Hard driving?

Chuck33079 · 11-07-2013, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidZ370

Out of curiosity, what are the effects if you shift over 4 k

None, but the factory recommended break-in says to keep it under 4k. It's all in the manual. You have read the manual, right?

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Originally Posted by jaedub

I think the break in period for the Z was either 2.5k or 3k miles. Till then, I wouldn't really stress the engine too hard. I'd personally play under 4k RPM. Maybe 5k sometimes

It's 1k miles.

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

I would break in the car the way it is going to be driven. I believe if you break in a car as a turd it will be a turd. Go 1,000 miles change the oil and filter and beat that bitch.

The manufacturer seems to disagree with you.

I know, engine break-in is one of those subjects that will be debated until the sun burns out.

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