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Jordo! · 08-12-2010, 01:59 PM

Don't romp too hard on the car below 160* F

Optimal is 190* - 210*F

Good is 220* - 230* F

> 230* you may lose a little power

> 260* - 270* F Potential for some bearing wear; not a big deal unless racing it tho'

At 280* F the ECU goes into limp mode (i.e., won't allow you to race it) to prevent the engine damage described above.

Individual results may vary.

Check your oil level in another 500 miles -- you may need to add up to 1/2 a qt (new engines tend to burn some oil during break in).

08-12-2010, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Don't romp too hard on the car below 160* F Optimal is 190* - 210F Good is 220 - 230* F > 230* you may lose a little power > 260* - 270* F Potential for some bearing wear; not a big deal unless racing it tho' At 280* F the ECU goes into limp mode (i.e., won't allow you to race it) to prevent the engine damage described above. Individual results may vary. Check your oil level in another 500 miles -- you may need to add up to 1/2 a qt (new engines tend to burn some oil during break in). __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 08-12-2010 at 02:03 PM.