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I wanted to know the general procedure of how to break in the new motor. I've been hearing different things but from different car owners. How did you break in your motor and what products did you use for the tune up?
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Though I did what you guys did (by the manual), I heard otherwise.
I hear your supposed to drive it smoothly for the first 500 miles, then get an oil change. Supposedly, a new engine will produce more engine deposits for the first few hundred miles than a used engine, simply because it is "fresh metal." Getting an oil change after the first 500 miles will flush out these deposits. Then I hear you're supposed to drive it like you mean it! Otherwise, when you do rev it up a bit, your engine will be like "wtf?" and hicup on you. So I hear...
I hear your supposed to drive it smoothly for the first 500 miles, then get an oil change. Supposedly, a new engine will produce more engine deposits for the first few hundred miles than a used engine, simply because it is "fresh metal." Getting an oil change after the first 500 miles will flush out these deposits. Then I hear you're supposed to drive it like you mean it! Otherwise, when you do rev it up a bit, your engine will be like "wtf?" and hicup on you. So I hear...
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Originally Posted by changsw
Though I did what you guys did (by the manual), I heard otherwise.
I hear your supposed to drive it smoothly for the first 500 miles, then get an oil change. Supposedly, a new engine will produce more engine deposits for the first few hundred miles than a used engine, simply because it is "fresh metal." Getting an oil change after the first 500 miles will flush out these deposits. Then I hear you're supposed to drive it like you mean it! Otherwise, when you do rev it up a bit, your engine will be like "wtf?" and hicup on you. So I hear...
I hear your supposed to drive it smoothly for the first 500 miles, then get an oil change. Supposedly, a new engine will produce more engine deposits for the first few hundred miles than a used engine, simply because it is "fresh metal." Getting an oil change after the first 500 miles will flush out these deposits. Then I hear you're supposed to drive it like you mean it! Otherwise, when you do rev it up a bit, your engine will be like "wtf?" and hicup on you. So I hear...
Keep it under 4000 rpms for the first 1200 miles. And if your on the freeway, vary your speed and rpms.
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Engines are pre-broken-in at factory...
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Originally Posted by Z BOY
drive it like you stole it. seriously.
haha i did. J/K, i did good but after 300 miles i did take 1,2,3 all the way for a couple friends. Bu.t after that i drove normal
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hahaha no it's not. my dealer told me to break it in. and so does every dealership that i bought my car at.
the only reason you go slow on the rpms is to let the rings mate properly to prevent oil leaks. the pistons are already seated.
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Originally Posted by changsw
Though I did what you guys did (by the manual), I heard otherwise.
I hear your supposed to drive it smoothly for the first 500 miles, then get an oil change. Supposedly, a new engine will produce more engine deposits for the first few hundred miles than a used engine, simply because it is "fresh metal." Getting an oil change after the first 500 miles will flush out these deposits. Then I hear you're supposed to drive it like you mean it! Otherwise, when you do rev it up a bit, your engine will be like "wtf?" and hicup on you. So I hear...
I hear your supposed to drive it smoothly for the first 500 miles, then get an oil change. Supposedly, a new engine will produce more engine deposits for the first few hundred miles than a used engine, simply because it is "fresh metal." Getting an oil change after the first 500 miles will flush out these deposits. Then I hear you're supposed to drive it like you mean it! Otherwise, when you do rev it up a bit, your engine will be like "wtf?" and hicup on you. So I hear...
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Yea I was talking to one of the local shops and they said when we rebuild the engine I should change the oil like 3 times, once at like 250 miles, again at around 500 - 600 and finally after 1000 miles. They said it was best to do this to get all of the metal filings and stuff worked out of the engine with minimal damage. Once I have the 1000 miles …. THEN we crank the boost baby….
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The metal fillings'n'stuff should be in the oil filter...
I agree that if an engine is rebuilt, the tolerances might not be as thight as factory. It can't hurt to flush it a couple times. But don't forget to change the filter too!
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Originally Posted by Kolia
The metal fillings'n'stuff should be in the oil filter...
I agree that if an engine is rebuilt, the tolerances might not be as thight as factory. It can't hurt to flush it a couple times. But don't forget to change the filter too!
I agree that if an engine is rebuilt, the tolerances might not be as thight as factory. It can't hurt to flush it a couple times. But don't forget to change the filter too!
I would do the whole routine maintenance each time, checking all the fluids, belts, hoses, plugs, vacuum lines etc... After tearing it all down and putting it back together want to make sure it was put back right and nothing is lose, pops off and all the fluids are staying in their proper lines..
We are looking to push some heavy boost and I understand we might want to recheck the torque of the head bolts and a few other things while we do the oil/filter changes.
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