Breaking in a new car?

dandg · 01-17-2009, 07:25 PM

I'm going to be buying a 370Z and this will be my first "new" car. What are the break in rules? No heavy acceleration? But for how long?

frost · 01-17-2009, 07:31 PM

There is a thread about this here:

Break-In a New Car

semtex · 01-17-2009, 07:39 PM

The break-in procedure is documented in the manual. But here are the highlights:

No hard acceleration or braking
Don't rev above 4000 rpm
The break-in period is for the first 1200 miles
These miles should not be accumulated under constant speed but with as much speed fluctuation as possible (i.e., they want normal street driving, versus going on the Interstate with your cruise control set at 80 mph for 1200 miles, as that wouldn't adequately break in the transmission, among other things)

Pushing_Tin · 01-17-2009, 08:59 PM

And yes, it's nearly impossible to do any of these things!

01-17-2009, 09:49 PM

No it isnt ^

Pushing_Tin · 01-18-2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue660r01

No it isnt ^

It's a Z, not an Aveo.

Maybe in the city it's easy to go slow, but my 15 mile commute involves passing and braking. With the 6MT it's nearly impossible to pass in a timely/safe manner and keep it below 4k PRM.

01-18-2009, 01:05 AM

I used to drive 25 miles. And drive 1hr now to school so idk lol. I dont go fast or rip my car.

Pushing_Tin · 01-18-2009, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue660r01

I used to drive 25 miles. And drive 1hr now to school so idk lol. I dont go fast or rip my car.

Do you have a Z, or do you strictly roll the Veyron to class?

01-18-2009, 01:28 AM

2003 350z Touring 6spd

frost · 01-18-2009, 02:11 AM

Proper way to break in a Z:
1. Caress its lines softly with your fingertips
2. Whisper that you love it
3. Push the start button
4. Dump that effen clutch and jam the effen gas

3SeventyZ · 01-18-2009, 08:15 AM

Can't wait to get past the break-in period myself.

semtex · 01-18-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Do you have a Z, or do you strictly roll the Veyron to class?

OMGWTFBBQ · 01-18-2009, 12:52 PM

^Nice choice for car color.

01-17-2009, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
dandg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 57 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Breaking in a new car? I'm going to be buying a 370Z and this will be my first "new" car. What are the break in rules? No heavy acceleration? But for how long? Last edited by dandg; 01-17-2009 at 07:28 PM.

01-17-2009, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	The break-in procedure is documented in the manual. But here are the highlights: No hard acceleration or braking Don't rev above 4000 rpm The break-in period is for the first 1200 miles These miles should not be accumulated under constant speed but with as much speed fluctuation as possible (i.e., they want normal street driving, versus going on the Interstate with your cruise control set at 80 mph for 1200 miles, as that wouldn't adequately break in the transmission, among other things) __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

01-18-2009, 08:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
3SeventyZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD/DE Posts: 626 Drives: 350Z, 370Z, SRT8 Rep Power: 475	Can't wait to get past the break-in period myself. __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z Sport 6MT

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