run in for new engine

[willie]

guys, i remember that in our old forum, there was a link about the run in for the new engine, any idea what is the link????

 

[E34EuroTouring]

Only thing I think for newer BMWs is to:

1) First 1000 KM drive gently, not redlining it too much. Maybe once or twice redline a week.

2) After the 1000KM, drive it very hard. Redline as much as you like. Dont worry the engine can take it. Its built strong, unlike some rival makes.

Done.

PS: Make sure the engine temp is operating temp before driving it hard. ie Temp guage is 12 o"clock position. Mostly 10 mins after moving off from cold.

 

[3er]

Dont be a wuss. Just floor it!

 

[willie]

Originally posted by 3er@Jul 19 2005, 12:03 PM
Dont be a wuss. Just floor it!

yaya, that's what i read from one of the website in the old forum.... telling us not need to scare, just floor it.... but guys, any idea what's the link ah???

 

[E34EuroTouring]

Hi 3ER,

Thats actually very true. Modern engines are made to very close tolerances and does NOT need any break-in. Just make sure the engine TEMP is up to "Operating Temp" before flooring the car.

This is the reason why I held off buying an E30M3 becuase it takes almost 3 times longer to warm the engine to operating temp as compared to M20 or M50 engines. I think the engine Oil routing in the S14 engine maybe a bit convoluted due to its complex design. Besides, at higher rpm redline, the S14 engine really need the right temp before being pushed hard.

I do that with my BMW all the time. Its fun to drive it hard as it should.
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