Break In Period?

ssqpolo · 02-04-2009, 05:34 PM

f**k that...dont rev past 4500 or floor it in the first 500 miles and try not too keep it at a consistent rpm for a prolonged amount of time (road trip!)...then change ur oil and drop it (right foot) like its hot. at least thats what most ppl say

GT-R man · 02-06-2009, 02:52 PM

We could go on for days with this discussion, truth be told who gives a flying crap about what other people think of the proper way to break in or drive your car rignt?

you could be a granny driving and always worry about whats going to happen or you could drive like a bat ouf of hell.. until something major goes on you wont notice it anyway... I think that this threat became more confusing for those who never owned a High performance car before than if they would have just driven their cars the way they wanted it to

6SPD_FTW · 05-12-2009, 12:37 AM

Well, I sure hope THAT holds true! My new 370Z w/ sport package is HANDS DOWN, the fastest car I've ever been in! It kind of scares me!

Drove off the lot with 41mi on it, at 150mi, went on a 3-hr highway trip...but I did vary rpms and speed as much as possible.

To beat it all, it's saw redline MANY MANY times! Like...a lot of WOT redlines and 120mph probably 10 times so far. I've logged 1100 miles so far...

I've broken EVERY SINGLE rule in the book for break-in! I'm gonna change the oil @ 1200 miles and send it in for an analysis, so we'll see how bad a shape the engine is in.

Late,
Trav

stea1thviper · 05-12-2009, 02:19 PM

The way i feel about it is:
1. throttle isn't what may cause problems, it's RPM
2. throttle helps seat your rings, RPM makes debris travel in higher oil pressures and puts stress on new parts
3. the engine is probably fine to get on at the 1200 mile oil change I just like the extra insurance of 3000
4. most people change oil after initial start up and heat cycle before taking it out on the road. It's a good idea, i'm just too damn excited to drive the car
5. always use conventional oil until 3000 miles. it isn't as slippery as synthetic and helps the parts "wear in" to each other/seat the rings

butters167 · 05-15-2009, 12:44 PM

Being a police officer for several years I have had the pleasure of breaking in a few patrol cars and have always been told to break em in like you're going to drive them. I and most others on the force have drove new cars hard from day one with no problem. Have cars go 100k without any major issues and these cars are drove hard everyday.

That being said I trying to break my 370z in by the book even though I've had a few WOT moments. Simply because this is the most expensive car I've had.

zero · 05-15-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by butters167

Being a police officer for several years I have had the pleasure of breaking in a few patrol cars and have always been told to break em in like you're going to drive them. I and most others on the force have drove new cars hard from day one with no problem. Have cars go 100k without any major issues and these cars are drove hard everyday.

That being said I trying to break my 370z in by the book even though I've had a few WOT moments. Simply because this is the most expensive car I've had.

It would nice to hear it from the service guys. Do the officers service their own cars they drive?

butters167 · 05-15-2009, 01:26 PM

No, we have technicians that service all city vehicles on a regular basis. The main issues I've had with the patrol cars are suspension and steering (from offroad driving, bumps, and fast u turns.) Most of the engines hold up pretty well.

gmag21 · 05-22-2009, 07:12 PM

When my Z reaches 1200 miles, what is the best oil i can replace it with?

Thanks guys,

Grant

VCuomo · 05-26-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gmag21

When my Z reaches 1200 miles, what is the best oil i can replace it with?

Thanks guys,

Grant

You just opened another sacred can of worms!

I've been thinking about using Amsoil 100% Synthetic, but I think I'm going to use Castrol Syntec Blend (part dino, part synthetic) 5W30 at 1000 miles, then switch to Amsoil 100% Synthetic at 3000 miles. And I'll go with either a Purolator or Amsoil filter.

imag · 05-22-2009, 08:26 PM

Since this debate always rages endlessly, I'm not going to debate short vs. long. However, no matter when you decide to let loose, there's one rule that remains true:

Make sure the car is warmed up before you redline it.

The above is generally a good idea, but if you're doing early break-in, this holds doubly true - you want the parts to be at proper operating temperature before putting stress on the rings. Don't whale on your car when it's cold, and it should love you long time.

2bits · 05-24-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag

Make sure the car is warmed up before you redline it.

Words of wisdom.

bboypuertoroc · 05-24-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag

Since this debate always rages endlessly, I'm not going to debate short vs. long. However, no matter when you decide to let loose, there's one rule that remains true:

Make sure the car is warmed up before you redline it.

The above is generally a good idea, but if you're doing early break-in, this holds doubly true - you want the parts to be at proper operating temperature before putting stress on the rings. Don't whale on your car when it's cold, and it should love you long time.

