Can i kick down new 535d?
11-18-2005, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris535D' post='199941' date='Nov 18 2005, 02:54 PM
There is a stong argument (you can read about it on the net with some very compelling proof) that an engine should be given hell from the word go, followed by an oil change at 100 miles, and thats it.
It apparently helps bed the seals and other bits of the engine in much better than pansying around.
It apparently helps bed the seals and other bits of the engine in much better than pansying around.
Why would BMW mention the brake in period if it wouldn't be necessary?
The brake in of the engine, brakes, suspension and even the tires is amongst
the longest known facts in motoring.
Ask any auto technican!
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Originally Posted by endeavour_uk' post='199953' date='Nov 18 2005, 01:26 PM
Never been a great fan of kickdown on Auto generally. It never feels a very mechanically sympathetic action at any mileage. My preference is to knock into Sport when you are in a situation where overtaking might be required and downshift manually in readiness if you really need to hurry. Much easier on the transmission, engine and neck.
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