Why I support Nissan's break in period period

Cmike2780 · 04-15-2014, 04:19 PM

People overthink this way too much. You shouldn't be flogging the hell out of it, but you'll be fine no matter what you do. If the engine has major issues, it's gonna happen before the warranty expires...hopefully.

SouthArk370Z · 04-15-2014, 05:47 PM

I always break 'em in like I'm gonna drive 'em - spirited but not thrashing it. No WOT for the first 1-2k miles, but, other than that, nothing special. I'll do the first oil/filter change at 2k miles or so; sooner if the oil gets to looking dirty.

Mt Tam I am · 04-15-2014, 06:30 PM

My first engine was using a quart of oil at 500 miles.

My second engine rebuilt in eleven days locally, was broken in by the book. Worst 1200 miles ever.

damian_mb · 04-15-2014, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidel

I read somewhere that the GTR motors are run wide open for an extended period of time before install, does anyone have a link that supports this?

GTR motors are put to test before it's installed to make it's at it best and no failures. Which means they run it hard from 0 miles. You can watch Life of GTR on youtube. They explain why they run it hard at zero miles. what you hear isn't 4K RPMS on that GTR, your hear the rev limiter bouncing on freshly built off the factory floor/line GTR. Main reason why they beat on it? So you can drive it like it should when you get it.

Break in periods, oh please.

Drove my 13 WRX hard from 6 miles, as I already know the mechanic who tested this car already beat on it. My Z, same thing.

Felix 808 · 04-15-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidel

I read somewhere that the GTR motors are run wide open for an extended period of time before install, does anyone have a link that supports this?

It's in the sales brochure "Once assembled , the engine spends an hour in bench testing and break-in, including running at redline for a rigorous 10 minutes straight making it ready to give full performance when the GT-R is delivered to it's owner".

I believe in hard break-ins for all my vehicles once they are up to operating temp.

$.02 YMMV

fire165 · 06-24-2014, 10:15 PM

There seems to be different opinions on the break in period subject.
I guess I can only practice common sense and somewhat follow what Nissan recommend.
With that said, I only got 400 miles on my Z, and redlined it once by accident��
Call me a fool, but I totally forgot about the traction control button. Trust me, it will be off tomorrow.

Fountainhead · 06-24-2014, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

When we replace an engine under warranty Honda has us run some heat cycles on it and give it back, done, go beat it.

Yeah my daughter's Civic just got a new block, damn thing was leaking out the water jacket on the side of the engine! Her driving is normal girl driving back and forth to work, so she's just going to drive it.

Limeybastard · 06-25-2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Luckily, I bought my Z 1000 miles from home, so the initial break in period was mostly over by the time I got the car home. It really sucked not having cruise control for the drive back though.

Unluckily mine was already broken in by previous owner at 1500 miles, I guess mine is effed up. Who cares.. I dont care anymore.. I just want pictures ..LOL

TexasChuck · 06-26-2014, 07:40 PM

My new one has 1428 miles on it . Tomorrow, I'm going out, on 96 and do 120!
Cheers

04-15-2014, 04:19 PM	#31 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	People overthink this way too much. You shouldn't be flogging the hell out of it, but you'll be fine no matter what you do. If the engine has major issues, it's gonna happen before the warranty expires...hopefully. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I always break 'em in like I'm gonna drive 'em - spirited but not thrashing it. No WOT for the first 1-2k miles, but, other than that, nothing special. I'll do the first oil/filter change at 2k miles or so; sooner if the oil gets to looking dirty. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	My first engine was using a quart of oil at 500 miles. My second engine rebuilt in eleven days locally, was broken in by the book. Worst 1200 miles ever. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

06-26-2014, 07:40 PM	#39 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Break It In! My new one has 1428 miles on it . Tomorrow, I'm going out, on 96 and do 120! Cheers SouthArk370Z likes this.

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06-24-2014, 10:15 PM	#36 (permalink)
fire165 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago burbs. Posts: 241 Drives: 14.370Z. Auto Sport Rep Power: 13	There seems to be different opinions on the break in period subject. I guess I can only practice common sense and somewhat follow what Nissan recommend. With that said, I only got 400 miles on my Z, and redlined it once by accident�� Call me a fool, but I totally forgot about the traction control button. Trust me, it will be off tomorrow.