Break In Period?

The Geek · 01-04-2009, 05:18 PM

Anybody know what the proper break in methods and mileage is for this engine?

shumby · 01-04-2009, 05:24 PM

oh no not a break in thread.

ok this is how it will go:

1) todays engins don't need to be broke in because of better engineering. Drive it like you stole it.

2) The engineers but 1200 miles in the manual for a reason they get paid to know what they are doing go with the manual.

3) just keep it unter 6000rpm and very the RPM's for 1200 miles and you good.

4) All you got to do is change the oil after 500 miles

5) ya but use syn. oil after 500 miles

6) no man you got to wait 10,000miles to change

and so on and so forth.

dad · 01-04-2009, 05:27 PM

Break-In a New Car

drmike · 01-04-2009, 05:28 PM

^^^ (shumby) that covers the first 6 serious replies!

Well, when I bought my Mini the manual said to break it in for 1200 miles. I said yeah, whatever, and held back for 500 miles. In my case, this worked very well. Definitely my advice to anyone, though, is to do what the manual says to do. But what the heck do I know?

AK370Z · 01-04-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

oh no not a break in thread.

ok this is how it will go:

1) todays engins don't need to be broke in because of better engineering. Drive it like you stole it.

2) The engineers but 1200 miles in the manual for a reason they get paid to know what they are doing go with the manual.

3) just keep it unter 6000rpm and very the RPM's for 1200 miles and you good.

4) All you got to do is change the oil after 500 miles

5) ya but use syn. oil after 500 miles

6) no man you got to wait 10,000miles to change

and so on and so forth.

That's your personal opinion or our own way of breaking in. I am a firm believer of following directions of the highly knowledgeable Nissan Engineers but that's just me.

Here's what Nissan USA want you to follow.

Here's another thread you can read on the same topic: Break-In a New Car

The Geek · 01-04-2009, 05:35 PM

Didn't mean to start a fuss with this thread, I was just curious.

Reason being is if I enjoy my test drive enough at the end of this month to buy one of these things, I want to do it right and I want to know everything I can possible know about the car prior to buying (just like I did for my S2000 and CTS in the past).

Thanks for the info.

shumby · 01-04-2009, 05:35 PM

^^^ agreed AK you cannot go wrong with the manual.

Pushing_Tin · 01-11-2009, 08:05 PM

I now have 200 miles on my 6MT and I find it very difficult to keep it below 4k. When you are on a two lane road passing situation you need to GO, I've had it above 4k at least twenty times and I have been trying not to.

What does Nissan recommend for the first oil change? My V6 Honda was something like 4k miles.

Crash · 01-11-2009, 08:31 PM

Break in period goes like this:

Over rev the motor, bring it in for a new one in 3 weeks.

mspeasl · 01-11-2009, 10:36 PM

Correct New Car break in.

On M/T rev motor to 6K and side step the clutch several times to seat the rings. On Auto's power brake the torque converter until the brakes won't hold the car still. At that point release the foot brake and smoke the tires up to 7500 and then shift until the car is well over 130MPH. Repeat until rings are set. New cars will smell very badly for the first few days. If you encounter problems with car. Do not call dealer until smell has subsided and car has cooled down.

GT-R man · 01-28-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeasl

Correct New Car break in.

On M/T rev motor to 6K and side step the clutch several times to seat the rings. On Auto's power brake the torque converter until the brakes won't hold the car still. At that point release the foot brake and smoke the tires up to 7500 and then shift until the car is well over 130MPH. Repeat until rings are set. New cars will smell very badly for the first few days. If you encounter problems with car. Do not call dealer until smell has subsided and car has cooled down.

dude this sounds like you cant wait to break your new toy

where did read this?

EVERYONE DO NOT DO THIS TO YOUR CAR!!! the smell might go away but the computer is set, the dealer will for sure know what you did to the car, specially the newer models. they have computer monitors built in all cars that will show up at the dealership. In case somelight goes on in the car the computer registers " I think" the last hour or so of engine operation before the light went on. and the only way to reset that light is to bring it to the dealer and at the time it will void your warranty,

with this crazy idea

G&M Performance · 01-28-2009, 11:33 AM

^^^ I think he was kidding, man.

dad · 01-28-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mspeasl

Correct New Car break in.

On M/T rev motor to 6K and side step the clutch several times to seat the rings. On Auto's power brake the torque converter until the brakes won't hold the car still. At that point release the foot brake and smoke the tires up to 7500 and then shift until the car is well over 130MPH. Repeat until rings are set. New cars will smell very badly for the first few days. If you encounter problems with car. Do not call dealer until smell has subsided and car has cooled down.

