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Old 03-14-2005, 07:24 PM
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New member, first post. I just ordered my first BMW today, they have one in SC, and I will get it some time next week. I have owned several new vehicles over the years, and it seems like they no longer require a break in period. Any recommendations? 2005 545i Sport Titanium Gray Metallic
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Break-in is still recommended. Keep it under 4K RPM for the first 1200 miles. And, yes, it is difficult. I am only halfway there myself.
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Break-in is not required, but RECOMMENDED!

It's better to follow the break-in rules!
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I remember breaking 4K revs on the first day....ahh memories
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Follow the manuals' advice...it's a no brainer!
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Break it in or it'll break!


In other words don't drag race anyone until after she's broken in.
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Originally Posted by hagrock' date='Mar 15 2005, 06:24 AM
New member, first post. I just ordered my first BMW today, they have one in SC, and I will get it some time next week. I have owned several new vehicles over the years, and it seems like they no longer require a break in period. Any recommendations? 2005 545i Sport Titanium Gray Metallic
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well, particularly the titanium grey needs to be broken in especially carefully (alright, im a smartass - i admit)

honestly, i have no idea - but i cant imagine driving 2000km (especially the first ones) under 4000 rpm. though, if the experts say so, i guess i must be so, and when i get my car, i will do my utmost best to make it so...


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