Breaking in the 370
 

I am purchasing a 370z within the week and i was wondering if i should break it in. and if so how?

http://www.the370z.com/images/370zfo...0in%20370z.PNG

YOu can find a lot of good info in this thread
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...k-new-car.html

here's another
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...g-new-car.html

^What he said. :hello:

I did the motoman breaking in method on my bike but I'm somewhat skeptical to do it on my car.

Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

I listened to the owners manual on my G37.... doubt il be following it on the Z... I really dont think it makes much of a difference.. If anything drive it like you stole it off the lot..

Just got thru the break in period yesterday.
:driving:

^^ already....wow.... you must drive a lot then..or just driving a lot b/c you have Z...lol

What does it mean to "avoid quick starts"?:confused:

Fast acceleration, giving it the gun,pedal to the metal.

I am not sure if this is such a good idea since you're not only breaking in the motor, but the transmission, brakes, and all of the other fluid pumping components the car is equipped with. Has ANYONE ever done this aside from what was seen on online articles?

I know a guy that did it on his TL. It's been running fine for the past 2 years from what I know.

I personally won't be doing it though. I'll be following the Nissan recommendation once my Z comes in.

Ah! Thanks.

i tried doing that but i just cant help it.. so i floored my z a couple of times already you guys think that would make a difference????

I predict you will now get 1.8 MPG and have to add oil after every 500 miles, sorry. :(



..Of course I also predicted that George W. Bush would be elected to a third term so take that with a grain of salt. :D

Dido, got through my 1200 miles (well, more like 1175, I couldn't take it anymore) yesterday. I wouldn't even consider not breaking the car in, but hey, let everyone do what they want....it's a free country.