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07-08-2013, 01:45 PM

If i remember right, the manual says break in period is the first 1,000 miles. Says do not keep the revs consistent but to keep them moving, so basically a lot of city driving. do not exceed 4K RPM until after the first 1,000 miles. I don't believe the manual says anything about an oil change at 1,000 miles, but i did one anyway.

This is exactly what i did for my car, I've had it for a year and 1 month today, with approx. 16,550 miles on it. I have had no issues other than condensation in the taillights, and the normal cricket noise every so often.

Hope this helps! :happy0180:

MyGT86 · 07-09-2013, 02:59 PM

I am currently at 700ish miles on my FRS. So far I have followed the owners man keep shifts under 4k. I have jumped on it a few times "emergencies"

no issues. And if you want to follow the owner man then you can set a shift light and beep to keep you under or at 4k for your shifts. Have fun

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 07-09-2013, 03:17 PM

Break-in procedures are pretty controversial topics so many people have there own ideas as to what is best for the engine. But the general consensus for the FRS/BRZ is what the manual says, don't go past 4000 RPM for the first 1000 miles but don't baby it through it either otherwise some things won't wear in. Also alot of people said to change the oil a bit early at the 1000 mile mark because there are metal shavings floating around in the oil pan after the break in which is normal, then proceed to normal maintenance schedules.

tCsonfrs · 07-13-2013, 01:32 AM

Don't have my car yet but I have a quick questiom; how often should I be varying the RPMs on a 75 mile highway trip?

And whats "too long" to stay at one speed on that same trip?

bkblitzed · 07-13-2013, 01:33 AM

i had the same question when i bought my car, so i would just go between 65-80mph on and off again lol.

tCsonfrs · 07-13-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bkblitzed

i had the same question when i bought my car, so i would just go between 65-80mph on and off again lol.

And you have to do that for the first 1000 miles? Thats gonna be a pain, by the time break in is over crusie control is going to be a luxury to me lol.

TheEradicator · 07-13-2013, 02:15 AM

Trust your gut, either follow the cars manual or the person trying to discredit the manual by saying something amazing like "that manual was written by lawyers... Trust this guy on the web he has pictures of pistons...."

I personally went with the manual.

bkblitzed · 07-13-2013, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tCsonfrs

And you have to do that for the first 1000 miles? Thats gonna be a pain, by the time break in is over crusie control is going to be a luxury to me lol.

no only for 500 miles. For every 100 miles i passed, I would rev it up 1k more rpm. So by 7-850miles I was shifting around 7k rpm.

Gixxersixxerman · 07-13-2013, 02:25 AM

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

20k not one issue other then the ECU swap.. Countless trackdays and autoX.. Both my gixxers ran in the same way, 84k on my race bike with not a problem, stock other then exhaust and AF with a power commander, the 2011 gixxer 750 has 24k not a issue with either.. Also the 03 600 put 112 to the wheel after 54k so I didn't have a issue running three engines in with the motune method

5th 86 · 07-13-2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by oldpueblo

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.

Yep after about 1600km the suspension broke in and felt much better, just set the shift light to 3800rpm and have fun

TRD4life · 07-14-2013, 05:50 PM

Can someone explain what it means to "keep the RPM varied" during a drive? Like, how long is sitting at a single RPM too long? Does just taking your foot on and off the throttle count as varying the RPM, or must I actually shift gears?

troek · 07-16-2013, 01:32 AM

i broke in my car by driving full throttle on the toyo turnpike. so far so good.

lexusb3 · 07-16-2013, 02:02 AM

I got the car broke it in 1500 miles then I boosted it 400++ hp later no problems and 13,000 miles

mav1178 · 07-16-2013, 03:45 AM

Here's what I did to break in the car:

I drove it from Denver to Los Angeles in one day.

-alex

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07-08-2013, 01:45 PM	#29
SilentAngel Guest Posts: n/a Mentioned: Post(s) Tagged: Thread(s)	If i remember right, the manual says break in period is the first 1,000 miles. Says do not keep the revs consistent but to keep them moving, so basically a lot of city driving. do not exceed 4K RPM until after the first 1,000 miles. I don't believe the manual says anything about an oil change at 1,000 miles, but i did one anyway. This is exactly what i did for my car, I've had it for a year and 1 month today, with approx. 16,550 miles on it. I have had no issues other than condensation in the taillights, and the normal cricket noise every so often. Hope this helps! :happy0180:

07-09-2013, 02:59 PM	#30
MyGT86 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 M/T Asphault FRS Location: Sacramento ca Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am currently at 700ish miles on my FRS. So far I have followed the owners man keep shifts under 4k. I have jumped on it a few times "emergencies" no issues. And if you want to follow the owner man then you can set a shift light and beep to keep you under or at 4k for your shifts. Have fun

07-13-2013, 01:32 AM	#32
tCsonfrs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 10 Series FR-S #207 Location: Fredericksburg, Va Posts: 141 Thanks: 355 Thanked 65 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't have my car yet but I have a quick questiom; how often should I be varying the RPMs on a 75 mile highway trip? And whats "too long" to stay at one speed on that same trip?

07-13-2013, 01:33 AM	#33
bkblitzed is better than you Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 raven FRS Location: Norcal Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 591 Thanked 1,347 Times in 745 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i had the same question when i bought my car, so i would just go between 65-80mph on and off again lol.

07-13-2013, 02:15 AM	#35
TheEradicator Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S (Raven) Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 43 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Trust your gut, either follow the cars manual or the person trying to discredit the manual by saying something amazing like "that manual was written by lawyers... Trust this guy on the web he has pictures of pistons...." I personally went with the manual.

07-13-2013, 02:25 AM	#37
Gixxersixxerman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86, 66 beetle, 11 GSXR 750 Location: Las Vegas, NV. Posts: 1,382 Thanks: 575 Thanked 836 Times in 436 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm 20k not one issue other then the ECU swap.. Countless trackdays and autoX.. Both my gixxers ran in the same way, 84k on my race bike with not a problem, stock other then exhaust and AF with a power commander, the 2011 gixxer 750 has 24k not a issue with either.. Also the 03 600 put 112 to the wheel after 54k so I didn't have a issue running three engines in with the motune method

07-14-2013, 05:50 PM	#39
TRD4life Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 10 Series FRS #1525 Location: New Orleans Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can someone explain what it means to "keep the RPM varied" during a drive? Like, how long is sitting at a single RPM too long? Does just taking your foot on and off the throttle count as varying the RPM, or must I actually shift gears?

07-16-2013, 02:02 AM	#41
lexusb3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: FRS Location: florida Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 736 Thanked 570 Times in 434 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I got the car broke it in 1500 miles then I boosted it 400++ hp later no problems and 13,000 miles

07-16-2013, 03:45 AM	#42
mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,099 Times in 3,030 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Here's what I did to break in the car: I drove it from Denver to Los Angeles in one day. -alex

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