Break-in period but running out time! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

autosenses · 06-05-2022, 08:46 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm having a blast driving this thing in the AM. I've driven some pretty cool roads as my first few drives. My issue- my AutoX is scheduled for the 25th at lime rock, which is basically a mini track. According to my calculations, I'll have about 850-900 for the 25th.

My silly question- If I get an oil change the night before at 850mil, would that still be safe? Lime rock is 80mile from me so add that to the clock I guess? lol

Now that my kids are asleep- i'm going out for a quick 20mil loop. brb

autosenses · 06-05-2022, 08:48 PM

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This AM around 6:30. Amazing.

Sapphireho · 06-05-2022, 08:51 PM

Go, have fun. You have a warranty. And I wouldn't bother with an oil change, unless my owners manual says to.

autosenses · 06-05-2022, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Go, have fun. You have a warranty. And I wouldn't bother with an oil change, unless my owners manual says to.

Manual says 1,000 oil change. No revs above 4k.

Sapphireho · 06-05-2022, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by autosenses

Manual says 1,000 oil change. No revs above 4k.

Cool. Go put in some good oil and have fun!

Autoxer62 · 06-06-2022, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autosenses

Hey everyone,

I'm having a blast driving this thing in the AM. I've driven some pretty cool roads as my first few drives. My issue- my AutoX is scheduled for the 25th at lime rock, which is basically a mini track. According to my calculations, I'll have about 850-900 for the 25th.

My silly question- If I get an oil change the night before at 850mil, would that still be safe? Lime rock is 80mile from me so add that to the clock I guess? lol

Now that my kids are asleep- i'm going out for a quick 20mil loop. brb

Take the kids for a couple drives in the next two weekends, that oughta do it

Otherwise, yeah, I think I'd change the oil prior to the event even if it's a little short of 1000.

Yoshoobaroo · 06-06-2022, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by autosenses

Manual says 1,000 oil change.

Where? I didn’t see any mention of an oil change before 6000 miles / 6 months.

foshjowler · 06-06-2022, 08:15 AM

Don't overthink this. The break in period is mostly for the clutch, brakes, and diff. Manufacturing has come a long way, and engines don't need the break ins they used to.

My first autox was at 600 miles, and I'd be shocked if I ever see any issues from it. The BRZ doesn't specify an oil change at 1000 miles, and just says to do the normal 6000 mile service interval.

14stu · 06-06-2022, 12:21 PM

I autox and tracked my 2022 before 1000mi, just send it. Did the same with my last one.

CSG Mike · 06-06-2022, 01:28 PM

You'll be just fine.

Changing ALL the fluids is a great idea to get break-in metals out.

autosenses · 06-06-2022, 09:46 PM

Yes, correction the manual just says keep under 4k for the first 1,000.

Yeah, I'm sending it for sure. I'll be short of the 1,000mil for the first oil change. Oil change appointment is 23rd, AutoX is June 25th. Can't wait to start learning and feeling the car out..

autosenses · 06-06-2022, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

You'll be just fine.

Changing ALL the fluids is a great idea to get break-in metals out.

All Fluids?

cmiovino · 06-06-2022, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by autosenses

All Fluids?

Yeah, like your diff, trans, etc. All that stuff is going to have metals stuck to the plug magnets or just in the fluid. More will be in there during the first 1k miles as things wear in. Change all that so it's not floating around in there for the next 30k.

CSG Mike · 06-06-2022, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by autosenses

All Fluids?

Yes, all lubricants.

Engine trans diff.

06-05-2022, 08:46 PM	#1
autosenses Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Drives: 22 Raven 86, 19 STI, 15MK7 SE daily Location: Saratoga NY Posts: 152 Thanks: 14 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Break-in period but running out time! Hey everyone, I'm having a blast driving this thing in the AM. I've driven some pretty cool roads as my first few drives. My issue- my AutoX is scheduled for the 25th at lime rock, which is basically a mini track. According to my calculations, I'll have about 850-900 for the 25th. My silly question- If I get an oil change the night before at 850mil, would that still be safe? Lime rock is 80mile from me so add that to the clock I guess? lol Now that my kids are asleep- i'm going out for a quick 20mil loop. brb

06-06-2022, 08:15 AM	#8
foshjowler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Drives: 2022 BRZ; 2014 BRZ Location: North Carolina Posts: 156 Thanks: 3 Thanked 83 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't overthink this. The break in period is mostly for the clutch, brakes, and diff. Manufacturing has come a long way, and engines don't need the break ins they used to. My first autox was at 600 miles, and I'd be shocked if I ever see any issues from it. The BRZ doesn't specify an oil change at 1000 miles, and just says to do the normal 6000 mile service interval. __________________ 2022 BRZ 2014 BRZ 1991 Miata Autox Videos

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autosenses Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Drives: 22 Raven 86, 19 STI, 15MK7 SE daily Location: Saratoga NY Posts: 152 Thanks: 14 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This AM around 6:30. Amazing.

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06-06-2022, 09:46 PM	#11
autosenses Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Drives: 22 Raven 86, 19 STI, 15MK7 SE daily Location: Saratoga NY Posts: 152 Thanks: 14 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes, correction the manual just says keep under 4k for the first 1,000. Yeah, I'm sending it for sure. I'll be short of the 1,000mil for the first oil change. Oil change appointment is 23rd, AutoX is June 25th. Can't wait to start learning and feeling the car out..

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