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A proper Break in
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:00 pm
by NiteRider
What are some thoughts from the members here as to how to properly break in the kizzy. I know the manual says to take it easy but I was once told by a friend to drive the wheels off as long it's warmed up. Then I stumbled on to this and it makes a lot of sense.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Re: A proper Break in
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:39 am
by murcod
I've been following the link you posted. I'd be really interested in knowing what oil is "factory fill" though....
break-in specialist responds
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 5:56 pm
by WESHOOT2
That would be me.
I "take it easy" for the first 300 miles, with an occassional trip to 4,000 RPM. Then I take occassional trips higher and higher and higher as miles accumulate, culminating with full-throttle applications by 3,500 miles.
I have only performed services as specified in my manual, only at the dealer.
I use 5K intervals.
My 2011 S AWD runs great........
Re: A proper Break in
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:15 am
by Vadersquest
I drove my first Kizashi hard....fast and hard. I had no issue and I completed all service requirements per manual. I had the car for 11 months and put 27k miles on it. My second one I am driving hard as well. I can tell a big difference in performance. When I first drove it off the lot it was tough getting it to 70; now I am hitting 80 with no issue. I do believe this guy is on to something lol
Re: A proper Break in
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:08 am
by Northernstar
there are supporters for both theories....i guess which one to choose is really up to you
Re: A proper Break in
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:19 am
by ~tc~
There is a third theory based on the run it hard ... Run it HARD for a short period, then let it cool COMPLETELY ( several hours), then run it HARD again. Do this several times. This allows the engine to see more thermal cycles to assist in the wearing in.
Unfortunately, with a car, there are probably too many miles/hours on the engine when you receive it for any of this to matter.
Re: A proper Break in
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:32 pm
by murcod
~tc~ wrote:There is a third theory based on the run it hard ... Run it HARD for a short period, then let it cool COMPLETELY ( several hours), then run it HARD again. Do this several times. This allows the engine to see more thermal cycles to assist in the wearing in.
Unfortunately, with a car, there are probably too many miles/hours on the engine when you receive it for any of this to matter.
That is actually mentioned in the link on the first post.