Break-In a New Car

import111 · 03-12-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyz10

I thinkl i agree with one of the posts... drive it slowly for a few hunfred and gradually drive it harder and harder and hard! after 500 miles

This is exactly how I broke in my 370Z.

AK370Z · 03-12-2009, 02:31 AM

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.

nicknick · 07-17-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by import111

This is exactly how I broke in my 370Z.

Why do people have to drive it "hard". Are they not able to experience all the other pleasurable sensations from just driving and enjoying the car. There is noo need to kill the car.

lovethe370z · 11-07-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

Why do people have to drive it "hard". Are they not able to experience all the other pleasurable sensations from just driving and enjoying the car. There is noo need to kill the car.

The mentality of most who would buy a car like this is to drive it hard. That is why they find it difficult to restrain. Its like a 30 day countdown until Christmas for a child.

And no, I'm not poking fun at anyone here. I'm in the same boat. I can't wait to take the beast to work to show it off, and take people for rides. But not being able to floor it with them in the car? That would be aweful! I think I'm going to have to wait until after break-in before taking people with me. The pressure would be too intense. I would feel as though I have to take it to red line at every shift to show them how powerful the car is.

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