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These cars can take the abuse.
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03-02-2013, 03:25 PM | #6 |
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The break-in period comes down to the piston rings and how well they settle within the cylinders. To get a good fit, the rule of thumb goes something like:
If you're not a rule of thumb kind of person, check out this site for something different: http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm |
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03-02-2013, 10:46 PM | #8 |
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i just drove it on the highway to work. i don't think it is really a big deal. people do certain thing to ease their mind though. haven't seen any issues, no oil leaks.
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03-02-2013, 11:21 PM | #9 |
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ive been driving as i would normally drive it... mostly babying but floored it a few times on highway entry ramps in sport+D/S (and boy does she have pick up!) On one occasion she held the rpms all the way to 6K before I shifted up. but otherwise nothing crazy.
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03-03-2013, 12:48 AM | #11 |
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I honestly don't know why you guys make such a big fuss about breaking it in, chances are you will never see the effects of a slow break in because you will sell the car well before the rings and heads start giving in. And if they do prematurely, it will be due to constant and rapid temperature changes i.e not letting the engine get warm before flooring it all the way to work everyday.
I drove it like a madman, right from day 1! Just make sure its nice an warm before you push it. Just my 2 cents |
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I think the manufacturer is recommending the conservative approach because it will break the driver in and allow them to acclimate to the car as much as anything. How can they go wrong by saying "be careful for your first two thousand miles"? That way most people don't hit the streets trying to break the sound barrier in an unfamiliar car.
Imagine if the manual had an aggressive break in suggested. It would be pretty funny. |
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My new F30 says 200 miles for tires, 300 miles for brakes, 1200 miles for the engine, avoiding speeds over 100 mph, and rpm over 4500. My two previous bimmers have also had similar breaking-in periods but the dealers never touch the topic.
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My dealer told me literally "there is no break in period on this car so drive it like you stole it".
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05-28-2013, 06:34 PM | #22 |
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I'm not that rough on things either - I can't drive it like that straight off the dealers lot. Despite what he said, the manual says to run it in. Plus the brakes don't feel the best as yet, and it's been a bit damp here in Austin, so with 255s on the rear I wasn't going to do anything stupid... |
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