engine break-in contradiction

sheeps · 06-08-2011, 01:34 AM

ok so i just finally got my users manual in the mail today..................
after reading it, it says to keep the car under 4,000 rpm for the first 1k miles.
a lot of people have told me to drive in all ranges of the rpm with speed limit accordingly.
ok so which one is right??
i guess i took my friends' advice and started driving to redline in first (the little light showed up indicating i was in the 8,000 rpm, which i did on accident a few times). is this bad for my engine??
i also heard get an oil change at 1,000 miles, or 1,500 miles or the 2,000 miles.

I did read a lot of the threads on this site about this issue.
and a lot of you guys contradict each other..
so i have no idea what to believe.

Z_ealot · 06-08-2011, 01:42 AM

if you want to play it safe just follow what the manual says, after all Nissan are the ones who put the Z together and the manual for it.

Trips · 06-08-2011, 01:47 AM

This has been discussed, and if you want to break it in likes it recommended or not? Thats up to you. This is a topic which can lead to arguments.

look in here and chime in.

The infamous "break-in" period.

Mt Tam I am · 06-08-2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z_ealot

if you want to play it safe just follow what the manual says, after all Nissan are the ones who put the Z together and the manual for it.

8,000 rpm's is a bit much even after break in.

11Thumper · 06-08-2011, 02:59 AM

I we contradict each other then why ask us?

You've already gone to 8,000rpm on an engine that has a redline of 7,500rpm (not sure how) so good luck.

Rafa341 · 06-08-2011, 03:21 AM

play it safe stay under 4k after just have fun

11Thumper · 06-08-2011, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafa341

play it safe stay under 4k after just have fun

^Good advice.

USMCASA · 06-08-2011, 07:31 AM

was your car ever test driven? i'm sure they didn't baby it on the test drive. drive it how you want.

MacCool · 06-08-2011, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheeps

ok so i just finally got my users manual in the mail today..................
after reading it, it says to keep the car under 4,000 rpm for the first 1k miles.
a lot of people have told me to drive in all ranges of the rpm with speed limit accordingly.
ok so which one is right??
i guess i took my friends' advice and started driving to redline in first (the little light showed up indicating i was in the 8,000 rpm, which i did on accident a few times). is this bad for my engine??
i also heard get an oil change at 1,000 miles, or 1,500 miles or the 2,000 miles.

I did read a lot of the threads on this site about this issue.
and a lot of you guys contradict each other..
so i have no idea what to believe.

Why are you tring to outsmart Nissan? Why would you come to (admittedly contradictory) anonymous forum and ask an engine question of a bunch of total strangers and be prepared to accept thier response over the people who actually made the engine?

IDZRVIT · 06-08-2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z_ealot

if you want to play it safe just follow what the manual says, after all Nissan are the ones who put the Z together and the manual for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafa341

play it safe stay under 4k after just have fun

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacCool

Why are you tring to outsmart Nissan? Why would you come to (admittedly contradictory) anonymous forum and ask an engine question of a bunch of total strangers and be prepared to accept thier response over the people who actually made the engine?

spearfish25 · 06-08-2011, 08:28 AM

If I had a penny for every time...

onzedge · 06-08-2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

If I had a penny for every time...

thekinn · 06-08-2011, 09:14 AM

People also say that you get better mileage at 2-2.5k RPMs.. I say that you should prove them all wrong and drive it at 8kRPM all the time. You'll save tons of cash on gas.

FromG2Z · 06-08-2011, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheeps

ok so i just finally got my users manual in the mail today..................
after reading it, it says to keep the car under 4,000 rpm for the first 1k miles.
a lot of people have told me to drive in all ranges of the rpm with speed limit accordingly.
ok so which one is right??
i guess i took my friends' advice and started driving to redline in first (the little light showed up indicating i was in the 8,000 rpm, which i did on accident a few times). is this bad for my engine??
i also heard get an oil change at 1,000 miles, or 1,500 miles or the 2,000 miles.

I did read a lot of the threads on this site about this issue.
and a lot of you guys contradict each other..
so i have no idea what to believe.

Which do you think is a better authority for giving instructions and recommendations on HOW to properly break-in an engine? Nissan themselves, or "a lot of people"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacCool

Why are you tring to outsmart Nissan? Why would you come to (admittedly contradictory) anonymous forum and ask an engine question of a bunch of total strangers and be prepared to accept thier response over the people who actually made the engine?

Apparently words from strangers in the internet have more validity than Nissan themselves.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

If I had a penny for every time...

LOL.... IBTL!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekinn

People also say that you get better mileage at 2-2.5k RPMs.. I say that you should prove them all wrong and drive it at 8kRPM all the time. You'll save tons of cash on gas.

03WhiteGT · 06-08-2011, 09:26 AM

Every new car I have owned (mostly mustangs) I drove it like I stole it as soon as I left the dealership. Never had a problem with any of them. And I think its funny how most of them have been labeled factory freaks due to the times they ran at the track.

Engine break-in is very subjective. Everyone has their own opinion.

Just do whatever you're comfortable with. As for me, the Z was blazing down the track before I hit 300 miles.

06-08-2011, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
sheeps Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: La Habra Posts: 25 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	engine break-in contradiction ok so i just finally got my users manual in the mail today.................. after reading it, it says to keep the car under 4,000 rpm for the first 1k miles. a lot of people have told me to drive in all ranges of the rpm with speed limit accordingly. ok so which one is right?? i guess i took my friends' advice and started driving to redline in first (the little light showed up indicating i was in the 8,000 rpm, which i did on accident a few times). is this bad for my engine?? i also heard get an oil change at 1,000 miles, or 1,500 miles or the 2,000 miles. I did read a lot of the threads on this site about this issue. and a lot of you guys contradict each other.. so i have no idea what to believe.

06-08-2011, 01:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	This has been discussed, and if you want to break it in likes it recommended or not? Thats up to you. This is a topic which can lead to arguments. look in here and chime in. The infamous "break-in" period. __________________

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	If I had a penny for every time... __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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thekinn Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 205 Drives: 06 350Z LS MT Rep Power: 6862	People also say that you get better mileage at 2-2.5k RPMs.. I say that you should prove them all wrong and drive it at 8kRPM all the time. You'll save tons of cash on gas. __________________ 06 Enthusiast MT - v2

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Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	if you want to play it safe just follow what the manual says, after all Nissan are the ones who put the Z together and the manual for it.

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03WhiteGT Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 31 Drives: 2008 Corvette Rep Power: 14	Every new car I have owned (mostly mustangs) I drove it like I stole it as soon as I left the dealership. Never had a problem with any of them. And I think its funny how most of them have been labeled factory freaks due to the times they ran at the track. Engine break-in is very subjective. Everyone has their own opinion. Just do whatever you're comfortable with. As for me, the Z was blazing down the track before I hit 300 miles.