I call that abuse and "one used car, I don't want to buy!"

GT-R man · 01-29-2009, 08:44 AM

he might be kidding but have you seen the kind of questions people as around here... there is a sligh possibility that someone would just do that to their car...

JoeyD · 01-29-2009, 02:36 PM

I think we can all agree that inferences can be made from the VQ35DE and HR about the 3.7. That being said I remember an article in a reputable magazine (don't remember which one it was a long time ago). The article tracked two 2004 350Zs they were both dynoed within 500 miles of new with comparable results. After 20K of driving and opposite break ins the one that was constantly beat up dynoed almost 20HP higher than the one that had been babied.

I can say that at 22K miles my 350 pulled harder then it did that day I got it. I subscribe to the theory that a 500 mile break in with varrying revs and only moderate acceleration is a good thing. But when 500 miles ticks over I check the oil for contamination and excess metal. If nothing is out of the ordinary my next drive we be like I stole it and so will every drive after that.

01-04-2009, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Geek Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WV Posts: 100 Drives: 07 Honda Civic Rep Power: 16	Break In Period? Anybody know what the proper break in methods and mileage is for this engine?

01-04-2009, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	oh no not a break in thread. ok this is how it will go: 1) todays engins don't need to be broke in because of better engineering. Drive it like you stole it. 2) The engineers but 1200 miles in the manual for a reason they get paid to know what they are doing go with the manual. 3) just keep it unter 6000rpm and very the RPM's for 1200 miles and you good. 4) All you got to do is change the oil after 500 miles 5) ya but use syn. oil after 500 miles 6) no man you got to wait 10,000miles to change and so on and so forth. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

01-04-2009, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Break-In a New Car __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

01-04-2009, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
drmike Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kern Co., California Age: 53 Posts: 356 Drives: '03 Mini S+'94 Miata Rep Power: 16	^^^ (shumby) that covers the first 6 serious replies! Well, when I bought my Mini the manual said to break it in for 1200 miles. I said yeah, whatever, and held back for 500 miles. In my case, this worked very well. Definitely my advice to anyone, though, is to do what the manual says to do. But what the heck do I know? __________________ txwerks.com (side biz) xcor.com (main biz)

01-04-2009, 05:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^ agreed AK you cannot go wrong with the manual. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

01-04-2009, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Geek Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WV Posts: 100 Drives: 07 Honda Civic Rep Power: 16	Didn't mean to start a fuss with this thread, I was just curious. Reason being is if I enjoy my test drive enough at the end of this month to buy one of these things, I want to do it right and I want to know everything I can possible know about the car prior to buying (just like I did for my S2000 and CTS in the past). Thanks for the info.

01-11-2009, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	I now have 200 miles on my 6MT and I find it very difficult to keep it below 4k. When you are on a two lane road passing situation you need to GO, I've had it above 4k at least twenty times and I have been trying not to. What does Nissan recommend for the first oil change? My V6 Honda was something like 4k miles.

01-11-2009, 08:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Break in period goes like this: Over rev the motor, bring it in for a new one in 3 weeks. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-11-2009, 10:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 268	Correct New Car break in. On M/T rev motor to 6K and side step the clutch several times to seat the rings. On Auto's power brake the torque converter until the brakes won't hold the car still. At that point release the foot brake and smoke the tires up to 7500 and then shift until the car is well over 130MPH. Repeat until rings are set. New cars will smell very badly for the first few days. If you encounter problems with car. Do not call dealer until smell has subsided and car has cooled down. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

01-28-2009, 11:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	^^^ I think he was kidding, man.

01-29-2009, 08:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
GT-R man Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: la Posts: 38 Drives: 08 camry Rep Power: 0	he might be kidding but have you seen the kind of questions people as around here... there is a sligh possibility that someone would just do that to their car...

01-29-2009, 02:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	I think we can all agree that inferences can be made from the VQ35DE and HR about the 3.7. That being said I remember an article in a reputable magazine (don't remember which one it was a long time ago). The article tracked two 2004 350Zs they were both dynoed within 500 miles of new with comparable results. After 20K of driving and opposite break ins the one that was constantly beat up dynoed almost 20HP higher than the one that had been babied. I can say that at 22K miles my 350 pulled harder then it did that day I got it. I subscribe to the theory that a 500 mile break in with varrying revs and only moderate acceleration is a good thing. But when 500 miles ticks over I check the oil for contamination and excess metal. If nothing is out of the ordinary my next drive we be like I stole it and so will every drive after that. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

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