E60 M5 Break In Do's and Dont's
03-07-2006, 01:02 PM
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Help - My 2006 M5 is expected to arrive in CA next week. The dealer asked me if I want it transported to my home in Las Vegas or if I wanted to drive it home. He stated that driving it home would be a great break in for the 2006 M5. Specifically, extended but different speeds is a great way to break in the V10.
This would be the case given the different roads it would take to get from Monterey, CA to Las Vegas, NV. However, I have always heard that prolonged/extended break in at speed is NOT good?
I would love to take the drive, but is this really a good idea with a brand new motor?
Thanks, Steve
This would be the case given the different roads it would take to get from Monterey, CA to Las Vegas, NV. However, I have always heard that prolonged/extended break in at speed is NOT good?
I would love to take the drive, but is this really a good idea with a brand new motor?
Thanks, Steve
03-07-2006, 04:58 PM
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Tons of people break in a car like that... I havent really heard of anyone disagreing with that break in technique...
Personally I wouldnt drive over couple of hours... like cross country I wouldnt do. Monterery to Vegas isnt too bad... stop in LA let the engine cool for a few hours and then continue on your merry way.
Personally I wouldnt drive over couple of hours... like cross country I wouldnt do. Monterery to Vegas isnt too bad... stop in LA let the engine cool for a few hours and then continue on your merry way.
03-08-2006, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='251810' date='Mar 8 2006, 11:00 PM
Drive the Car!! No way to wait anymore ... I drove mine without problems.
03-09-2006, 09:48 AM
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I just had mine for a month but never got the chance to drive it that much since pretty busy with school and work(and its located out of the country),last week around midnite,the roads were empy,i could have sworn the engine of the blue beast was calling for me to step on the peddle...boy sure i did!The most orgasmic thing that day for me!!HANDS DOWN
only 250km(100ish miles?) been driven but i ram the blue beast till 215km.....orgasmic.....
only 250km(100ish miles?) been driven but i ram the blue beast till 215km.....orgasmic.....
03-09-2006, 10:31 AM
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Read real race engine "rool of break in" and You will be surpriced. Two huors of high cylinder pressures with variable rates give you 5% more hp and more smooth cylinder lining.
Every one have they own way, but roling road give you answer!
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Every one have they own way, but roling road give you answer!
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03-09-2006, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by skaffa' post='252207' date='Mar 9 2006, 11:31 PM
Read real race engine "rool of break in" and You will be surpriced. Two huors of high cylinder pressures with variable rates give you 5% more hp and more smooth cylinder lining.
Every one have they own way, but roling road give you answer!
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Every one have they own way, but roling road give you answer!
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I wonder how much reality is in it!?! The best, a mechanic would know.
03-09-2006, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SBasilotto' post='251317' date='Mar 7 2006, 02:02 PM
Help - My 2006 M5 is expected to arrive in CA next week. The dealer asked me if I want it transported to my home in Las Vegas or if I wanted to drive it home. He stated that driving it home would be a great break in for the 2006 M5. Specifically, extended but different speeds is a great way to break in the V10.
This would be the case given the different roads it would take to get from Monterey, CA to Las Vegas, NV. However, I have always heard that prolonged/extended break in at speed is NOT good?
I would love to take the drive, but is this really a good idea with a brand new motor?
Thanks, Steve
This would be the case given the different roads it would take to get from Monterey, CA to Las Vegas, NV. However, I have always heard that prolonged/extended break in at speed is NOT good?
I would love to take the drive, but is this really a good idea with a brand new motor?
Thanks, Steve