[outlaw2]

how long did you guys break in the new motor? i was told to go 1000miles and not to exceed 60mph...any info that i need to know about breaking in the engine?

thanks in advanced

[donthateonthebox]

When i got myne it had 14 miles on it. I drove it below 60mph for the first 500 miles and it works good. I have 7000 miles on it now.

[outlaw2]

Originally Posted by donthateonthebox

When i got myne it had 14 miles on it. I drove it below 60mph for the first 500 miles and it works good. I have 7000 miles on it now.

ohh i see, its a very tedious work though..i just got a black one and i like it way better than my 350Z.....by the way nice Xb you have....

[xKx]

I tried to take it easy, but I did have to drive on the freeway right away to get to work. I didn't drive it hard, and I stayed under 75. After the first thousand miles (first week) I drove it like I would another car (80! I lives in California, after all) and haven't had any problems. I'm at 9000 miles now.

[outlaw2]

Originally Posted by xKx

I tried to take it easy, but I did have to drive on the freeway right away to get to work. I didn't drive it hard, and I stayed under 75. After the first thousand miles (first week) I drove it like I would another car (80! I lives in California, after all) and haven't had any problems. I'm at 9000 miles now.

wow! under 75mph i wish i live in cali too...the fastest you can do down here in Hawaii is 60mph "legally speaking" i just hate being passed by other cars and being told that im too slow....lol

[Bubblebox]

I tried to wait but I couldent...I am also in CA. I drove it around 70 -80 for maybe 2days but I almost have 25000mi now and all is good!

[AAG]

No break in period for me, drove it like a stole it from day 1 . I know people have mixed opinions on it but I'm a firm believer in it.

[H2OSXB]

vary your rpm's ,do not drive at the same speed, this will seat the piston rings properly,& give you long engine life.

[outlaw2]

Originally Posted by H2OSXB

vary your rpm's ,do not drive at the same speed, this will seat the piston rings properly,& give you long engine life.

thanks, i didnt know that..i just hope im doing it right...

[uzaXb08]

Originally Posted by H2OSXB

vary your rpm's ,do not drive at the same speed, this will seat the piston rings properly,& give you long engine life.

Just do this and everything will be fine, use good motor oil and change it accordingly and you should golden !

[outlaw2]

Originally Posted by uzaXb08

Just do this and everything will be fine, use good motor oil and change it accordingly and you should golden !

alright!! thanks guys

[Karlito]

donthateonthebox, You drive a lot. So do I.

[jahfakin]

Originally Posted by outlaw2

thanks, i didnt know that..i just hope im doing it right...

it's in the manual....you should read it.

[eph94]

Originally Posted by AAG

No break in period for me, drove it like a stole it from day 1 . I know people have mixed opinions on it but I'm a firm believer in it.

I know some other car and motorcycle owners who have taken this same approach, and their vehicles have been no worse for the wear. I, however, follow the traditional break-in procedure of using all gears, varying RPMs and varying speeds.

[MaxBoost925]

Just follow what's in your owners manual.

[bigmarv_05]

Originally Posted by AAG
No break in period for me, drove it like a stole it from day 1 . I know people have mixed opinions on it but I'm a firm believer in it.

Agreed

I lit the tires up driving off the lot. Clutch isn't brand new anymore. I still have no problem when it comes to making the tire squeal a bit. For the first few weeks I chirped third. Hell, I’ve even taken it to the drags a couple times. The only down side is that I’ve only had it for about 5.5 months and have already racked up 14,000+. It’s a Toyota though so no worries right?

[rwaugh28]

You should break it in the same way you plan on driving it. This will help the piston rings break in...

[leadfoot_mf]

Originally Posted by bigmarv_05

Agreed

I lit the tires up driving off the lot. Clutch isn't brand new anymore. I still have no problem when it comes to making the tire squeal a bit. For the first few weeks I chirped third. Hell, I’ve even taken it to the drags a couple times. The only down side is that I’ve only had it for about 5.5 months and have already racked up 14,000+. It’s a Toyota though so no worries right?

what did you run?

[CYBERICK1]

Ha! Break-In Period? I'll tell you a Break-In Period story... My Break-In Period was being pulled off by a cop about 20 minutes AFTER I got my xB. In 10 years I've been driving I had been pulled over only once! So... I asked the cop why I was being pulled over and he said: "Son, I clocked you at 68mph in a 45mph Zone." I was like ... "Sorry officer! I just got this vehicle from the dealer and I am not accustomed to it yet.. I guess is a Break-In period kinda thing...Honestly; I don't even know yet where's the speedometer... (Yeah Right!) He asked for my papers... and once he saw that the xB had 48 miles and the registration was signed off the same day... He laughed at me, gave me back my things, said "Take it easy Son"... and walked away... .

So basically... in short... Who reads the manual BEFORE jumping in the car and driving it anyways? We are all way too excited for that!!! And... It's not like the dealer/salesman give you a full brief orientation about the "Break-In Period"...
All I wanted to see was people "Head-Turning" as I drove by...

BTW, I am a couple of miles short for the 1,300 miles mark now... So I hope I did something right...

CY1.

[Skylergirl]

Dealer gave me a 2008 owners manual for my 2009. Wonder if there are any changes. Basically told me to take it easy first 1000 miles and not to use the cruise control until after.