Break-In Period - Time & RPM?
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Break-In Period - Time & RPM?
Since we are getting our car in Germany, I was wondering about the specifics of the break in period on the 230K coupe. We were thinking of going to the Nurburgring to take a little drive, but not if you have to keep in under 2500 rpm or something stupid. Thanks for the help-
Andrew
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My sales rep and service advisor both said to stay under 4000 rpm's and don't drive for long periods at the same speed for the first 1000 miles. I stayed under 3000 for the first 500 miles just to be sure. 3000 rpm's in sixth is about 80 mph.
Some members of this board will tell you that new cars no longer require break-in. Ask the factory rep what to do when you pick up the car.
Edit for additional info. Do not do any foot to the floor acceleration. Some sources state that after 200 miles one should gently accelerate from 2000 rpm to near red line. this should be done once every 100 or 200 miles.
I was taught to never use engine braking during break-in. the sources I was just reviewing on the net have nothing to say about it. I would recommend doing so gently.
Some members of this board will tell you that new cars no longer require break-in. Ask the factory rep what to do when you pick up the car.
Edit for additional info. Do not do any foot to the floor acceleration. Some sources state that after 200 miles one should gently accelerate from 2000 rpm to near red line. this should be done once every 100 or 200 miles.
I was taught to never use engine braking during break-in. the sources I was just reviewing on the net have nothing to say about it. I would recommend doing so gently.
Last edited by Lynn; Mar 3, 2002 at 11:23 PM.
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Vary RPM as much as possible, use engine braking frequently, and your engine will be good.
I would say don't go above 3500 - 4000 rpms and 100 mph. I'm not sure how fun Nurburgring will be in this case, but in either case you'll have to look in your mirror and be ready to get to the right. Also, don't go too hard on your new brakes.
Have fun,
Justin
I would say don't go above 3500 - 4000 rpms and 100 mph. I'm not sure how fun Nurburgring will be in this case, but in either case you'll have to look in your mirror and be ready to get to the right. Also, don't go too hard on your new brakes.
Have fun,
Justin
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Andrew,
if you do go over to Mercadesland, will you please share your experiances and take pictures. I was going to take that route, but that old work thang got in the way.
Happy travels.
Beth
if you do go over to Mercadesland, will you please share your experiances and take pictures. I was going to take that route, but that old work thang got in the way.
Happy travels.
Beth
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Do Not Drive "The Ring"
Andrew, I had the opportunity of driving "The Ring" (with an E-36 321 HP M3) when in Europe. I would NOT suggest driving your brand-new C230 on that circuit. For one thing, it was not an enjoyable experience as I had to share the circuit with drivers who can best be described as absolute maniacs. For another, it will be necessary to "push" your new car requiring frequent downshifts and RPM levels likely well above that recommended.
