John S 211

All,

Just a few weeks away from delivery. Gotta say...I'm pretty excited. I've heard a number of different (sometimes contradictory) opinions out there re proper break-in routines for a new 911, I'm sure my dealer and the Porsche manuals will provide solid guidance, but given the depth of P-car knowledge out in this community, I figured I'd ask for your thoughts. How have you managed with your cars?

skinzy

In the same boat. Would love to hear suggested methods.

No HTwo O

Read the manual. Do what it says. Not what the Porsche salesman may tell you (if different from the manual). Usually it's something like no revs over 4,200 for the first 2,000 miles. Don't lug the engine. Vary your speed and RPM's. Let the brakes bed-in, too.

Don't ever exceed 4,000 RPM's until engine has reached operating temps.

I'd recommend changing your oil early, for the first one. After the first 1,000 miles. Then yearly or every 7,500 miles, whichever comes first.

hlee1169

I have not been shy revving up to 4~5K RPMs, but took care not to let them stay there for long. I use the paddle shift which is also very fun to use in varying the RPMs.

rijowysock

tomorrow i will take delivery, any after 20 miles will open her up as i will every day of ownership... i'll also be putting 2000 miles on her the first week.

past 4 new porsches in 3 years done the same, and they burn less oil than when i did it the soft way.


the important part is not revving high on cold engine, 15mins++ to bring oil temp up, water temp goes up right away, its the oil temp that will show you the entire engine is warming up.

No HTwo O

Congrats on the new 911!

I've never added oil between changes.


Actually, oil temps lag the water temps coming up to op. temps. And the trans fluid is even slower. Also a consideration.

Salj

I have almost 2,000 miles after driving moderatly first 500 miles and then three increasingly aggressive track outings starting at about 1000 miles. No oil burn (just changed) but have cooked the rear brake pads to a regular squeal. Dealer agreed to do a 1-time replacement under warranty and now I'm on my own.

iambon

My engine oil has been very consistent over first 1,200 miles and in the past few days I have hit red line a few times. Still no oil burning

WCE

Track days will definitely break-in a new engine quick!
I wonder if the PTV rear brake activations on the track had anything to do with "cooking" the rear brakes?

Salj

I don't think that was the cause of the "cracked and pitted" pads. There was a Boxster Spyder at the dealer that I have seen multiple times at Sebring (very hard track on brakes) with the same issue on rear pads.

SteveFromMN

+1