Thread: Break in Y/N ?
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Old 07-07-2013, 09:45 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by Clembo View Post
Manual says pretty much the same thing. Vary RPMs and keep it under 4K except for emergencies. I had a 'few' emergencies as I drove it more. Best to just vary types of driving and RPMs throughout the period. Include some highway travel and don't be afraid to wind it out a few times every now and then. 'Emergencies', you know?
HA! "Emergencies", i like it.:happy0180:

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Originally Posted by boredom.is.me View Post
Take it to redline as you pull out of the lot. My car seems to be working brilliantly so far.
as much i would really love to do this, i dont want to take any chances.

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Originally Posted by whaap View Post
I always figured that the people writing the owners manual knew more about the subject than I did so I followed their recommendations.
Very true, i just wanted to see from actual experience from people with the same car how there car is doing.

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Originally Posted by oldpueblo View Post
It's my understanding that it's not just for the engine, all the systems need to break in. I'm sticking to what the manual says, that's its job.
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Originally Posted by PStaff716 View Post

The car is just screaming to be drivin hard :-)
It surely is!


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Originally Posted by dvdmzjr View Post
I put the rev beep thing at 3900. Figured better safe than sorry, and better to have an outside source keep an eye on me.
yeah, i know im already gonna love this feature. :O


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Originally Posted by 50 R View Post
Just very the RPM's nothing constant for about 600 miles, then go crazy!!
This makes perfect sense to me.
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