Official Break-In Schedule (from Owner's Manual)
07-28-2002, 10:43 AM
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Official Break-In Schedule (from Owner's Manual)
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance.
- Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
- Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
- Avoid quick starts.
- Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
- Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km).
NOTE:
Download the Owner's Manual Here:
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/Guide...issan-350Z.pdf
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance.
- Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
- Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
- Avoid quick starts.
- Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
- Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km).
NOTE:
Download the Owner's Manual Here:
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/Guide...issan-350Z.pdf
07-28-2002, 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by king
But why avoid unnecessary idling?
I always warmup and cool down my car for many years
But why avoid unnecessary idling?
I always warmup and cool down my car for many years
It should be ok to warm up and cool down for a few minutes, but it is not necessary with todays engines. It is better to drive gently for the first 5 minutes because driving will warm the engine up quicker than idiling.
07-28-2002, 04:55 PM
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alright guys, people are going to think I'm a loonitic. I'm so trified of hurting the car that I will not drive at the same speed for more that a few seconds at a time. forget traffic flow. I'll be lurching foward then back then foward. I think I'm getting sea sick...
07-28-2002, 05:32 PM
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Originally posted by goofyZ
alright guys, people are going to think I'm a loonitic. I think I'm getting sea sick...
alright guys, people are going to think I'm a loonitic. I think I'm getting sea sick...
This sounds like a page out of the Harley manual...even the part about a trailer
07-28-2002, 05:59 PM
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Hmm.. my first 1200 miles are going to be from Texas back to San Diego... in other words a long time at constant speed.
Anyone have a guess as to how often I should stop, and how much I should vary my speed?
Anyone have a guess as to how often I should stop, and how much I should vary my speed?
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07-28-2002, 06:11 PM
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After I pick up my chrome silver performance 6MT, I'd normally have to drive for about 2 hours at interstate speeds. I really never paid much attention to break-in periods before, but I want to do this correctly. So, I decided to take the 6 hour scenic route where I can vary speeds and take it easier. I can't wait. If they screw me up at the dealer, there just might be a killing there. Just kidding, but they probably will have to arrest me for making a scene. I really want this Z car, like BAD.
07-28-2002, 08:40 PM
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The trailer looked really nice, but i would recomend jazzing it up a bit with a nice can of spray paint from home depot, just to make it match the Z a little better.
I sure hope the Z can pull my 23 foot Sea-Ray to the lake and back. Anyone have any idea how long the rear end can be submerged while loading and unloading the boat?
I sure hope the Z can pull my 23 foot Sea-Ray to the lake and back. Anyone have any idea how long the rear end can be submerged while loading and unloading the boat?
07-28-2002, 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by LowFuel
Hmm.. my first 1200 miles are going to be from Texas back to San Diego... in other words a long time at constant speed.
Anyone have a guess as to how often I should stop, and how much I should vary my speed?
Hmm.. my first 1200 miles are going to be from Texas back to San Diego... in other words a long time at constant speed.
Anyone have a guess as to how often I should stop, and how much I should vary my speed?
???
07-28-2002, 10:24 PM
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Please explain. I thought heel-toe was gas and brake for coming out of corners. You may mean double clutching, right?
Please explain. I thought heel-toe was gas and brake for coming out of corners. You may mean double clutching, right?
I hope nobody wrecks their car trying to find clever ways of making it through the break-in period.
