Post Break-In

Geighty7 · 12-07-2023, 06:39 PM

Probably redundant but I have not been able to find an answer. Is it safe to push the car all out after break in? I just got it done today! I wanted to hit redline and get some heat going.

Thoughts? Had a full diff and oil replacement.

ZPD · 12-07-2023, 06:46 PM

Send it

M_Power Rob · 12-07-2023, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Probably redundant but I have not been able to find an answer. Is it safe to push the car all out after break in? I just got it done today! I wanted to hit redline and get some heat going.

Thoughts? Had a full diff and oil replacement.

Let 'er rip...

Bumpinjeep · 12-07-2023, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Let 'er rip...

GIT ER DUN!

Geighty7 · 12-07-2023, 06:51 PM

I love the feeedback!!!!

IAmSpeed · 12-07-2023, 06:55 PM

Yes!!! That's where all the fun start just to be mindful of the traffic, enjoy!!!

Searay55555 · 12-07-2023, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Probably redundant but I have not been able to find an answer. Is it safe to push the car all out after break in? I just got it done today! I wanted to hit redline and get some heat going.

Thoughts? Had a full diff and oil replacement.

I haven’t been holding back as long as the car is warm. Have fun!

Trogster · 12-07-2023, 08:29 PM

Drive'er like you stole'er.

Bimmerfun82 · 12-07-2023, 08:54 PM

Go for it! I tend to ease into the max effort after break-in service, but you do you

Geighty7 · 12-07-2023, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Go for it! I tend to ease into the max effort after break-in service, but you do you

Havent floored, but for sure redlined a bit lol.

MrTiger · 12-07-2023, 09:24 PM

Drive around for good 15min and warm it up, and then send it!!!

Searay55555 · 12-07-2023, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Havent floored, but for sure redlined a bit lol.

Redline is addicting!!

Geighty7 · 12-08-2023, 12:00 AM

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Redline is addicting!!

Do you know if there’s any rev limiter taken off or tune for break in? Or is it just fluid replacement + overall health check?

Searay55555 · 12-08-2023, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Do you know if there’s any rev limiter taken off or tune for break in? Or is it just fluid replacement + overall health check?

Yes I believe they raised the Redline about 700 rpm to 7200. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.

AZG87 · 12-08-2023, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Probably redundant but I have not been able to find an answer. Is it safe to push the car all out after break in? I just got it done today! I wanted to hit redline and get some heat going.

Thoughts? Had a full diff and oil replacement.

Get it.

Tag · 12-08-2023, 01:14 AM

They install a flat plane crack, remove the limiter which raises the redline to 9800 RPM and they also give it 121 more hp for good measure!

RockCrusher · 12-08-2023, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Probably redundant but I have not been able to find an answer. Is it safe to push the car all out after break in? I just got it done today! I wanted to hit redline and get some heat going.

Thoughts? Had a full diff and oil replacement.

The owners manual offers no caution regarding the engine/drive train on how you drive the car after break in.

You can drive it as you wish though as others have offered the engine should be fully up to operating temperature -- watch that oil temperature to know when the engine is up to temperature -- before you hit red line.

If you push the car hard after you are finished drive the car some give the engine and drive train time to shed some heat load before you put shut off the engine.

More spirited driving could increase oil consumption. So after you subject the car to more spirited driving check the oil level more often.

RockCrusher · 12-08-2023, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Do you know if there’s any rev limiter taken off or tune for break in? Or is it just fluid replacement + overall health check?

According to some documentation I was given by my dealer's service department all that is done besides the fluid service is the running in service (RIS) warning/notice is deactivated.

In looking at my car's RIS service invoice I see a multi point inspection was carried out. And a "BMW standard scope service" was done as per factory warranty maintenance.

Also the tech test drove the vehicle. This was mentioned on the invoice. At drop off the car's odometer was at 1204 miles. Upon getting the vehicle back the odometer was at 1207 miles.

M2GTI · 12-08-2023, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Geighty7

Probably redundant but I have not been able to find an answer. Is it safe to push the car all out after break in? I just got it done today! I wanted to hit redline and get some heat going.

Thoughts? Had a full diff and oil replacement.

Time for Ricky Bobby mode. I have my break in service in 2 weeks.

Searay55555 · 12-08-2023, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

You’re wrong.

That’s happened a time or two. What was the change made?

Searay55555 · 12-08-2023, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

Change made to what, sorry? At break-in?
The engine oil/filter and diff fluid are changed.

Right, I thought when they did that service they opened up a little more off the usable rpm range. I seem to remember the red mark moving up a little. Maybe I was seeing things.

KC87ZB · 12-08-2023, 10:35 AM

Yeah, as M2siast says, there are no limits adjusted at the time of the break-in service. Those limits being followed prior to were soft limits of "you should not go above.....". Once you have the 1200 miles AND service done then you have no remaining soft limits, just, like any car, ensure you are up to operating temp.

Note that doing the service early does not eliminate to follow the break-in period limitations.

Of course, your car, do what you want.

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