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Originally Posted by psibrr
if you're picking up new car soon, these two articles might help plan out approach.
First 20m & 1000mile, essentially, change oil.
One can do too little, and too much. Always get it hot first,
212F ideal temp where viscosity is optimum.
the reasonable approach:
New Car Care – How to Take Care of a New Car - Popular Mechanics
note transmission comments.
more detailed, and rigorous:
New Engine Break-in Procedure
note re: bikes, but same principles, explained well, with diagram. |
Thanks for posting now this make a lot of sense to me. Now I know what to do... too little and too much of everything would make the big difference in making a successful breaking in!
I wish I have read this before I bought my Z....I hope its not to late and have not glazed the cylinder walls.