Break-in period

[MCN1SMO]

it just means vary RPMS . just talking about if you are on the interstate for hours and your Z is just sitting at the same RPM for a long time thats all

 

[Brock]

Here's the part of the break-in procedure that I hate.

What the hell does that mean? Is "constant" +/- 0 mph, +/- 5mph, 20, 50, 100? What's a "long period"? A minute, 10 minutes, an hour, a day? Don't even touch the cruise control!

I drove 350 miles today. Have to use Cruise control as there are a number of tailgaters, and sneaky highway patrol along the way. But I try to raise, and lower the speed by 10 mph. We do what we can, and hope that the breaki-in goes well! Although I do do a bit of country driving that changes speed a lot. Can’t beat ourselves up over it! I say! ?

 

[Brock]

I drove 350 miles today. Have to use Cruise control as there are a number of tailgaters, and sneaky highway patrol along the way. But I try to raise, and lower the speed by 10 mph. We do what we can, and hope that the breaki-in goes well! Although I do do a bit of country driving that changes speed a lot. Can’t beat ourselves up over it! I say! ?

Now have 900 miles on it so far. Will drive more tomorrow.

 

[bpeckham]

Now have 900 miles on it so far. Will drive more tomorrow.

Part of my drive home. It was a bit grippy.

 

[Spartan]

Also replaced the cabin lights with LED’s from Panda Motorworks. Less than $20.00 makes a big difference!

link please

 

[trackratZ]

Break-in run, varying speeds and gears, now appx at 350 mi.

 

[NismoNed]

Break-in run, varying speeds and gears, now appx at 350 mi.

I am so jealous of those roads!

 

[Nurburg_beast]

Just put down the deposit for a Z Performance today and already got nervous lol. I know it is best not to do short trips during break-in periods. But my drive to work is very short (5mins-ish). I do go on 1hr+ drive on the mountain roads near my place every week, and I will definitely continue to do that once I get the car to work the engine through varying loads (while keeping the rpm below 4k). Aside from that, is there any other suggestion to properly break-in the car?

 

[bpeckham]

Just put down the deposit for a Z Performance today and already got nervous lol. I know it is best not to do short trips during break-in periods. But my drive to work is very short (5mins-ish). I do go on 1hr+ drive on the mountain roads near my place every week, and I will definitely continue to do that once I get the car to work the engine through varying loads (while keeping the rpm below 4k). Aside from that, is there any other suggestion to properly break-in the car?

Once you get the car, you'll be looking for any excuse to drive it. That's what happened to me. I'm sure you can find a route that will become the "long way" to work.

You can find the manual online, and it has a section on break in. Just follow what you find there. I think I read the entire manual before I had the car.

 

[trackratZ]

@Nurburg_beast It's a quite normal break-in period for these engines, just go thru the gears and varying speeds under 4K. I even nudge slightly over, 4.5K on short bursts, want it to be flexible across the range sooner. At 360 miles now. No heavy launches of course, but I disabled auto rev-match to blip the throttle as normally used to, should be fine to let the engine rev under foot/heel. Bottom line is drive it as how you would normally when under 4K. Plus I don't let the engine idle for long periods, drive it with light foot until it warms up, a few blocks. Enjoy your ride!

 

[ThePoorZ]

Back when I bought my 2016 Corvette, I stumbled across this article when I was googling “Why the hell do I need to stay below 4K rpms?!” It’s an interesting look into the why: https://yel.pca.org/porsche-engine-break-in/

 

[Who.Am.Eye.2716]

@Nurburg_beast
Another option is to change the oil when you hit your break in mileage. I switched to 5w30 and never looked back

 

[Bumflik]

Just put down the deposit for a Z Performance today and already got nervous lol. I know it is best not to do short trips during break-in periods. But my drive to work is very short (5mins-ish). I do go on 1hr+ drive on the mountain roads near my place every week, and I will definitely continue to do that once I get the car to work the engine through varying loads (while keeping the rpm below 4k). Aside from that, is there any other suggestion to properly break-in the car?

Short drives in the winter isn't healthy for DI engines. Gotta allow the engine to warm up to at least 180° Fahrenheit. Also, the fuel mixture in the engine oil increases during colder months due to ecu instructing for spraying more gas at ignition for starting the motor.

 

[takemorepills]

Just put down the deposit for a Z Performance today and already got nervous lol. I know it is best not to do short trips during break-in periods. But my drive to work is very short (5mins-ish). I do go on 1hr+ drive on the mountain roads near my place every week, and I will definitely continue to do that once I get the car to work the engine through varying loads (while keeping the rpm below 4k). Aside from that, is there any other suggestion to properly break-in the car?

5 min drives are torture on any engine.
You can get sludge when normal moisture isn't heated out of the engine oil, engines run a bit rich cold, small amounts of fuel buildup in the oil, and don't get a chance to be heated out of the oil, like water.
A bit worse for DI engines.

Additionally, large amounts of condensation collects in the exhaust, which causes rusting from the inside.

I suggest you lengthen those trips out. I'd be shooting for a minimum 15 minute drive.

 

[Bumflik]

Yea enjoy the scenic route and embrace the drive. Leave home early. I did it when for a short period when i used to daily my Z. Always drove for at least 35 min. And I'd hop on expressway for a good acceleration . Go the long way to work haha.