Why I support Nissan's break in period period

FrostyNaples · 04-15-2014, 11:27 AM

Back in 2003, when I purchased new a Sentra SE-R, I broke it in leaving the dealer lot , bouncing off the rev limiter going down the street.

6 years and 103,000 miles later, I traded it, in perfect running condition.

I'd be more inclined to believe the 'break in period' with first hand experience and not what others say.

Now with the Z, i've given it more of a gentle approach, but I chalk that up to age...

Chuck33079 · 04-15-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FrostyNaples

Back in 2003, when I purchased new a Sentra SE-R, I broke it in leaving the dealer lot , bouncing off the rev limiter going down the street.

6 years and 103,000 miles later, I traded it, in perfect running condition.

I'd be more inclined to believe the 'break in period' with first hand experience and not what others say.

Now with the Z, i've given it more of a gentle approach, but I chalk that up to age...

See, the problem with that logic is the fact that there's no way to tell if it would have been better had you done it differently. That's why I defer to the guys who make the cars. Also, the break in isn't just for the motor.

InnerDragon10 · 04-15-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Also, the break in isn't just for the motor.

Agreed

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FrostyNaples Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: FL Posts: 99 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 13	Back in 2003, when I purchased new a Sentra SE-R, I broke it in leaving the dealer lot , bouncing off the rev limiter going down the street. 6 years and 103,000 miles later, I traded it, in perfect running condition. I'd be more inclined to believe the 'break in period' with first hand experience and not what others say. Now with the Z, i've given it more of a gentle approach, but I chalk that up to age... carmelvalleyZ likes this. __________________ 2013 Pearl White (Base) 7A - DD

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