Breaking in the 370

silverlining · 01-29-2009, 01:39 AM

I am purchasing a 370z within the week and i was wondering if i should break it in. and if so how?

AK370Z · 01-29-2009, 02:09 AM

YOu can find a lot of good info in this thread
Break-In a New Car

here's another
Breaking in a new car?

zsport1 · 01-29-2009, 02:12 AM

^What he said.

molamann · 01-29-2009, 09:40 AM

I did the motoman breaking in method on my bike but I'm somewhat skeptical to do it on my car.

Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

TerribleONE · 01-30-2009, 04:13 AM

I listened to the owners manual on my G37.... doubt il be following it on the Z... I really dont think it makes much of a difference.. If anything drive it like you stole it off the lot..

3SeventyZ · 01-30-2009, 07:37 AM

Just got thru the break in period yesterday.

nogoodname · 01-30-2009, 09:34 AM

^^ already....wow.... you must drive a lot then..or just driving a lot b/c you have Z...lol

tvfreakazoid · 01-30-2009, 02:54 PM

What does it mean to "avoid quick starts"?

dad · 01-30-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

What does it mean to "avoid quick starts"?

Fast acceleration, giving it the gun,pedal to the metal.

G&M Performance · 01-30-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

I did the motoman breaking in method on my bike but I'm somewhat skeptical to do it on my car.

Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

I am not sure if this is such a good idea since you're not only breaking in the motor, but the transmission, brakes, and all of the other fluid pumping components the car is equipped with. Has ANYONE ever done this aside from what was seen on online articles?

axio · 01-30-2009, 08:12 PM

I know a guy that did it on his TL. It's been running fine for the past 2 years from what I know.

I personally won't be doing it though. I'll be following the Nissan recommendation once my Z comes in.

tvfreakazoid · 02-01-2009, 03:39 PM

Ah! Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

Fast acceleration, giving it the gun,pedal to the metal.

Gianreano · 03-05-2009, 09:11 AM

i tried doing that but i just cant help it.. so i floored my z a couple of times already you guys think that would make a difference????

Lug · 03-05-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gianreano

i tried doing that but i just cant help it.. so i floored my z a couple of times already you guys think that would make a difference????

I predict you will now get 1.8 MPG and have to add oil after every 500 miles, sorry.

..Of course I also predicted that George W. Bush would be elected to a third term so take that with a grain of salt.

k.alexander · 03-05-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3SeventyZ

Just got thru the break in period yesterday.

Dido, got through my 1200 miles (well, more like 1175, I couldn't take it anymore) yesterday. I wouldn't even consider not breaking the car in, but hey, let everyone do what they want....it's a free country.

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Gianreano Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brownsville Posts: 10 Drives: 370z "Sasha" Rep Power: 16	i tried doing that but i just cant help it.. so i floored my z a couple of times already you guys think that would make a difference????