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01-22-2011, 01:17 PM

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I thought there's no break in period anymore??

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01-22-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2009G37

As for the G, I also remember how hard it is not going past 4000 rpm on my 09 (I did redline it a couple of times before break-in), but I'm sticking to it as I just got a 2010. I don't really mind the lack of low end torque (relative) to be honest. It's irritating when the 335i guys flaunt their 300 ftlb at 1400 rpm, but we have a naturally aspirated engine, and that's just how it is. I like how linear our engines are though. The power at higher rpms and the sound is awesome.

I feel the same way. I am all about the n/a engines at this point. I had a turbo charge subaru before buying the G and part of the reason I got rid of it was the turbo lag and the constant fear of the turbo blowing up!

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01-22-2011, 02:04 PM

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I hear its ok to rev the engine to redline during break in once in a while, just so it gets used to getting to that point.

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01-22-2011, 08:21 PM

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I hear its ok to rev the engine to redline during break in once in a while, just so it gets used to getting to that point.

It's a piece of machinery, it doesn't "get used" to anything. Follow the manufacturer guidelines in the manual and you'll be fine.

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01-22-2011, 08:39 PM

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I thought there's no break in period anymore??

Yes it does.

According to the manual of our cars. The break-in period is 1250 miles. We are not suppose to go over 4k RPM during this time.

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01-22-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by smashhell

Yes it does.

According to the manual of our cars. The break-in period is 1250 miles. We are not suppose to go over 4k RPM during this time.

What he said^^^

Read the manual, it tells all.

I was lucky, I test drove the sales managers car who picked it up 2 days before and already put the 1250m on it.