As some of you may already know im a new member here, just got an 06 auto. Got a question for everyone about break in period, did you follow what it say on the manual 1,200 miles? I bought the car just yesterday 9/4 with only 18 miles on it, now 84. i dont know how long i'll take me to get to that point. lol

 

Yes, you should wait until you get to 1200 miles before going over 4000 rpm. Also during this time, do not drive at constant speed for an extended period of time (switch gears or change your speed every so often).

 

Nah, you shouldn't follow the recommendations of your car's manufacturer. What do they know anyways?

You're much better off trusting the suggestion from an anonymous 14 years old kid browsing the internet...

Drive it like you stole it,
Run regular fuel it's fine,
Don't change your oil ever, just add some when the red light turns ON...

 

I followed the break in instructions and my tranny STILL broke!

 

/\ do you have auto or stick??

 

under 4000 for 1200.
redline from 1200 until 150000.
enjoy.

 

Nobody thought of this topic before, I swear.

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/1527-running-in-breaking-in-your-new-350z.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/2355-asking-for-opinions-on-best-way-to-break-in-my-z.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/10772-break-in-mostly-bogus.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/10998-engine-break-in-secrets.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/19879-check-this-break-in-procedure-out.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/17654-break-in-really-necessary.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/38039-read-this-article-on-break-in-process-is-this-true.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/50605-engine-break-ins.html
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/51748-proper-break-in-question.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/51346-2004-changes-break-in-period.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/54283-how-do-you-break-in-a-car.html
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/61206-engine-break-in-period.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/66131-finally-broken-in.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/74113-break-in.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/80188-yet-another-break-in-thread.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/81633-what-happens-if-you-do-not-properly-break-in-your-z.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/113433-how-to-break-in-your-new-engine.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/114145-quick-help-breakin-engine.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/56934-break-in-period.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/125771-engine-break-in-an-age-old-question.html
https://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction/126974-what-are-you-thoughts-on-this-break-in-method.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/142404-best-rpm-range-to-shift-for-new-z.html
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/192016-interesting-read-on-break-in-methods.html

 

stick

 

Don't stress the motor until the engine is warm.
Don't hold a constant speed for a prolonged time.
Try to keep the revs down at first and slowly increase the "working" redline.
You need to seat the rings and valves so you DO need to run the engine under some load at times, just try to avoid full load for a while.

Truth is most of us end up running WOT at some point during breakin because we can't help ourselves and perhaps that actually helps seat the rings.

 

yikes

 

Is there no hope?

 

 

There many articals on both ends of the spectrum . I took the new one with my built motor . Going to red line many times right off the bat

 

is it a base? if so what did u get OTD?

 

Drive it like you want to its under warrenty.

 

Not to hijack this thread but how much does everyone pay for insurance?

 

well i know i shouldnt but after 900 miles ive been pushin my puppy really hard. and honestly it seems like its smoother now and i have 970 miles right now. btw, its an 06 touring 6mt

 

tisk tisk

 

i have been beating her since i drove it off the lot. I have had zero problems with the car

 

Not a good way to start a long term relationship.