Any advice on breaking in a leased 135i

Deepseabluered · 11-26-2009, 06:03 PM

Recently got a 135i and in Munich for the european delivery...really tempted to take it over 100 on autobahn but not sure about break in period. Its a leased car, any advice helps. Thanks

Evolution Racewerks · 11-27-2009, 03:36 PM

Don't people drive leased cars like they stole it? =P

BMW recommends break in motor until 1,200 miles.

JHZR2 · 01-03-2010, 10:05 AM

why worry about a lease?

If it were my car for the long haul, Id get the diff and transmission oil changed by 1000-1500 miles, as well as an oil change...

Id drive gently for the first 500 miles at least.

Mark M · 01-05-2010, 11:50 AM

Does BMW spec a different break-in requirement for a leased car vs a non-leased car? If so, this is news to me.

I would imagine it is the same as a non-leased car right?

In that case, 1200 miles under 4500 rpm, never and steady-state load on the motor, no cruise control. After that let her rip. However, for those seeking precaution, I had my oil changed at 1200 miles, but you will have to pay for it.

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Deepseabluered New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Deep Sea Blue, Red Lthr, 135i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Any advice on breaking in a leased 135i Recently got a 135i and in Munich for the european delivery...really tempted to take it over 100 on autobahn but not sure about break in period. Its a leased car, any advice helps. Thanks
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Evolution Racewerks Captain 140 Rep 863 Posts Drives: 20 M340i,15 M4,12 328i,08 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Azusa, CA iTrader: (3)	Don't people drive leased cars like they stole it? =P BMW recommends break in motor until 1,200 miles.
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	why worry about a lease? If it were my car for the long haul, Id get the diff and transmission oil changed by 1000-1500 miles, as well as an oil change... Id drive gently for the first 500 miles at least.
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Mark M Major 240 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	Does BMW spec a different break-in requirement for a leased car vs a non-leased car? If so, this is news to me. I would imagine it is the same as a non-leased car right? In that case, 1200 miles under 4500 rpm, never and steady-state load on the motor, no cruise control. After that let her rip. However, for those seeking precaution, I had my oil changed at 1200 miles, but you will have to pay for it.
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