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06-30-2012, 06:41 AM | #1 |
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1200 Mile Break in period
I was wondering how other people did their break in period.
I heard most people just ripped anyways during the break in period.. I would like to do that too, but I want to know other peoples' opinions. Any thoughts? |
06-30-2012, 07:25 AM | #2 | |
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Put it another way......Have you ever used a dremel tool at like 6000 rpm? Do you see what it will do in one minute even with just a polishing pad attached? Finally, these engines are run at redline from the factory before they make it to your car. I drove it very hard but kept it below 6000rpm for about the first 300 miles. Kept it below 7000rpm for upto about 600 miles. After that I did whatever I wanted. Important thing is to vary the rpm a lot, and allow for a lot of engine braking at higher rpms within your alloted rpm range. This will allow for proper sealing of the piston rings and you will burn less oil. FWIW, I have only needed to add 0.5 quarts of oil in 6500 miles and 1 year of ownership. I probably didn't even really need to add that amount but my oil level fell below one-half.
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06-30-2012, 07:55 AM | #3 |
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I understand that the break in period is for the transmission, not the engine. It has much thicker fluid in, which is changed at the 1200 mile service.
I recommend following the guidelines - it builds great anticipation...
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I wasn't paying attention at the Welt nor time to read the manual when I picked-up my car.. all I heard was "don't go over 5500rpm" and forgot about the "don't go over 105mph". |
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