Proper Break-in Procedures
 

I just baught a 2012 NISMO 370Z, and I don't want to start this new relationship off by breaking the car.

What exactly are the proper break-in procedures of this car?? I'm curious because I live about 1 minute away from the Autobahn and I don't want to mess my car up to early....

nissan reccomends no hard take-offs and maximum of 4000 rpm for the first 1200 miles, and no hard breaking during that time

however, do a search here and you will find miles of debate over break in and its validity. i did my 2012 recently according to reccomendations, then gradually got more agressive, instead of just flooring it and red-line driving right at 1201 miles. i also believe that the motors on all cars are not only tested but "broken in" at the factory. this could proove why a lot of owners claim to have driven extremely hard immediately and never had any problems. there are a lot more details about the inner workings of a new engine available, none to which i can accurately describe.

Welcome and congrats.

It's documented in the owners manual. If you didn't receive one with the car you can download it online.

Nissan Owners | Manuals & Guides | Nissan USA

an congrats on the Z bro. nice color. same as mine. is this your first time owning a Z?

:iagree: It's pretty much the standard way so you dont have to do anything special.

If you want to take it a bit further, get an oil change after the 'Break-in Period.'

Thanks for the input brother; This is my second Z, but my first NISMO. I've been wanting this car for years and now I can afford it, sadly though I live in Europe now so it is hard to get everything done to the car that I would like. Going to continue to work on it though.

Thanks and I appreciate the welcome, This is my first time in a Forum.... it's confusing as Hel*. Take care.

Alonso have a 2012 NISMO and it was driven to the dealership instead of trucking in. Had 500 miles on it and I didn't follow any break in. Seems fine to me.