break in period
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break in period
i will be picking up my car tomorrow morning , can some one please explain how to break this motor in , like how many rpm not to pass how many mph, umm and for how many miles... and all other vital info will be great
From Racing Beat:
RX-8 Break-In
Mazda's Guidelines
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual lists the following information for the break-in period of a new vehicle:
"No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1000 KM (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Don’t race the engine.
- Don’t maintain one constant speed for long.
- Don’t drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine RPM for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts."
A review of the Mazda RX-8 Service Manual Highlights revealed the following information regarding break-in:
"A fluorocarbon resin coating has been added to the trochoid surface (rotor housing) for improved initial break-in."
Racing Beat's Guidelines
The Mazda guidelines are reasonable and prudent. If you have any questions or uncertainly regarding the break-in period, we suggest you follow these official recommendations.
We receive many requests for our recommended break-in procedures. The following are Racing Beat's recommendations:
- For the first 1000 miles do not accelerate under full throttle.
- During the first 1000 miles do not exceed 4000 RPM.
- For miles 1000-2000, expand the RPM upwards - but do not accelerate at full throttle.
- Over 2000 miles, full throttle and high RPM is acceptable.
In summary, our guidelines offer a progessive method to increase the working loads placed on the engine.
Mazda's Guidelines
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual lists the following information for the break-in period of a new vehicle:
"No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1000 KM (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Don’t race the engine.
- Don’t maintain one constant speed for long.
- Don’t drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine RPM for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts."
A review of the Mazda RX-8 Service Manual Highlights revealed the following information regarding break-in:
"A fluorocarbon resin coating has been added to the trochoid surface (rotor housing) for improved initial break-in."
Racing Beat's Guidelines
The Mazda guidelines are reasonable and prudent. If you have any questions or uncertainly regarding the break-in period, we suggest you follow these official recommendations.
We receive many requests for our recommended break-in procedures. The following are Racing Beat's recommendations:
- For the first 1000 miles do not accelerate under full throttle.
- During the first 1000 miles do not exceed 4000 RPM.
- For miles 1000-2000, expand the RPM upwards - but do not accelerate at full throttle.
- Over 2000 miles, full throttle and high RPM is acceptable.
In summary, our guidelines offer a progessive method to increase the working loads placed on the engine.
No problem. Another thing:
Don't forget to check your oil level every other gas fill. Let the car warm up for a few minutes when you drive it, so the Temp will be near the middle, and don't shut off the engine when cold.
Good luck!
Don't forget to check your oil level every other gas fill. Let the car warm up for a few minutes when you drive it, so the Temp will be near the middle, and don't shut off the engine when cold.
Good luck!
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i did the RB breakin and then switched to all syn fluids at 8K miles. I made it to 10600 miles with 0 problem, now its sitting at the dealer needing new coil packs....but thats unrelated to the breakin.
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I drove mine pretty conservatively for the first 1000 miles. After that i pretty much lost my head and just started driving the (four letter word here) out of it. I get regular maintenance, check the oil every couple hundred miles (i have a little O.C.D.) and check the tire pressure once a day (again with the O.C.D.) 13,200 miles and counting and no problems.
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