Getting a new DCT at 46000 miles, break in?

Rainer M · 09-29-2015, 10:03 PM

Hello everyone.

I had some problems with my 2011 e93 and after some back and forth my dealer got me a new DCT.
I tried the search but couldn't find much information on how to break in the gearbox / clutches.

The fluid is supposed to be lifetime so there shouldn't be a problem but I am still on the fence about if there is caution needed or not.

Any input is appreciated.

Rainer.

Helmsman · 09-30-2015, 12:58 AM

Hi Rainer,

I don't believe any break in is needed. Had a new DCT beginning of the year as well when the dealer said break in not needed (for what thats worth..). Regardless, as long as you don't plan to start with a few weeks on the track, its fair to assume normal driving will be gentle enough.

Cheers

Rainer M · 09-30-2015, 05:30 PM

I thought so too.
Since the oil can stay in there shouldn't be a problem.
I will take it easy the first couple of hundred miles.

Thanks

Rainer

Helmsman · 10-01-2015, 03:44 AM

Good luck man, a new box never hurt!

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Rainer M Private First Class 51 Rep 154 Posts Drives: E93 M3, 2018 X5 35D Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, CA iTrader: (0)	Getting a new DCT at 46000 miles, break in? Hello everyone. I had some problems with my 2011 e93 and after some back and forth my dealer got me a new DCT. I tried the search but couldn't find much information on how to break in the gearbox / clutches. The fluid is supposed to be lifetime so there shouldn't be a problem but I am still on the fence about if there is caution needed or not. Any input is appreciated. Rainer.
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Helmsman Major General 4465 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Hi Rainer, I don't believe any break in is needed. Had a new DCT beginning of the year as well when the dealer said break in not needed (for what thats worth..). Regardless, as long as you don't plan to start with a few weeks on the track, its fair to assume normal driving will be gentle enough. Cheers
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Rainer M Private First Class 51 Rep 154 Posts Drives: E93 M3, 2018 X5 35D Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, CA iTrader: (0)	I thought so too. Since the oil can stay in there shouldn't be a problem. I will take it easy the first couple of hundred miles. Thanks Rainer
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Helmsman Major General 4465 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Good luck man, a new box never hurt!
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