1200 Miles...FINALLY!!

Baer383 · 03-18-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Lots of evidence exists both to support and discredit either method. I think the middle ground (mid range steadily advanced rpm and engine braking) is the way to go vs. Balls to the wall on mile one or "under 2k rpm" or something.

Well I will see when I pull my car on the dnyo the coming weekend and see how much power I make.

ImportConvert · 03-19-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Well I will see when I pull my car on the dnyo the coming weekend and see how much power I make.

A sample of one...

SkiDoggAC · 03-19-2012, 09:39 AM

174 miles left... can..not..wait!!

whoLEEoh · 03-19-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SkiDoggAC

174 miles left... can..not..wait!!

U really don't need to wait those 174 miles lol. Your motor won't tell the difference

Baer383 · 03-19-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by whoLEEoh

U really don't need to wait those 174 miles lol. Your motor won't tell the difference

Zoren 370 · 03-19-2012, 11:29 AM

My Z is about 500miles away to break in period. Today I checked my oil level its down by about 1/4 from the upper dot level of the dip stick. Read the manual It says its normal to loose some oil during the interval maintenance period or break-in period. This is the first time I encountered that in a new engine. Does all sports car do eat oil no matter what?
I remember the BMW M5 E39 would eat oil on a regular basis.

psibrr · 03-20-2012, 08:43 PM

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.

03-20-2012, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
psibrr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: jax, fl Posts: 19 Drives: 12 370z MT S/P BC Rep Power: 17	break-in = sealing rings and flushing initial metal wear 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.

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