Break-In a New Car

Gurps · 08-31-2011, 11:55 AM

Guys,
I bought my car off the lot with 50miles on it. No idea how those 50 miles were driven.

I have driven it quite "normal" since I got. However, two times I punched it on the highway and the RPMS hit 7000 for a brief period of time, say 2 secs both time.

I know the manual says not to go over 3000 rpms, so is this a potential issue if I touched 7000 rpm if only briefly?

I just don't want any oil burning issued down the road. My last care burned oil and it was a nightmare.

11Thumper · 08-31-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurps

Guys,
I bought my car off the lot with 50miles on it. No idea how those 50 miles were driven.

I have driven it quite "normal" since I got. However, two times I punched it on the highway and the RPMS hit 7000 for a brief period of time, say 2 secs both time.

I know the manual says not to go over 3000 rpms, so is this a potential issue if I touched 7000 rpm if only briefly?

I just don't want any oil burning issued down the road. My last care burned oil and it was a nightmare.

Stupid to ask now, you already drove it to 7,000rpm despite knowing what the manual says. Why?. You should buy a few cases of oil now since you'll be adding a quart every 100 miles.

Gurps · 08-31-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Stupid to ask now, you already drove it to 7,000rpm despite knowing what the manual says. Why?. You should buy a few cases of oil now since you'll be adding a quart every 100 miles.

Actually I did not know untill now.
When I drove off the lot the dealer told me that there was no need to break in the car. I went with what he told me. Only after reading around when I got home did I find out. It was after the fact that I found out, I went with what the salesmen told me.

Gurps · 08-31-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Stupid to ask now, you already drove it to 7,000rpm despite knowing what the manual says. Why?. You should buy a few cases of oil now since you'll be adding a quart every 100 miles.

Do you have some evidence to back up the claim I will be burning a quart every 100 miles?

scottIN · 08-31-2011, 02:49 PM

Your car was probably redlined the second it hit the US shore. When I lived in Charleston, we'd sit down at the port and watch them unload the BMWs from the ROROs.
Those guys would come flying off the ship, sideways through the gravel, full throttle across the parking lot (few hundred yards), skid it into a spot, jump out, slam the door and run back and get another one. They were *not* concerned about proper break in procedure...

nogoodname · 12-17-2008, 02:21 PM

there are soo many myths about this....... I guess it just comes down to preference..

looks like a case for the Mythbusters.....LOL

AK370Z · 12-17-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

looks like a case for the Mythbusters.....LOL

AGreed. Everyone I ask has a different input about this topic. Want to email Mythbusters about it, nogood?

tranceformer · 12-17-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

AGreed. Everyone I ask has a different input about this topic. Want to email Mythbusters about it, nogood?

Email it to Top Gear instead.

AK370Z · 12-17-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

Email it to Top Gear instead.

I think I can guess what method Jeremy Clarkson will use...

sensi09 · 12-17-2008, 02:24 PM

I've never exactly followed break-in instructions. I usually pass the rev limit early on and begin driving hard after a few hundred miles.

When compared to others with the same exact car, my car is typically a bit faster than theirs during roll-on runs. No myth in mind.

shumby · 12-17-2008, 03:24 PM

MAn I tried to do a break in on my new G I got to about 150 km then I was like aaaaaaaaaaa fcuk it. MAn my car is fast lol "7500 rpm what? no infiniti warrenty that was not me I follow the manual for my break in."

nogoodname · 12-18-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

MAn I tried to do a break in on my new G I got to about 150 km then I was like aaaaaaaaaaa fcuk it. MAn my car is fast lol "7500 rpm what? no infiniti warrenty that was not me I follow the manual for my break in."

you did break it in......just misunderstood what break in means

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Originally Posted by zero

Improper break-in = oil burning problem years later.

I've heard of that too....... maybe we should ask the ppl who dont have oil burning problems with the 03 G Coupes and see what break-in they did.

zero · 12-19-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

I've heard of that too....... maybe we should ask the ppl who dont have oil burning problems with the 03 G Coupes and see what break-in they did.

I did break in my 03 350Z as suggested by the manual. My 03 350Z has no issue with the oil burning what so ever... the rear bumper is always clean and the oil level is always full between the oil change.

cstr_Cali · 12-17-2008, 03:32 PM

Damn. That's going to be a hard first 1.200 mls.

nicknick · 06-26-2009, 01:18 AM

I ran in my car very carefully and now at approx 37G km's it runs beautifully. I have driven an mx5 that was driven with no sympathy and it showed it. so i guess break in your car gently.

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shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 46 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 238	MAn I tried to do a break in on my new G I got to about 150 km then I was like aaaaaaaaaaa fcuk it. MAn my car is fast lol "7500 rpm what? no infiniti warrenty that was not me I follow the manual for my break in." __________________ 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

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cstr_Cali Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 347 Drives: smoke grey Rep Power: 574	Damn. That's going to be a hard first 1.200 mls. __________________ Waiting to see if she fits. Fingers crossed.

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08-31-2011, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gurps Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 93 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 15	Guys, I bought my car off the lot with 50miles on it. No idea how those 50 miles were driven. I have driven it quite "normal" since I got. However, two times I punched it on the highway and the RPMS hit 7000 for a brief period of time, say 2 secs both time. I know the manual says not to go over 3000 rpms, so is this a potential issue if I touched 7000 rpm if only briefly? I just don't want any oil burning issued down the road. My last care burned oil and it was a nightmare.

08-31-2011, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 56	Your car was probably redlined the second it hit the US shore. When I lived in Charleston, we'd sit down at the port and watch them unload the BMWs from the ROROs. Those guys would come flying off the ship, sideways through the gravel, full throttle across the parking lot (few hundred yards), skid it into a spot, jump out, slam the door and run back and get another one. They were not concerned about proper break in procedure...

12-17-2008, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	there are soo many myths about this....... I guess it just comes down to preference.. looks like a case for the Mythbusters.....LOL

12-17-2008, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 18	I've never exactly followed break-in instructions. I usually pass the rev limit early on and begin driving hard after a few hundred miles. When compared to others with the same exact car, my car is typically a bit faster than theirs during roll-on runs. No myth in mind.

06-26-2009, 01:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 18	I ran in my car very carefully and now at approx 37G km's it runs beautifully. I have driven an mx5 that was driven with no sympathy and it showed it. so i guess break in your car gently.