Break-In a New Car

TacoZ · 12-17-2008, 12:11 PM

Is it necessary to break-in a new car? Aren't the engines broken in at the factory before assembly?

If you do break-in, what's the proper way of doing it?

I've never broken in any of my new cars and I have never had a problem.

nogoodname · 12-17-2008, 12:14 PM

doing a break in when you buy any car is a good idea....doesnt hurt...lol

just stay under 3000 rpm and fluctuate the speed...do not drive at a constant speed all the time..

do this for 1500 Km or equivalent in miles

dad · 12-17-2008, 12:28 PM

Don't forget the tires. Taking a turn to fast, could result in a big surprise!Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric. Due to these different components, your new tires require a break-in period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. As tires are cured, a release lubricant is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tires, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mold release lubricant to wear off, allowing the other tire components to begin working together. It is also important to note that your old tires probably had very little tread depth remaining when you felt it was time to replace them. As any autocrosser or racer who has tread rubber shaved off of his tires will tell you, low tread depth tires respond quicker."Don't be surprised if your new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down.

Slidefox · 12-17-2008, 12:36 PM

Not required, but deffinitely reccommended!!!

AK370Z · 12-17-2008, 12:45 PM

I highly recommend every single new owners to break in the car properly. You've just paid 30K+ dollars for the car you've always wanted and you should break in the way highly knowledgeable engineers have suggested.

2009 Nissan 370Z Break in Instructions

nogoodname · 12-17-2008, 12:38 PM

^^^ why take the chance??...might as well just do it...it's only for 1500Km

bigdog1250 · 12-17-2008, 01:13 PM

I've heard two things. Break it in nice and slow as mentioned, but also break it in as your going to drive it in the future. Meaning you can go hard on it, the engine is not going to explode or anything. I wouldn't max it out, but I definitely wouldn't be afraid to have some fun.

Hey I have a Chevy Cobalt SS 1st gen and I broke it in hard and it has lots of miles now and runs like butter.

sensi09 · 12-17-2008, 02:16 PM

Break in period is overrated. I do believe it takes a little time until the brakes, clutch and tires are optimal, but I don't buy not revving past 4K.

Some actually advise on running the car hard to redline right away as it may yield more power and be healthier for the engine in the long run. Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

There is also some speculation, that break-in periods still exist to allow the new owner to get accustomed to the car which protects the car company legally.

bigdog1250 · 12-17-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensi09

Break in period is overrated. I do believe it takes a little time until the brakes, clutch and tires are optimal, but I don't buy not revving past 4K.

Some actually advise on running the car hard to redline right away as it may yield more power and be healthier for the engine in the long run. Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

There is also some speculation, that break-in periods still exist to allow the new owner to get accustomed to the car which protects the car company legally.

EXACTLY

break in = bull ****

kannibul · 06-26-2009, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensi09

Break in period is overrated. I do believe it takes a little time until the brakes, clutch and tires are optimal, but I don't buy not revving past 4K.

Some actually advise on running the car hard to redline right away as it may yield more power and be healthier for the engine in the long run. Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

There is also some speculation, that break-in periods still exist to allow the new owner to get accustomed to the car which protects the car company legally.

Exactly, what's the difference between 4K and 7K to the engine?

Nothing...

I believe in breaking it in like I'm going to drive it...

I did take it easier in the turns...for me to get used the car, and also for the tires.

As someone who also has a motorcycle, new tires are SLICK. You have to put at least 25 miles on them before they get stickier. On a bike, you have to be careful on the corners until the wear area for how you ride gets worn in...

Anyhow...

One other thing - my MC has 13K on it now. From day 1 (with 8 on the odometer), I've ridden it like I stole it. It don't burn oil...

lovethe370z · 11-07-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

One other thing - my MC has 13K on it now. From day 1 (with 8 on the odometer), I've ridden it like I stole it. It don't burn oil...

If it were 130k this might be an interesting facet of information. But 13k is not an impressive amount of time.

mattjk · 07-17-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensi09

Break in period is overrated. I do believe it takes a little time until the brakes, clutch and tires are optimal, but I don't buy not revving past 4K.

