Breaking in the Engine

B-mtrd · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 10:25 PM

I was wondering what is the best way to break in the engine on the Speed3 ??
I'm keeping the RPMs below 4000, the dealer also told me not to keep a constant speed and RPMs for a while.
Any other tips to make sure the engine breaks in smoothly and lasts, also other that waiting for about 30 seconds before shutting down the engine what else is a good practice to make the turbo last.

Thanks in advance.

scientia · #2 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 07:38 PM

ntechnic has an excellent read for you right here: Best Practices For Breaking In a New Car.

B-mtrd · #3 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 10:27 PM

Good info, applies to motorcycles too.

Thank you !

D RODZ · #4 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 12:22 AM

that is some good info for people that think todays modern cars don't need a break in period.

MS3_kev · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 12:57 AM

regular driving with some a little hard driving wont hard at all.... just dont mash on the gas on every light. its pretty hard to keep the rpms under 4000 with this car hahahaha. but yeah make sure u do early oil change at 1000 to flush out after break in.

WARMAN86 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MS3_kev

regular driving with some a little hard driving wont hard at all.... just dont mash on the gas on every light. its pretty hard to keep the rpms under 4000 with this car hahahaha. but yeah make sure u do early oil change at 1000 to flush out after break in.

Yes, yes it is hard to keep it under 4000 RPMs. I think it needs a little hard acceleration here and there

I'm about to take mine cross country and it has a little under a thousand miles on it right now. Should I change the oil at 1000 or wait. I want to change it over to synthetic which can be a little pricey

HKSpeed3 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-20-2009, 01:36 PM

Aww... i wish i read this earlier, and change my oil at 500 miles..

BigJay · #8 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009, 03:01 AM

good stuff

kyoo · #9 (**permalink**) 12-05-2009, 04:14 PM

+1 give it boost every once in a while, normal driving, vary rpms,

when you give the motor boost/more throttle, wait til the car is fully warmed up - about 20 minutes of running, not just when the oil temp gauge is in the middle.

it's how i broke in my evo, motor runs perfectly, not a drop of oil spilled

luis · #10 (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 12:48 PM

gonna try the advice provide... thanks all...

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