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My new Carrera T will be delivered soon and I wanted to get everyone’s thoughts on engine break-in.
I’ve heard some say that the engine shouldn’t be revved about 4,000 RPM for the first 2,000 miles in order for the cylinder heads to seat properly and insure a healthy engine for the long run.
But, I’ve also heard that these modern engines are much different than engines from the past and as such really don’t require any break-in period.
What are everyone’s opinions on this subject for a first time Porsche owner.
I have no mechanical/engineering background to give any opinion on this topic but I can tell you what I’m going to do once I get my T (after reading through this S ad nauseam):
1. Always drive under 4000rpm until oil reaches operating temp 180+
2. 1st 1000 miles: Drive under 4000rpm with a few occasional bursts over 4000rpm
3. 1000-2000 miles: Drive under 4000rpm with more bursts over 4000rpm than #2.
4. 2000miles+: Free for all
I have no mechanical/engineering background to give any opinion on this topic but I can tell you what I’m going to do once I get my T (after reading through this S ad nauseam):
1. Always drive under 4000rpm until oil reaches operating temp 180+
2. 1st 1000 miles: Drive under 4000rpm with a few occasional bursts over 4000rpm
2a. Change oil
3. 1000-2000 miles: Drive under 4000rpm with more bursts over 4000rpm than #2.
4. 2000miles+: Free for all
The online manual is pretty useful. I've never bothered to find my paper copy yet. Check out page 16. As you will discover via this thread, Europe and USA differ in guidance. And, if you pick it up from Zuff... they'll tell you to warm it up and then drive it however you please.
The online manual is pretty useful. I've never bothered to find my paper copy yet. Check out page 16. As you will discover via this thread, Europe and USA differ in guidance. And, if you pick it up from Zuff... they'll tell you to warm it up and then drive it however you please.
In my non scientific, consumer only opinion the 4000rpm break in period is 90s and beyond mentality.
These things are ready to go out the box. All the demo cars get thrashed. All the PEC cars get thrashed and sold to customers right out the box.
My .2 GTS has been driven like it was stolen. 10k on the ODO and no issues.
Some people dont even get the chance to put 1-2000 miles a year on these things. Every mile is precious. Wouldn't waste my time watching the tach all the time.
Looks like I will need to plan some long drives in the first few months. This is going to be fun!
The observation about avoiding a bunch of cold starts has me wondering about the auto start-stop function. Sounds like I should disable that every time I drive the car (which I likely would have done anyway because I don’t like it).
Looks like I will need to plan some long drives in the first few months. This is going to be fun!
The observation about avoiding a bunch of cold starts has me wondering about the auto start-stop function. Sounds like I should disable that every time I drive the car (which I likely would have done anyway because I don’t like it).
My car will auto cancel the start/stop feature until it feels its sufficiently warmed up.
I don't have my car yet but I know how I'm going to drive mine. I've heard/read most of the "recommended" break-in techniques. With tighter and highly precise tolerances on mechanical parts, more specifically engines and gear boxes, these days I don't see the need to baby the beast. It's not like most of us are going to track our cars everyday of the week. If Porsche truly abides by their break-in "technique", then all of their demo cars and PEC vehicles should go straight to the junk yard with barely a few thousand miles on the odometer. I'm not abusive with my cars but I like to drive 'em like I stole 'em every now and then. Besides, how many of y'all plan on keeping your P-car/toys for a long time?! I've been planning on it but I haven't kept my promise yet.
I drove several GTS and TTS on the track with 20-40 miles on the odometer on PSDS. The only cars they make a point in breaking in are the GT3 and RS models. Those actually have specific instructions on how to do so.
Common sense dictates not to abuse cold engines and don't drive short distances too often. That's true regardless of the mileage or the car.
11-16-2018, 04:13 PM
Carrera T engine break-in?
Besides, how many of y'all plan on keeping your P-car/toys for a long time?! I've been planning on it but I haven't kept my promise yet.
