Break in time?

NotmyGTR · 05-07-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

not bad, i just did under 4 K for 1000 Km's

Your avatar looks like somebody taking vid while your running jym-kana. Looks pretty cool.
I started this thread because in the oil temp issue thread, everyone only talked about driving style/condition......but nobody mentioned a break in at all. I am just wondering if any of the 370 owners actually did anykind of break in and still had engine issues, ie high oil temps/warning lights/vehicle safety mods taking over?

AK370Z · 05-07-2009, 03:32 PM

Break-In a New Car

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Currently I have 548 miles on the Z. Pre 500 miles I have RELIGIOUSLY maintained 4K rpm and below. On highway, I have switched between 5th and 6th gear every 10 minutes (Nissan recommends you to NOT drive in the same RPM for long time during break in). Now that I'm past 500 miles, I am keeping it under 5000 rpm. I think after 800 miles, I'll keep it under 5500 rpm etc. Just increase 500 RPM every 200 miles you drive ... (btw, this is just me. Nissan recommends below 4K all the way to 1200 miles.)

It takes a lot of patience during break in period. Having a 332 HP VQ engine under the hood and not able to rev it above 4K rpm is probably one of the hardest thing you will ever do. But it'll pay off in the long run.

I followed the almost same as you've mentioned. Changed my oil @ 2000. I simply couldn't drive any longer with all those particles in the oil (Nissan recommends 1st oil change at 3750). Heck, by 3750, I may be running synthetic!!

NotmyGTR · 05-07-2009, 03:50 PM

Good info. Since you followed a break in guideline, did you notice any issues with your temps? I would assume after the first oil flush/change life should be good.
Something else I have always done after my break ins, when I flush/change the oil, I do the same for the waterside of the engine. Nissan doesnt recommend that until way late in the game as far as mileage is concerned. I am sure Im gonna follow my normal guidelines for both. Mr. Niikura has never led me in the wrong direction in the past.........guess I have to follow his wisdom.

05-07-2009, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 17	Following break in Good info. Since you followed a break in guideline, did you notice any issues with your temps? I would assume after the first oil flush/change life should be good. Something else I have always done after my break ins, when I flush/change the oil, I do the same for the waterside of the engine. Nissan doesnt recommend that until way late in the game as far as mileage is concerned. I am sure Im gonna follow my normal guidelines for both. Mr. Niikura has never led me in the wrong direction in the past.........guess I have to follow his wisdom. __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

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