Some actually advise on running the car hard to redline right away as it may yield more power and be healthier for the engine in the long run. Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

There is also some speculation, that break-in periods still exist to allow the new owner to get accustomed to the car which protects the car company legally.

I agree with the above. break a car in slowly and the rings will fail to seal properly and you will have a slow car.

kannibul · 11-08-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensi09

There is also some speculation, that break-in periods still exist to allow the new owner to get accustomed to the car which protects the car company legally.

Honestly, I think its' a way that manufacturer's can avoid infant mortality. Drive it gentle for XYZ miles, and that's XYZ miles less they have to worry about you taking it back to the dealership due to a manufacturer defect.

syntax1269 · 11-08-2009, 01:22 PM

i currently have a 2000 tib and had it since new.. after the first 200 miles, i'v been driving that car hard. it has 200K miles on it now. still runs smooth, no oil burning, starts everytime. i still remember when i first got it that if something should break it is going to break when i am running hard, red line through the gears. Thats when you use that warrenty. and have them correct the defect, as it would have shown up eventually and might not be in warrenty and then your stuck with the bill to fix it.

so 10 years and 200K miles later....

sill runs good, no oil burning, and i bet it can go for another 10 years with no problems. but it is eventually going to get traded for the 40th ann.

Mark5092 · 11-19-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensi09

There is also some speculation, that break-in periods still exist to allow the new owner to get accustomed to the car which protects the car company legally.

12-17-2008, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Break-In a New Car Is it necessary to break-in a new car? Aren't the engines broken in at the factory before assembly? If you do break-in, what's the proper way of doing it? I've never broken in any of my new cars and I have never had a problem.

12-17-2008, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Don't forget the tires. Taking a turn to fast, could result in a big surprise!Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric. Due to these different components, your new tires require a break-in period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. As tires are cured, a release lubricant is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tires, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mold release lubricant to wear off, allowing the other tire components to begin working together. It is also important to note that your old tires probably had very little tread depth remaining when you felt it was time to replace them. As any autocrosser or racer who has tread rubber shaved off of his tires will tell you, low tread depth tires respond quicker."Don't be surprised if your new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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12-17-2008, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	doing a break in when you buy any car is a good idea....doesnt hurt...lol just stay under 3000 rpm and fluctuate the speed...do not drive at a constant speed all the time.. do this for 1500 Km or equivalent in miles

12-17-2008, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^^ why take the chance??...might as well just do it...it's only for 1500Km

12-17-2008, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	I've heard two things. Break it in nice and slow as mentioned, but also break it in as your going to drive it in the future. Meaning you can go hard on it, the engine is not going to explode or anything. I wouldn't max it out, but I definitely wouldn't be afraid to have some fun. Hey I have a Chevy Cobalt SS 1st gen and I broke it in hard and it has lots of miles now and runs like butter.

12-17-2008, 02:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	Break in period is overrated. I do believe it takes a little time until the brakes, clutch and tires are optimal, but I don't buy not revving past 4K. Some actually advise on running the car hard to redline right away as it may yield more power and be healthier for the engine in the long run. Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power There is also some speculation, that break-in periods still exist to allow the new owner to get accustomed to the car which protects the car company legally.

11-08-2009, 01:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
syntax1269 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: 0.2 seconds in front Posts: 88 Drives: 370Z Touring S M6 Rep Power: 16	i currently have a 2000 tib and had it since new.. after the first 200 miles, i'v been driving that car hard. it has 200K miles on it now. still runs smooth, no oil burning, starts everytime. i still remember when i first got it that if something should break it is going to break when i am running hard, red line through the gears. Thats when you use that warrenty. and have them correct the defect, as it would have shown up eventually and might not be in warrenty and then your stuck with the bill to fix it. so 10 years and 200K miles later.... sill runs good, no oil burning, and i bet it can go for another 10 years with no problems. but it is eventually going to get traded for the 40th ann.