Absolutely true.

kannibul · 06-14-2009, 09:14 AM

My thought on it is simple:

If it's going to break, it's going to break. I'd rather it break NOW than later on...perhaps after the warranty expires.

With warranty denial claims - they have to PROVE it was your fault, and not bad worksmanship...

My car, which just hit around 425 on the odo...has seen the revlimiter a few times while I forgot that I was in auto-stick mode, and took off (oops!) - I'm not too concerned about it.

The more I drive it, the more power it seems to have. I chirped the tires in 3rd gear the other day. That little warning light came on (regarding loss of traction)

I can't beleive I debated between this car and a Mustang GT...ther's no contest IMHO now!

grahfz · 06-27-2009, 02:24 PM

beat the snot out of it and make sure to trade it in before the powertrain warranty is up.

WShade · 06-27-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grahfz

beat the snot out of it and make sure to trade it in before the powertrain warranty is up.

Prime example of why I never buy used.

05-15-2009, 01:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
butters167 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 59 Drives: 6sp 370Z sport pkg Rep Power: 17	No, we have technicians that service all city vehicles on a regular basis. The main issues I've had with the patrol cars are suspension and steering (from offroad driving, bumps, and fast u turns.) Most of the engines hold up pretty well. Last edited by butters167; 05-15-2009 at 01:32 PM. Reason: additional content

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6SPD_FTW Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol, VA Posts: 59 Drives: 09 370Z Bl 6MT Rep Power: 17	Well, I sure hope THAT holds true! My new 370Z w/ sport package is HANDS DOWN, the fastest car I've ever been in! It kind of scares me! Drove off the lot with 41mi on it, at 150mi, went on a 3-hr highway trip...but I did vary rpms and speed as much as possible. To beat it all, it's saw redline MANY MANY times! Like...a lot of WOT redlines and 120mph probably 10 times so far. I've logged 1100 miles so far... I've broken EVERY SINGLE rule in the book for break-in! I'm gonna change the oil @ 1200 miles and send it in for an analysis, so we'll see how bad a shape the engine is in. Late, Trav

05-12-2009, 02:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
stea1thviper Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: socal Posts: 1 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	The way i feel about it is: 1. throttle isn't what may cause problems, it's RPM 2. throttle helps seat your rings, RPM makes debris travel in higher oil pressures and puts stress on new parts 3. the engine is probably fine to get on at the 1200 mile oil change I just like the extra insurance of 3000 4. most people change oil after initial start up and heat cycle before taking it out on the road. It's a good idea, i'm just too damn excited to drive the car 5. always use conventional oil until 3000 miles. it isn't as slippery as synthetic and helps the parts "wear in" to each other/seat the rings

05-15-2009, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
butters167 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 59 Drives: 6sp 370Z sport pkg Rep Power: 17	Being a police officer for several years I have had the pleasure of breaking in a few patrol cars and have always been told to break em in like you're going to drive them. I and most others on the force have drove new cars hard from day one with no problem. Have cars go 100k without any major issues and these cars are drove hard everyday. That being said I trying to break my 370z in by the book even though I've had a few WOT moments. Simply because this is the most expensive car I've had.

05-22-2009, 07:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
gmag21 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 34 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	When my Z reaches 1200 miles, what is the best oil i can replace it with? Thanks guys, Grant

05-22-2009, 08:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	Since this debate always rages endlessly, I'm not going to debate short vs. long. However, no matter when you decide to let loose, there's one rule that remains true: Make sure the car is warmed up before you redline it. The above is generally a good idea, but if you're doing early break-in, this holds doubly true - you want the parts to be at proper operating temperature before putting stress on the rings. Don't whale on your car when it's cold, and it should love you long time.

06-14-2009, 09:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 268	My thought on it is simple: If it's going to break, it's going to break. I'd rather it break NOW than later on...perhaps after the warranty expires. With warranty denial claims - they have to PROVE it was your fault, and not bad worksmanship... My car, which just hit around 425 on the odo...has seen the revlimiter a few times while I forgot that I was in auto-stick mode, and took off (oops!) - I'm not too concerned about it. The more I drive it, the more power it seems to have. I chirped the tires in 3rd gear the other day. That little warning light came on (regarding loss of traction) I can't beleive I debated between this car and a Mustang GT...ther's no contest IMHO now!

06-27-2009, 02:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
grahfz Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 93 Drives: Touring/6/nav/sport Rep Power: 17	beat the snot out of it and make sure to trade it in before the powertrain warranty is up.