GT3 engine break-in
#46
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Just picked up my Lava 18 GT3 from Perimeter in Atlanta on Friday. I kept it under 4000 for the drive home which was about 550 miles. From here I'll follow AP's recommendation. Most likely do the first oil change at 2000 miles.
I did the 2000 mile mile max 4000 on my first 15 GT3 and the 2000 mile oil analysis looked pretty good. On a 10 GT3 broken in the same way the oil analysis showed 50 ppm of Cu at 9000 miles.
On my 16 GT4, not apples/apples, the break-in was from Perimeter to AMP where I spent the day on track. A little on the quick side. However, the oil analysis at 2000 miles was one of my best for a new car.
I did the 2000 mile mile max 4000 on my first 15 GT3 and the 2000 mile oil analysis looked pretty good. On a 10 GT3 broken in the same way the oil analysis showed 50 ppm of Cu at 9000 miles.
On my 16 GT4, not apples/apples, the break-in was from Perimeter to AMP where I spent the day on track. A little on the quick side. However, the oil analysis at 2000 miles was one of my best for a new car.
Last edited by Alan C.; 01-21-2019 at 02:42 PM.
#47
New break in is 1000 miles.
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Brian Himmelman (03-09-2024)
#49
Burning Brakes
Wow that's awesome. What a difference. So basically up to 7,000rpm until 1,000mi then can let her rip. I've been shifting at 4k and just being teased with the open valves before I had to shift. I've got 550miles currently. Thanks for the updated manual. Mine is a 2018.
#50
Nordschleife Master
while attending PSDS in AL, I asked the staff about break in miles
they all kinda just laughed at me, and the notion....
they all kinda just laughed at me, and the notion....
#51
Spoke to AP at Goodwood in 2017 and engine guys at Rennsport and they said warm it up, no launch control for the tranny, but vary the revs as much as possible up to whatever you as a driver are comfortable with. Compression braking the engine said the engine guy helps to seat the rings.
#52
Rennlist Member
Easy for them to say...they are not paying for the cars they get to drive and can abuse them from day one and will get another if it breaks. I'll take my advice from the engineers who designed and built the cars.
#53
Nordschleife Master
I thought this too - but their fleet goes back through dealerships for sales....
#54
Rennlist Member
What is the best motor oil?
What use would the Internet forums be without questions like these.
What use would the Internet forums be without questions like these.
#55
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#56
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For same reason, BMW doesn't CPO any of their Performance Center cars once they are done with PCD duties...
#57
Just hit my 1000 mile mark and ready to open her up!
I'm not concerned with doing an oil change at 1000 miles with these new engines, but there was another thread that mentioned the "break-in" service actually consists of unlocking the ECU. Has anyone actually confirmed this or seen any sort of performance gain after their first service?
I'm not concerned with doing an oil change at 1000 miles with these new engines, but there was another thread that mentioned the "break-in" service actually consists of unlocking the ECU. Has anyone actually confirmed this or seen any sort of performance gain after their first service?
#58
Just hit my 1000 mile mark and ready to open her up!
I'm not concerned with doing an oil change at 1000 miles with these new engines, but there was another thread that mentioned the "break-in" service actually consists of unlocking the ECU. Has anyone actually confirmed this or seen any sort of performance gain after their first service?
I'm not concerned with doing an oil change at 1000 miles with these new engines, but there was another thread that mentioned the "break-in" service actually consists of unlocking the ECU. Has anyone actually confirmed this or seen any sort of performance gain after their first service?
#59
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I'm not concerned with doing an oil change at 1000 miles with these new engines, but there was another thread that mentioned the "break-in" service actually consists of unlocking the ECU. Has anyone actually confirmed this or seen any sort of performance gain after their first service?
IIRC , there have been some cars where there was a software update after the first service/break in (IIRC last gen BMW M5), but that mostly had to do with babying the tranny during the break in (i.e. tq limiter in place)