Engine Break In Procedures/Waxing

[Rail26]

Is anyone aware of the engine break in procedures/restrictions? I talked to the dealer and he said there were none. He knows more than I do, but no break in just doesn't seem right to me. What do you guys think? I know this topic was visited before, but wanted to get updated thoughts on the subject.

Also, what wax are you all using on black? :dance:

[donv]

The dealer is full of something and it is not accurate info, unless things have changed since my purchase in 2001. I got the same BS from my salesman as I was pulling out of the "delivery" area - he leaned in as I started the car and put the top down... "Don, remember, no break in period! " (big knowing smirk included).

Of course, I wasn't going to pull over and read the manual right then. I was taking my new toy home and I could read it there...

I should have. There on page 14 were the "Break in hints for the first 1,000 miles/1,600 kilometers".

I have no idea why the dealers are perpetuating this myth when Porsche specifically covers the topic and states the contrary. I've heard the arguments about "run-in testing at the factory", etc. OK, that sounds great. But if Porsche still recommends taking it easy for the first 1K miles, then that seems like the right thing to do...

[tqtran]

Yeah, I got the same thing when I test drove a 996TT last year when I was placing my order for a 996 and during the test drive the sales guy just had me breat the $hit out of the car....I feel sorry for the guy that ended up buying that 996tt.....don't believe anything the salesman tells you. He's only there to sell cars. Talk to the techs if you want info.

[Rail26]

I only skimmed the owners manual and yes, I'm one of the guys that never read the directions. I guess I will read it tonight.

I don't understand why the dealers are not being upfront on the break in period. I already bought the car, so tell me how to preserve it right?

Did you change the oil after 1000 miles?

[SD987]

Believe me, I know it's hard to tear yourself away from the car for something as mundane as reading the manual, but the answer and hints to your question are on page 14 of the 2005 manual.

2000 mile break-in.

After 1500, I'm getting a little antsy

[Adam]

Yeah, most dealers that I have dealt with know jack about the cars they sell and will tell you anything they think you want to hear. My dealer said the same B.S. I knew better and went home and read the manual. Porsche says keep it under 4,200 rpm for the first 2k miles in my book.

[Rail26]

Sure enough, page 14. Thanks for the help. Better start driving and reading a lot more!

[Brucelee]

If you intend to keep your car a long time, personally I would change the oil and filter at 1000.

Otherwise, follow the manual on the oil changes.

Best of luck with your new ride!

[csory]

Just received my owner's manual on a CD from Porsche (still waiting for the car itself ) and found the following on page 12:

"Tips for running in:
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, the "wearing in" of moving parts with each other cannot be completely avoided. This wearing occurs mainly in the first 3,000 km (1,865 miles).
During the first 3,000 km (1,865 miles) you should:
- preferably take longer trips
- avoid frequent cold start with short-distance driving whenever possible
- Not participate in motor racing events, sports driving schools or similar.
- Avoid high engine speeds, especially when the engine is cool."

That's all folks... Nothing about 4200RPM or other scary stuff... I was a little bit afraid as I would not be able to keep the rules posted here earlier

[longislander1]

Not every car on the lot has been test-driven. I had been talking to one dealer in Ohio who was offering 11% discount on an '05 987S with 11 miles on it. I've heard that anything under 35 miles or so is acceptable.

[gRed04]

Originally Posted by csory

That's all folks... Nothing about 4200RPM or other scary stuff... I was a little bit afraid as I would not be able to keep the rules posted here earlier

MY04 manual says keep it under 4200rpm for the first 1-2K miles.

[csory]

Originally Posted by gRed04

MY04 manual says keep it under 4200rpm for the first 1-2K miles.

Yeah but my manual is for the _987_ (model year 2005, issued in May 2005) and I recognized it as a major change - and happy to learn that I won't have to restrict myself with my new S... Anyway, I would rather consider the 4200RPM limit as something for the driver and not the engine to break in / get used to As a summer weekend car, it would take me months to get past the first few thousand miles.

[wild1poet2]

the moto man website break in procedure seems like bad advice although varying your rpm and loads is accepted. Most harley techs won't use synthetic during break in so moto man's suggestion sounds familiar. but he leaves out the whole valve train from the break in equation. Race engines may get broken in this way but they are run for short lives before they get a rebuild. IMO

[faterikcartman]

2005 Boxster 987. Page 14 says "Do not exceed maximum engine speed of 4,200 rpm.

I bought the car I took a test drive in because it was the right colour and options and $10,000 off.

The salesman beat the $h!t out of it on a test drive and then encouraged me to do the same. It was sold as new with 172 miles on it. I'm sure now every one was hard.

The car drinks oil like a pig: half a quart of synthetic in 300 miles--are you ************************ kidding me? My eleven year old Ford exploder with 165,000 miles on it doesn't drink nary a drop!

I asked about break in and he told me not to run it to redline too often in the first 1,000 miles. Naturally I drove it like ......................... for a couple hundred miles and THEN read the book myself.

Good grief. :ah: