I think I screwed my C63, please help
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I've never followed the break-in periods and my cars have always been fine. The first day I bought my CTS-V I was testing the limits of tire adhesion. These motors are just as bulletproof. You sure the weird noise isn't the exhaust barking at you? Are you coming from a Lexus? J/K 
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MB takes one of every ten AMG motors off the line and test's it at full throttle for 24hrs. Then rips it apart and study them. These motors dont get a break in period first. Off the line new motors to max capacity for 24hrs!!
So I wouldnt worry, take your car in and all wil be fine.
However, I would still break them in for a few thounsand befor really giving it.
But dont go crazy now thinking about it, know that they are designed to be this strong. Again just take it in and all will be fine.
So I wouldnt worry, take your car in and all wil be fine.
However, I would still break them in for a few thounsand befor really giving it.
But dont go crazy now thinking about it, know that they are designed to be this strong. Again just take it in and all will be fine.
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Sorry I cant provide you with this. I would suggest talk to an a few MB techs. That is who told me. I can understand calling BS. But I trust the guy, and would love to here what kind of responces you get. I'll see what I can find for you.
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If you think the sounds you have resemble rocks rattling around in the engine then that is defianetly pinging. Take it to othe dealer and get them to reinstall the software in the engine. It will fix it.
As I said it has happened to me.
If you think the sounds you have resemble rocks rattling around in the engine then that is defianetly pinging. Take it to othe dealer and get them to reinstall the software in the engine. It will fix it.
As I said it has happened to me.
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I never said the engine is perfect after that. They do it and inspect it for damage. So iv heard. Im gona try to find out more on this. In the mean time ask a tech at your local dealer. I trusted this info to be correct. I would love to hear what other guys hear on the subject.
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MB takes one of every ten AMG motors off the line and test's it at full throttle for 24hrs. Then rips it apart and study them. These motors dont get a break in period first. Off the line new motors to max capacity for 24hrs!!
So I wouldnt worry, take your car in and all wil be fine.
However, I would still break them in for a few thounsand befor really giving it.
But dont go crazy now thinking about it, know that they are designed to be this strong. Again just take it in and all will be fine.
So I wouldnt worry, take your car in and all wil be fine.
However, I would still break them in for a few thounsand befor really giving it.
But dont go crazy now thinking about it, know that they are designed to be this strong. Again just take it in and all will be fine.
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MB and AMG test the hell out of their powerplants.You would have to do something really stupid to break one of their motors, they will outlast the car itself.
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Break in proceedures are for the birds and little girls! I have never followed ANY manufacturer recomended break-in period and NEVER had a problem.
I have had cars and motorcycles on race tracks with under 300 miles. Something might be F'ed up but it's not because of anything you did wrong.
I have had cars and motorcycles on race tracks with under 300 miles. Something might be F'ed up but it's not because of anything you did wrong.
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Hey thanks buddy, I was starting to think I might be alone on this. Im still gona keep looking for more proof. But if it came from a factory rep im not sure I need to.
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lol, its how to break-in debate again...
to me
regular vehicles(minivan)=follow manual's break-in procedure
performance car=full throttle the first day you take delivery... and full throttle once a day for the first 1k miles.
to me
regular vehicles(minivan)=follow manual's break-in procedure
performance car=full throttle the first day you take delivery... and full throttle once a day for the first 1k miles.
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I didn follow the break-in period instruction, I drove it like I steal it since the very first day. I even raced mine with my friend E55 the very first night on around 50 Miles on the clock. Hit the speed limiter couple of time, and it's still running until now...except I need to top of the oil every month 
BUT, I do warm the engine every single drive, at least up to 100F , then I drove it out of my garage, and do less than 4k RPM until the engine temp stop blinking (around 177F if I am not wrong)
you should be fine, my first service I was worried the "black box" will tell the dealer how I drove, but my dealer didnt even bother to asked me anything about that
BUT, I do warm the engine every single drive, at least up to 100F , then I drove it out of my garage, and do less than 4k RPM until the engine temp stop blinking (around 177F if I am not wrong)
you should be fine, my first service I was worried the "black box" will tell the dealer how I drove, but my dealer didnt even bother to asked me anything about that
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Who would you rather want to listen to, the people who built the car or a guy online that THINKS he know what he's tlking about?
After about 1500 miles i had took my e63 to the tracks and i got the worsest time ever......... 1/2 mile@ 13.4 sec was the best i got. I traded it in for a S550 and it seems even faster then my old e63.
After about 1500 miles i had took my e63 to the tracks and i got the worsest time ever......... 1/2 mile@ 13.4 sec was the best i got. I traded it in for a S550 and it seems even faster then my old e63.
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It sure sounds like you ignored the "Breaking In" instructions contained in the C63 Owner's Manual and summarized on the driver's side window "AMG" sticker. 
If your engine problems are related to driver abuse (failing to follow proper "break in"), you might be on your own for the cost of repairs. Don't forget your car has a "black box" memory that can inform the dealer's technician of maximum engine speeds and road speeds attained by your car. This information could be used to deny warranty coverage for your engine.
If your engine problems are related to driver abuse (failing to follow proper "break in"), you might be on your own for the cost of repairs. Don't forget your car has a "black box" memory that can inform the dealer's technician of maximum engine speeds and road speeds attained by your car. This information could be used to deny warranty coverage for your engine.
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STEP WAY FROM CAR.........HANDS BEHIND YOU BACK you shoud not drive PERIOD...........
so you got screwed more then once. Don't you know car sales people by now? THEY LIE LIE LIE
Trade the puppy in you are done. Everything needs brake in even you bicycle. You would be so lucky if nothing happened, however if did your warranty maybe shot.
so you got screwed more then once. Don't you know car sales people by now? THEY LIE LIE LIETrade the puppy in you are done. Everything needs brake in even you bicycle. You would be so lucky if nothing happened, however if did your warranty maybe shot.
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Who would you rather want to listen to, the people who built the car or a guy online that THINKS he know what he's tlking about?
After about 1500 miles i had took my e63 to the tracks and i got the worsest time ever......... 1/2 mile@ 13.4 sec was the best i got. I traded it in for a S550 and it seems even faster then my old e63.
After about 1500 miles i had took my e63 to the tracks and i got the worsest time ever......... 1/2 mile@ 13.4 sec was the best i got. I traded it in for a S550 and it seems even faster then my old e63.
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Precisely to avoid liability for defects and to be able to attribute malfunctions as due to driver rather than design/build. Think of it as a form of reinsurance, with the reinsurer being the driver
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There is a quick fix to get rid of that wiered noise that your engine is make and you could do it your self, go buy a hillary duff cd and crank the volume up then you wouldnt here it no more. Thats what i did and it works great.
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Right, for the first 1000 miles? Everyone knows that we all trade our cars in at 1000 miles. Try again.
