What are the break-in rules on new BMW's?
10-30-2005, 09:22 AM
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Hmmm....I followed the rules closely on my E60 but on my previous cars I did not break them in at all and I see no difference in performance at all. So it does not matter as much whether the car is propoerly broken in or not right??
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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='190742' date='Oct 30 2005, 10:30 AM
[quote name='Kevin' date='Jun 7 2005, 06:33 PM']One should also avoid using the vehicle's kick-down mode during the break-in period.
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Try it when you shut off your car (engine not running) of course. Don't use any force and push your accelarator to the bottom, when you are there try using force and there's actually a second stage of the accelarator with a little resistance. It feels like pressing a button with your foot. In that position that's the kick down and it will give your car maximum performance at that stage. Many have confuse this with the car changing to a lower gear when the car doesn't have enough power.
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='21512' date='Aug 5 2004, 07:52 PM
What are the break-in rules on new BMW's?
This information is clearly laid out in your Owner's Manual, but the basic restrictions, for the first 1200 miles are:
1) Do not exceed 4500 RPM
2) Do not exceed 100 mph
3) Change speed often
4) Avoid hard braking
Varying your engine speed and avoiding hard braking are especially important during the break-in period.
If you have any additions or comments please post them below for other forum members and web site visitors to read.
This information is clearly laid out in your Owner's Manual, but the basic restrictions, for the first 1200 miles are:
1) Do not exceed 4500 RPM
2) Do not exceed 100 mph
3) Change speed often
4) Avoid hard braking
Varying your engine speed and avoiding hard braking are especially important during the break-in period.
If you have any additions or comments please post them below for other forum members and web site visitors to read.
Here in New York, USA...it is almost impossible to exceed 100MPH. I have an automatic tranny so it is not often that I exceed 4500RPM. Maybe 2 or 3 per year
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And be progressive with gas throttle : push harder & harder to be flat out just at the correct milleage. I mean not 3000 rpm until 1200 miles, and then suddenly 5000 rpm !
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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='194191' date='Nov 6 2005, 08:06 AM
What "IF" you maintain those rules even after 1200 mils Let say for the life of you owning that car. ?
Here in New York, USA...it is almost impossible to exceed 100MPH. I have an automatic tranny so it is not often that I exceed 4500RPM. Maybe 2 or 3 per year
Here in New York, USA...it is almost impossible to exceed 100MPH. I have an automatic tranny so it is not often that I exceed 4500RPM. Maybe 2 or 3 per year
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='397384' date='Mar 1 2007, 09:29 PM
WHAT PART OF NEW YORK ARE YOU IN I CAN HIT 120 ANY TIME ON THE BELT PARKWAY.... NOT SAYING I DO ALL THE TIME BUT IT CAN BE DONE ANY TIME.... BUDDY IT`S CALLED PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL
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I'm a steady 75 to 85 mph guy 
. Occasionally I'll go a little faster but very rare, unless i'm driving to Virginia. 
. Occasionally I'll go a little faster but very rare, unless i'm driving to Virginia.
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='397384' date='Mar 1 2007, 09:29 PM
WHAT PART OF NEW YORK ARE YOU IN I CAN HIT 120 ANY TIME ON THE BELT PARKWAY.... NOT SAYING I DO ALL THE TIME BUT IT CAN BE DONE ANY TIME.... BUDDY IT`S CALLED PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL
Just drive it like you stole it, maintain it properly. These cars are made to be driven hard; and there's a difference between hard and beaten IMO.
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I think it's okay to run the car hard. But there's a difference between running it hard and abusing it. If the car is leased, it may make a difference on how one drives his/her car. I own my cars and try to enjoy driving (with an occasional speed run) them but I expect them to last as well. Huge out of warranty repair costs are not high on my favorites list.
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