hey... i just bought a new Z... i was just wondering how you guys broke in your Z... what to do, what not to do.. miles, revs, etc... love to hear what your guys think....

 

Rev Limiter out of the dealership lot. JK

 

First 1200 miles, don't rev past 4000 RPM, could be lower I forget.

No long distance driving. Vary your speeds for the first 1200 miles.

After that, enjoy. BTW, I am in my break-in period as well.

 

Read the MANUAL..........it is your friend!

 

Best advice right there. You wouldn't even be asking this question if you did read it

 

I thought that following the manual break-in could have negative effects when you start to run the car hard and to redline becuase the piston rings would be set for a lower RPM.

 

I followed the break in recs but redlined it once every 100 miles after about 300 miles.

Z-Stalker

 

Break-in period is always a controversial subject... personally don't care what ppl do with their cars, cuz they always have different theories/beliefs on it. But if you wanna keep it simple/safe... then just follow what it says in the manual... it was put in there for a reason i'm sure.

 

The last time this subject came up:

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/104156-350-z-breakin-schedule-consequences.html

The first time this subject came up:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=3120

 

I never understand why people will take the word of some know-it-alls over that of the people who build the car.

 

Drive hard!!!!

 

break-ins are overated. i follow the 5 minute break-in...5 minutes to warm up to operating temp...then drive the **** out of her. even Nissan mechanics have told me to drive it hard if thats how its going to be driven and you want it to perform.