engine break-in contradiction

03WhiteGT · 06-08-2011, 08:26 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.

MacCool · 06-08-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 03WhiteGT

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.

We call that "anecdotal evidence", and in the scientific community it has zero statistical significance.

03WhiteGT · 06-08-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

We call that "anecdotal evidence", and in the scientific community it has zero statistical significance.

370Z forum = scientific community LOL

Like I said, subjective subject matter...

MacCool · 06-08-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 03WhiteGT

370Z forum = scientific community LOL

Yes, I agree. "Statistical significance" doesn't get much play here on the internet. All we need is enough anecdotes to convince us that our pre-conceived notion is correct.

TypeOne · 06-08-2011, 12:11 PM

Nissan is going to know better than anyone... if that's what they say. Do it.

Otherwise you might end up with a potentially bad situation...

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06-08-2011, 08:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
03WhiteGT Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 31 Drives: 2008 Corvette Rep Power: 15	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, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1852	Nissan is going to know better than anyone... if that's what they say. Do it. Otherwise you might end up with a potentially bad situation...