JB4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [9.34] 2010 135I [0.00] 2007 335i [0.00]	its defenetly not AMG... so iam gussing its the CLS500 ... i just gotta wait 1200 miles... and ill just do the oil change... is it a hard DIY??? Mina
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Mr. Smith Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan (Ordered) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	i usually say the break in for my cars is about 500-1000 miles, i cannot wait any longer than that and if it really is a CLS55, then it is an AMG. but if you are sure it isnt then it must be a CLS500 __________________ Ordered: 2007 328i Sedan/ Montego Blue/ Beige interior with wood trim/ STEPTRONIC/ Sport package/ Premium Package/ Cold Weather Package/ Comfort Access Comes in January
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NaViT Banned 69 Rep 3,404 Posts Drives: 04 M3/E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.Florida iTrader: (11)	best place would be BMW i dont trust other places, specially with a new car and new model like that... most places dont even do the work unless u watch them
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	If you plan on owning your car for a long time, whats wrong with a proper break in??? The guy who tested the hard break in has been doing so with bike engines, which are completely different than car engines. Im going to have the tendency to break the car in according to how BMW specifies, and not some Joe Schmo who 'has been breaking in over 300 engines' and has a silly little website that looks like a 5 yer old made it. I would suggest the oil change after break in though...
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