engine break-in contradiction

11Thumper · 06-08-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

I respect your methods... and I assume (hope) that you have concrete evidence/support/proof that your methods have worked. If so, great. If not, then I question WHY you are doing it this way.

Because I want to and it's my $ not yours.

I don't really care if you question my methods, to each their own. What's your background in mechanical engineering and metallurgy?

With several new vehicles in my past I've never (knock on wood) had a mechanical breakdown, oil consumption issue, etc. What works for me might not work for you, so do what you want.

FromG2Z · 06-08-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Because I want to and it's my $ not yours.

I don't really care if you question my methods, to each their own. What's your background in mechanical engineering and metallurgy?

With several new vehicles in my past I've never (knock on wood) had a mechanical breakdown, oil consumption issue, etc. What works for me might not work for you, so do what you want.

Thumper, your first statement ends it all and summarizes everything. Yes, it's your $, same way it's my $ for my car, and the OP's $ for his car. Like I said, if it works for you, then great. I was just wondering where and how you came about with these methods. That's all. I hope you didn't take this as disrespect to your methods as that was not my intent.

I have an engineering background, but not to the extent that would qualify me to know the validity of EITHER method of break-in, hence my resolve to go with the manufacturer's methods.

11Thumper · 06-08-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Thumper, your first statement ends it all and summarizes everything. Yes, it's your $, same way it's my $ for my car, and the OP's $ for his car. Like I said, if it works for you, then great. I was just wondering where and how you came about with these methods. That's all. I hope you didn't take this as disrespect to your methods as that was not my intent.

I have an engineering background, but not to the extent that would qualify me to know the validity of EITHER method of break-in, hence my resolve to go with the manufacturer's methods.

No worries, I probably didn't read your post correctly myself and took parts of it wrong. Hard to convey thoughts through a simple forum.

You could have a Ph. D in engineering and still not fully realize the validity of either break-in method. That's the truth with everyone. What's important to realize is that it's not just the rings that need to be broken in. You have the bearings (although this is totally different), camshafts, etc. Engineers are great for drawing things, designing complex parts using CAD, etc. However, I don't think the engineers specifically sat down and developed break-in procedures that are directly related to the specific design, materials and manufacturing processes of the 370Z engine. However, I could be wrong.

I only posted what I do as information. I wasn't giving specific detailed guidlines of what I think anyone else should do.

After all...it's just a complex air pump.

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