This Break-In Period Sucks
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04-17-2003, 11:23 AM
Re: This Break-In Period Sucks
It's not so bad. As other say, spikes above 4K aren't a big deal, just don't do it all the time. Heck, Toyota says don't take it over 60 MPH for 1200 miles - how unreasonable (in Atlanta traffic) is that?
I don't rev mine past 3K very much anyhow, unless I just want some extra zip.
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04-17-2003, 12:11 PM
Re: This Break-In Period Sucks
I'm still in the break-in period(woot, 3 1/2months ownership, only 800miles) but every week or two I'll get riddy and give it a quick run through like 2nd gear and mine is still alive 
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Re: This Break-In Period Sucks
Found this below in another post...
gordgee (zfreak)
04/14/03 06:33 PM
Some argue you don't need to break-in.
From thedriversedge.com, one of the best articles that I read re the break-in schedule and the one I followed 'cause it made sense to me:
Break-in Schedule
JEFF'S NEW CAR BREAK-IN TIPS
The first 2,000 miles is the single most important period in your car's life. This is what determines if the car is a 90,000 mile car or a 190,000 mile car. Remember this! The break-in period is split into three parts.
1) For the first 1000 miles, don't run the car over 3,500 RPM, and don't depress the gas pedal more than half-way to the floor unless absolutely necessary.
***NOTE***
If you have to get onto the freeway, or you need to pass a slow moving truck, STAND ON IT. But don't make a habit of running the car hard during the first 1000 miles. Also, if your car has cruise control, don't use it during this time. You want to vary the engine speed and load as much as possible.
2) During the second interval, which is only 500 miles, you can slowly start using more and more of the engine's power.
3) The third interval is also 500 miles. During this time, use the car HARDER than you would normally. If you only drive 35MPH in the city, and after 50,000 miles move to Boulder Colorado, the car will be working harder than it ever has before, and will NOT be a happy camper! And by harder, I mean both RPM and load. Cruising along at 55MPH in third gear doesn't count! The best thing you can do is to run it full throttle 0-60, shifting above 5,000 RPM. (It is also a good idea to do this twice a month for as long as you own the car.) This keeps the soot out of the exhaust pipe, cleans the catalytic converter, and evaporates the water that is made there. If you do not do this, the exhaust system will rust from the inside out!
4) After the break-in period, you may return to your normal driving style, and the car will be prepared for any changes it might see down the road.
gordgee (zfreak)
04/14/03 06:33 PM
Some argue you don't need to break-in.
From thedriversedge.com, one of the best articles that I read re the break-in schedule and the one I followed 'cause it made sense to me:
Break-in Schedule
JEFF'S NEW CAR BREAK-IN TIPS
The first 2,000 miles is the single most important period in your car's life. This is what determines if the car is a 90,000 mile car or a 190,000 mile car. Remember this! The break-in period is split into three parts.
1) For the first 1000 miles, don't run the car over 3,500 RPM, and don't depress the gas pedal more than half-way to the floor unless absolutely necessary.
***NOTE***
If you have to get onto the freeway, or you need to pass a slow moving truck, STAND ON IT. But don't make a habit of running the car hard during the first 1000 miles. Also, if your car has cruise control, don't use it during this time. You want to vary the engine speed and load as much as possible.
2) During the second interval, which is only 500 miles, you can slowly start using more and more of the engine's power.
3) The third interval is also 500 miles. During this time, use the car HARDER than you would normally. If you only drive 35MPH in the city, and after 50,000 miles move to Boulder Colorado, the car will be working harder than it ever has before, and will NOT be a happy camper! And by harder, I mean both RPM and load. Cruising along at 55MPH in third gear doesn't count! The best thing you can do is to run it full throttle 0-60, shifting above 5,000 RPM. (It is also a good idea to do this twice a month for as long as you own the car.) This keeps the soot out of the exhaust pipe, cleans the catalytic converter, and evaporates the water that is made there. If you do not do this, the exhaust system will rust from the inside out!
4) After the break-in period, you may return to your normal driving style, and the car will be prepared for any changes it might see down the road.
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04-17-2003, 05:09 PM
Re: This Break-In Period Sucks
I dunno, I see a lot of sense in the article TC posted, and it basically follows what Infiniti recommends anyway.
Personally, I'm a little over 1,000 miles and counting down. I've hit 4,000 quite a few times, gone over maybe twice (hit 5,000 once in second gear for an instant).
Once the initial 1,200 period is over, it is a good idea to push the engine now and again - not only to keep things clean, but also to let it get a feel for that kind of revs, and work the cylinders. What I mean by that is, at higher revs, the pistons might travel an extra micron or two higher up the cylinder wall than under low rev driving just by sheer centrifugal force. If the first time you really punch it is at 80,000 miles, that's not a good thing. Besides, who the heck wants to wait that long before punching it - and once you've broken it in, it's only natural that you're going to explore those extra revs more than you will over time!
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Personally, I'm a little over 1,000 miles and counting down. I've hit 4,000 quite a few times, gone over maybe twice (hit 5,000 once in second gear for an instant).
Once the initial 1,200 period is over, it is a good idea to push the engine now and again - not only to keep things clean, but also to let it get a feel for that kind of revs, and work the cylinders. What I mean by that is, at higher revs, the pistons might travel an extra micron or two higher up the cylinder wall than under low rev driving just by sheer centrifugal force. If the first time you really punch it is at 80,000 miles, that's not a good thing. Besides, who the heck wants to wait that long before punching it - and once you've broken it in, it's only natural that you're going to explore those extra revs more than you will over time!
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Re: This Break-In Period Sucks
If you read your G35 manual on when to shift gears, you'll end up second guessing the manufacturer, too. The speed shifts are ridiculously low (something like being in sixth gear when you're going 30mph) and the intervals are way too close (you would need to be shifting every two seconds).
I don’t know what’s up with that, but during my break-in period, I drove sporadically at high and low RPMs and my car is just fine.
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I don’t know what’s up with that, but during my break-in period, I drove sporadically at high and low RPMs and my car is just fine.
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04-17-2003, 05:57 PM
Re: This Break-In Period Sucks
FastBlack, Gordgee's article that TCFool reposted above, IMO, isn't an attempt to second guess the manufacturer. Altho following the manufacturer's recommendations should be fool proof, these days the Owners manuals aren't very explicit- even ambiguous at times. I've read thru that article and it's hard to find fault with it. It seems to take into account the manufacturer's guidlines and goes a step or 2 further.
IMHO it's a good guide to refer to if you're into being a little more '****' about car maintenance.
Interestingly, I'd bet that a few that have read that post have not even picked up the O/M or even know where it is. For them, the post would be their only source of how to break the car in.
Don't get me wrong dude, everyone should read the O/M at least once, follow it, and keep it handy for reference, but taking it a step further here and there is a good thing....[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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IMHO it's a good guide to refer to if you're into being a little more '****' about car maintenance.
Interestingly, I'd bet that a few that have read that post have not even picked up the O/M or even know where it is. For them, the post would be their only source of how to break the car in.
Don't get me wrong dude, everyone should read the O/M at least once, follow it, and keep it handy for reference, but taking it a step further here and there is a good thing....[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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