end of break-in period;now what

pick333 · 09-20-2013, 01:45 PM

I'll hit 1200 miles today on my 2013 135i. I've been patient, only hitting over 5000 rpms a couple of times. I know not to go to redline yet, but what is safe after 1200 miles? Is it safe now to floor in off of a stop, and OK to go to about 6000 rpms?

Kouper · 09-20-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pick333

I'll hit 1200 miles today on my 2013 135i. I've been patient, only hitting over 5000 rpms a couple of times. I know not to go to redline yet, but what is safe after 1200 miles? Is it safe now to floor in off of a stop, and OK to go to about 6000 rpms?

It is now safe to drive as intended. Drive it like you stole it and enjoy!

631twentyeighteye · 09-20-2013, 01:59 PM

after you change the motor oil, give it hell.

MightyMouseTech · 09-20-2013, 02:14 PM

Drive it like your ex-wife's new boyfriends Ferrari!

hau_nguyen91 · 09-20-2013, 02:17 PM

drive it like you dont give a shit

3002 tii · 09-20-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Drive it like your ex-wife's new boyfriends Ferrari!

Into a wall?

In all seriousness I'm quickly approaching 1200 miles and I'll be doing an oil change right around then.

CAVU · 09-20-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pick333

I'll hit 1200 miles today on my 2013 135i. I've been patient, only hitting over 5000 rpms a couple of times. I know not to go to redline yet, but what is safe after 1200 miles? Is it safe now to floor in off of a stop, and OK to go to about 6000 rpms?

Start enjoying my new favorite pastime... blasting around side roads with the windows down, enjoying the music of the motor and exhaust! I just hit 1700 miles and still haven't tried the launch control...

doublevanosrc · 09-20-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pick333

I'll hit 1200 miles today on my 2013 135i. I've been patient, only hitting over 5000 rpms a couple of times. I know not to go to redline yet, but what is safe after 1200 miles? Is it safe now to floor in off of a stop, and OK to go to about 6000 rpms?

Beat it like a redheaded step-child after the temp is right!!

Andrewcoja · 09-21-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rikMsport

Start enjoying my new favorite pastime... blasting around side roads with the windows down, enjoying the music of the motor and exhaust! I just hit 1700 miles and still haven't tried the launch control...

Ok, I didn't know the car actually came with launch control. Now I just need a place to test this out.

TheSt|G · 09-21-2013, 09:17 AM

First, fluid swap for the engine, trans, and diff. After that I would break in the rest of the RPMs over 50 miles.

Pyrat 2 · 09-21-2013, 09:45 AM

Change oil and filter first. Warm up engine so oil is above 200. Top off the tank and F L O G.

MightyMouseTech · 09-21-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 Tii

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Drive it like your ex-wife's new boyfriends Ferrari!

Into a wall?

In all seriousness I'm quickly approaching 1200 miles and I'll be doing an oil change right around then.

LOL, maybe not that extreme!

pick333 · 09-21-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

after you change the motor oil, give it hell.

Why is BMW telling me I don't need to change the oil until 14,000 miles? I'll reach that at about the time my warranty runs out! That can't be right. Is BMW nuts?

LMBe82 · 09-21-2013, 04:04 PM

I am not joking when I say this. I left the bmw dealership slipping the clutch and flooring it aka getting sideways right onto a main boulevard. 3 miles on the odometer. It is a lease and I think break in is bullshit. They break the motors in while they test them at the factory.

IEDEI · 09-21-2013, 05:34 PM

do you guys really think an oil change is necessary at 1200 miles? i personally don't think so....but is there any evidence that it really makes any difference?

i have friends who have done early oil changes and even sent the oil for analysis....and have found nothing but oil within the 'normal' range.

631twentyeighteye · 09-21-2013, 06:13 PM

Look at the oil when you drain it at 1200 miles. see the metal shavings? Those aren't good for moving parts. From quads and dirtbikes to cars, i've seen it in virtually every new motor after the break in process. Oil changes are cheap and easy, it takes an hour of your time and taking the shavings out with it.

MightyMouseTech · 09-21-2013, 06:31 PM

Especially from the rear diff. At 4000 km, the fluid that came out of there looked like liquid graphite.

Bama335 · 09-21-2013, 06:45 PM

I've never done an oil change at 1,200 previously, I usually waited until 7,500 or so. I also didn't change the transmission fluid or diff at all, but they were all leased cars.

As I plan on keeping this one for a long time, I'm going to change the oil and transmission shortly after 1200 - certainly can't hurt.

I plan on installing a Quaife before 30K miles, so I'm not bothering with the diff at this time.

Dackelone · 09-21-2013, 07:44 PM

Its not just the engine that you need to "break in" but also the clutch. I would start to use more and more revs. Always once the engine is fully warmed up! Try shifting at 5K for a few days, then 6K and so on... Also I would still vary your revs and try to lift off the throttle, at high revs when ever you can. Also try using the clutch faster and faster - over the next 1K miles. No real fast shifts for now... just vary your shifting speed over the next few miles.

Btw... I changed my oil and filter at 500 miles, 1,200 miles, 2,400, and 5K. Then I changed it every 5K miles or so from then on. I did not change my trans oil or diff oil until 30K miles. But once I did, I wished I would have changed it sooner. Especially the diff fluid - it looked pretty nasty.

Dack

SGJB135i · 09-21-2013, 07:49 PM

no one knows what they are talking about, SLAP a jb4 on it THEN floor the shi* out of it! hahaha just kidding, just enjoy the car until someone with a g37 or c class comes next to you and just punch the crap out of it! hahaha

E82IsTheWay! · 09-21-2013, 08:18 PM

drive it like you stole it now.

Chunner · 09-21-2013, 08:25 PM

beat it, launch it, just beat it!!!

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LMBe82 Private First Class 19 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2012 135i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ny iTrader: (0)	I am not joking when I say this. I left the bmw dealership slipping the clutch and flooring it aka getting sideways right onto a main boulevard. 3 miles on the odometer. It is a lease and I think break in is bullshit. They break the motors in while they test them at the factory.
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631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	Look at the oil when you drain it at 1200 miles. see the metal shavings? Those aren't good for moving parts. From quads and dirtbikes to cars, i've seen it in virtually every new motor after the break in process. Oil changes are cheap and easy, it takes an hour of your time and taking the shavings out with it. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Especially from the rear diff. At 4000 km, the fluid that came out of there looked like liquid graphite.
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Bama335 Lieutenant 27 Rep 542 Posts Drives: '13 E82 135is '13 E88 135 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dixie iTrader: (0)	I've never done an oil change at 1,200 previously, I usually waited until 7,500 or so. I also didn't change the transmission fluid or diff at all, but they were all leased cars. As I plan on keeping this one for a long time, I'm going to change the oil and transmission shortly after 1200 - certainly can't hurt. I plan on installing a Quaife before 30K miles, so I'm not bothering with the diff at this time.
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Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Its not just the engine that you need to "break in" but also the clutch. I would start to use more and more revs. Always once the engine is fully warmed up! Try shifting at 5K for a few days, then 6K and so on... Also I would still vary your revs and try to lift off the throttle, at high revs when ever you can. Also try using the clutch faster and faster - over the next 1K miles. No real fast shifts for now... just vary your shifting speed over the next few miles. Btw... I changed my oil and filter at 500 miles, 1,200 miles, 2,400, and 5K. Then I changed it every 5K miles or so from then on. I did not change my trans oil or diff oil until 30K miles. But once I did, I wished I would have changed it sooner. Especially the diff fluid - it looked pretty nasty. Dack __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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