Running in / breaking in period
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Originally Posted by 525d MSport' post='473923' date='Sep 25 2007, 05:01 PM
With less than a week to go til I take delivery, what are the recommendations that BMW state for an LCi 525 diesel?
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Originally Posted by my2007' post='473929' date='Sep 25 2007, 11:09 AM
For the first 2000km: max rpm 3500 and do not exceed 150km/h
93mph
I should be able to manage that!
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Originally Posted by 525d MSport' post='473955' date='Sep 25 2007, 02:59 PM
Thanks,
93mph
I should be able to manage that!
93mph
I should be able to manage that!
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very the rpm all over the map. dont do constant rpm [eg do not use cuise control]. use the gear box to very speed/rpms.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='473988' date='Sep 25 2007, 03:35 PM
Here's a link to the break-in FAQ thread:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=2119
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=2119
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='473988' date='Sep 25 2007, 05:35 PM
Here's a link to the break-in FAQ thread:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=2119
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=2119
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Still I say, a nicely braked in engine is the best way - in the long run.
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Originally Posted by 525d MSport' post='473955' date='Sep 25 2007, 01:59 PM
Thanks,
93mph
I should be able to manage that!
93mph
I should be able to manage that!
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Looking forward to seeing some pics of your new car when you get it...
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Originally Posted by Lord Monkey' post='474178' date='Sep 25 2007, 10:00 PM
It was the 3,500 rpm that killed me! Gave me an excuse to get some meetings in the diary at the other end of the Country to get the 1,200 miles over with as quickly as possible!
Looking forward to seeing some pics of your new car when you get it...
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