[staind420]

I got the whole take it slow for the first 1000 miles or so, obviously im not gunna beat the shit out of it, but my buddy says its good to kinda "get on it" when its new.. but the dealer and the manual says to not go to high RPMs at first, and try not to go like over 90 etc.. What do you guys say??

 

[Bretty]

I was told by my neighbour who is a mechanic for mazda that the engine isnt really run in until 5,000Km I wouldnt push that hard yet!!.
Cheers.

 

[mikebb55]

Let it RIP! :twisted:

 

[rubyred3]

run it easy at first, then gradually start to give it more revs. I wouldn't hit WOT in it until 1200-1500 miles though, its heavy load (throttle) that you want to avoid more than revs in breaking in a new engine. . .

 

[tuckaloe]

An interesting read on the topic....
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

 

[3zilla!]

i dont care what that site says . . .i'll be taking it slow and easy for at least 1000 miles!

 

[mndsm]

Step 1- Rev egine to 5000 rpm
Step 2- Release clutch.
Step 3- Enjoy RS-A smoke.

 

[doublevizz]

Push that baby to the limit in 25 mph zones by schools. JUST KIDDING.

 

[BambooShoots]

What would you guys consider "abusive" for a new 3?

Is there any speed I shouldn't exceed? When my dad got his Suburban he said that he didn't drive past 55MPH for the first 500 miles (as the manual stated, IIRC).

Should I do the same with my new 3>

 

[mndsm]

Um.... don't drive faster than the cops will throw you in jail for?

 

[dmention7]

[quote author=mndsm link=topic=68266.msg1178151#msg1178151 date=1170216311]
Step 1- Rev egine to 5000 rpm
Step 2- Release clutch.
Step 3- Enjoy RS-A smoke.
[/quote]

Tom, did your speed come with RSA's? I thought they came with summer tires--or maybe they equip them differently up here in the land of ice and snow.

 

[mndsm]

[quote author=dmention7 link=topic=68266.msg1180893#msg1180893 date=1170352178]
[quote author=mndsm link=topic=68266.msg1178151#msg1178151 date=1170216311]
Step 1- Rev egine to 5000 rpm
Step 2- Release clutch.
Step 3- Enjoy RS-A smoke.
[/quote]

Tom, did your speed come with RSA's? I thought they came with summer tires--or maybe they equip them differently up here in the land of ice and snow.
[/quote]

I was referring to his car. I have whatever it is all the Speed3's come with, that drives about as well on snow/ice as the RS-A's do.

 

[dmention7]

Yeah, my bad. For some reason I thought the OP was asking about breaking in a MS3.