N54 Break-in Period?

gmag21 · 12-13-2008, 12:42 PM

Hello everyone,

Im questioned about the break-in period when my 135i first arrives.. I've heard people claim that its better to drive under 5k rpm's for the first 1000 miles.. Now also I saw somewhere that the way you're gonna drive it longterm is the way you wanna drive it when you first get the car..

Does anyone know the proper way to break-in the car to prepare for JB3 tune, a pair of catless DP's, and a CAI.

Thanks,

Grant

topvega · 12-13-2008, 01:08 PM

The answer to this will depend on who you ask.. some say take it easy for the break in, varying your revs and others say to drive it hard...

mynew135 · 12-13-2008, 01:47 PM

Break in period is listed in the manual. Regardless of what you're going to do with it after.

Mad Dragon · 12-13-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gmag21

Does anyone know the proper way to break-in the car to prepare for JB3 tune, a pair of catless DP's, and a CAI.

Yes. Save up money for the inevitable denied warranty claims. :wink:

Mega Man · 12-13-2008, 01:56 PM

I'm taking it easy for 1,200 miles. Not going above 4500 RPM, and smashing down on the gas pedal or brakes.

After 1,200 though it's time to go a little bit crazy...

Brady1984 · 12-13-2008, 01:58 PM

you are going to put the JB3 before you break the car in regular?

corpsman · 12-13-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

I'm taking it easy for 1,200 miles. Not going above 4500 RPM, and smashing down on the gas pedal or brakes.

After 1,200 though it's time to go a little bit crazy...

That's exactly what my CA told me, in addition to not go over 120 for the 1st 1200 miles. I'm driving to Belgium Sunday, I'll hit 1200 mile on the way. SWEET

135i_TT · 12-13-2008, 03:36 PM

Awesome! Have fun! And yea Grant if I remember correctly there was a thread regarding break-in but i think MegaMan is correct, dont go over 4500 RPM's under 1,200 Miles. We shuld do a 1,200mile trip wen our 1ers come in and throw the JB3's on at the same time ha.

audi2bmw1 · 12-13-2008, 07:54 PM

owners manual states dont take it past 4500rpms and not to exceed 100mph untill after 1500miles

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 12-13-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by audi2bmw1

owners manual states dont take it past 4500rpms and not to exceed 100mph untill after 1500miles

That's what they told me at PCD too :w00t:

audi2bmw1 · 12-13-2008, 08:13 PM

yup yup/..it was hard but i followed the rules...im good now tho

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 12-13-2008, 08:20 PM

I've caught myself a couple of times right at 100!!! It's just so darn easy to get there!!!

audi2bmw1 · 12-13-2008, 08:22 PM

agreed...very smooth powerband

larryn · 12-13-2008, 08:38 PM

Check here :smile:

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 12-13-2008, 08:41 PM

that was fun

DBFIU · 12-13-2008, 08:42 PM

Hi,

There are so many different opinions on break in methods.

Most major car manufacturers are aware that some people will not break the car in correctly. For example, a soccor mom goes out and buys a brand new Hummer 2, i dont think she is aware of break-in let alone where to pour the washer fluid. Manufacturers try as best they can to account for this (cold start-up protection is a good example).

In most cases, you will hear people say to drive it 'hard' and some people say to 'baby it'. I too have broken in numerous cars, I don't like to baby a brand new car nor do I like to 'romp' it all the time.

So I keep it simple, find the middle ground. The key to break in is to LOAD the engine and vary the RPMs frequently. Do not sit at 2500 RPM for an hour long trip on a new car.

A lot of times, engines come from the factory somewhat broken in for situations like soccer mom as mentioned above.

Always remember that no 2 cars are the same.

Please don't tear me apart on this, break-in is a sensitive subject. If you disagree with my methods please just let me know!

Thanks :wub:

baseballbreath · 12-13-2008, 08:45 PM

My CA told me to take it easy (didn't give me an RPM) but not to baby it for the first 500 to 1000 miles. This engine needs it's exercise to break it in properly. I followed the rules pretty much, but now I'm at 2300 so it's game on! lol

larryn · 12-13-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBFIU

Hi,

There are so many different opinions on break in methods.

Most major car manufacturers are aware that some people will not break the car in correctly. For example, a soccor mom goes out and buys a brand new Hummer 2, i dont think she is aware of break-in let alone where to pour the washer fluid. Manufacturers try as best they can to account for this (cold start-up protection is a good example).

In most cases, you will hear people say to drive it 'hard' and some people say to 'baby it'. I too have broken in numerous cars, I don't like to baby a brand new car nor do I like to 'romp' it all the time.

So I keep it simple, find the middle ground. The key to break in is to LOAD the engine and vary the RPMs frequently. Do not sit at 2500 RPM for an hour long trip on a new car.

A lot of times, engines come from the factory somewhat broken in for situations like soccer mom as mentioned above.

Always remember that no 2 cars are the same.

Please don't tear me apart on this, break-in is a sensitive subject. If you disagree with my methods please just let me know!

Thanks :wub:

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

Check here :smile:

Sorry, there's literally 20 threads on this topic already.

Feel free to add to older threads in lieu of creating a duplicate of a duplicate. Not picking on anybody in particular.

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DBFIU Crack Addict 84 Rep 759 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hollywood, Florida iTrader: (0)	Hi, There are so many different opinions on break in methods. Most major car manufacturers are aware that some people will not break the car in correctly. For example, a soccor mom goes out and buys a brand new Hummer 2, i dont think she is aware of break-in let alone where to pour the washer fluid. Manufacturers try as best they can to account for this (cold start-up protection is a good example). In most cases, you will hear people say to drive it 'hard' and some people say to 'baby it'. I too have broken in numerous cars, I don't like to baby a brand new car nor do I like to 'romp' it all the time. So I keep it simple, find the middle ground. The key to break in is to LOAD the engine and vary the RPMs frequently. Do not sit at 2500 RPM for an hour long trip on a new car. A lot of times, engines come from the factory somewhat broken in for situations like soccer mom as mentioned above. Always remember that no 2 cars are the same. Please don't tear me apart on this, break-in is a sensitive subject. If you disagree with my methods please just let me know! Thanks :wub:
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