Driving a New Z home

critical · 10-12-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verda7junior

I would say to leave it in 6th gear but just change your speed.

The break in schedule in the owners manual says:

During the first 1,200 miles follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow.
Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

avoid hard braking? what's the logic behind this or is there none with this whole break in period thing?

Z_ealot · 10-13-2013, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critical

avoid hard braking? what's the logic behind this or is there none with this whole break in period thing?

basically so you dont have the wobble effect caused by hard breaking and causing the brake shoes to heat up and leave deposits on the rotors, not stomping on the brakes lets the rotor build up an even layer of brake shoe deposits...on the other hand i have heard something to the opposite effect so i'll let someone else chime in who knows more about it

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