How long did it take you to get through break in?

TSiggs · 04-12-2009, 09:18 PM

Still anxiously awaiting my 1er, and I know once it gets here, it's going to be very hard to resist mashing the fun pedal. I'm almost thinking of taking a road trip the week after I get it just to get it over with.

So how long did it take you all to get through break in? Did you take it slow or did you burn right through it? Was it as agonizing as I'm thinking it will be?

1013mm · 04-12-2009, 09:29 PM

1400ish.

amurph182 · 04-12-2009, 09:40 PM

picked up my car yesterday, have about 200 miles on it now. While I really want to just hammer the thing, I'm honestly not having that much of a problem. I'll admit to a couple of trips over 4500rpm (not over 5k, though) and one quick full throttle pull just get get it out of my system, but the car is so quick and so torquey that just using 50-60% gas and shifting at 3500 or so is still a shitload of fun.

Even while driving "break-in style", I'm still having to slow down more often than not to keep it to a reasonable speed.

Once the break-in is over, I'm probably going to end up in jail.

Judge · 04-12-2009, 09:46 PM

I played it safe until 2000 miles. Probably a mild case of OCD kicking in that likes nice even numbers.

new2the3 · 04-12-2009, 09:53 PM

I have had my car for a 42 days now and I am at 1115 miles... Getting there though!

TSiggs · 04-12-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by amurph182

picked up my car yesterday, have about 200 miles on it now. While I really want to just hammer the thing, I'm honestly not having that much of a problem. I'll admit to a couple of trips over 4500rpm (not over 5k, though) and one quick full throttle pull just get get it out of my system, but the car is so quick and so torquey that just using 50-60% gas and shifting at 3500 or so is still a shitload of fun.

Even while driving "break-in style", I'm still having to slow down more often than not to keep it to a reasonable speed.

Once the break-in is over, I'm probably going to end up in jail.

Is going WOT ok as long as you don't venture above 4.5k?

Mega Man · 04-12-2009, 10:10 PM

About 2 months.

Garduna · 04-12-2009, 10:23 PM

I'm at the 1.5K mark and I've revved it up to 5k roughly 5-6 times now. I'm so antsy in getting it to the 2k mark!!!

TagMan · 04-12-2009, 10:33 PM

What's really wonderful is that after the "break-in", this engine gets smoother and smoother with every additional mile. For those members that are just starting out, if you think it is sweet right after break-in, just wait until you feel how silky and buttery smooth this engine gets after about 5K miles.

TM

Mega Man · 04-12-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TagMan

What's really wonderful is that after the "break-in", this engine gets smoother and smoother with every additional mile. For those members that are just starting out, if you think it is sweet right after break-in, just wait until you feel how silky and buttery smooth this engine gets after about 5K miles.

I concur. I'm just getting to 3000 (will be at 3400 after tomorrow; work related driving), and have noticed a much smoother ride from 1200 to 2000, and now.

AtomiK · 04-12-2009, 11:55 PM

Took 1 month to get to 1200 miles.

Tj303 · 04-13-2009, 12:40 AM

i've had my car 11 days now, and have 1100km on the clock (approx 700 miles)... have revved it to 4500rpm gently a few times now. There are many more aspects of the car to enjoy than the acceleration, so the wait hasn't been too bad so far.

I was just going to wait to 2000km (1250 miles) before i open her up fully... should i be waiting longer? After reading some of the comments here, maybe i'll just limit my self to 5000rpm between the 2000km-3000km range?

tbird · 04-13-2009, 05:22 AM

Simple process

1) Break-in of 250 miles per cylinder (1500 miles for the 1)
2) No more than 50% acceleration and no higher than 4000rpm for first 500 miles
3) No more than 75% acceleration and no higher than 5000rpm for next 500 miles
4) For remaining 500 miles, still be gentle, but you should punch it here or there just so the engine starts getting used to things.

If you really want to be thorough, you can pay for an early oil change to ensure you clean out anything in the oil from the break-in.

I was taught that process a long time ago, and I have know many that follow that rule and have not had engine problems. I have had plenty of other car problems, but never an engine problem. If you wish to go even longer than that, no worries, but I wouldn't do less.

TP 135i · 04-13-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TSiggs

So how long did it take you all to get through break in?

Congrats to Mega Man and AtomiK........they actually answered the OP's question.

Break-in to 1200 miles took me 13 days.

macmook · 04-13-2009, 06:17 AM

How can it possibly take so long to break in a car that's so addicting to drive?

I'm at 1,300 miles in about a week. None of it (well, almost none of it) above 4,500 RPM.

It's just plain fun...get behind the d@mn wheel!!!

tbird · 04-13-2009, 07:20 AM

As for time to break in, mine took a while, since I use it as my "nice" car, and have a commuter car to go to work. So after 5 months, I am only at 2,777. It took me about 3 months to break it in fully.

former · 04-13-2009, 08:21 AM

I believe it took me 8 days to hit the magical 1,200 mile mark during ED. We didn't drive every day since we usually got to a city and parked for a day or so.

During the break-in, I behaved, shifting before 4000 RPMs and keeping it around 100MPH. But by mile 1,202 I was doing somewhere in the 120's, by 1,250 miles it was to the 130's and the next day in the 1,400's I was north of 140. Most of that was limited by traffic and weather...Boy those autobahn sure were nice...

italiantank26 · 04-13-2009, 08:24 AM

took me about 1 week and 300 miles then broke it in, been driving the car like i stole it, haven't had any problems, she's a tough one

Guildenstern · 04-13-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by macmook

How can it possibly take so long to break in a car that's so addicting to drive?

I'm at 1,300 miles in about a week. None of it (well, almost none of it) above 4,500 RPM.

It's just plain fun...get behind the d@mn wheel!!!

It took me 2 months thanks to a lifestyle at the time of; Drive 10 min to airport, Park car for 3 days+, Drive home, Repeat 1-2 days later. I'm so glad I quit that job.

ZedClever · 04-13-2009, 08:56 AM

I'm on three weeks, about 700miles, been pretty nice to her (accept still working on perfect shifts, man you barely have to move your foot off the accelerator; I'm used to manuals you have to completely take your foot off) anyway sorry. Only gotten up to 4k rpm a few times gently, 85 has been my top speed (unsustained). I'm finding it easy to stay within the parameters and still have a great time driving! She does beg to be driven harder though. I agree that with every mile the car is smoother. Will definitely do an early oil change!

jsdaniels · 04-13-2009, 09:16 AM

Living in Germany I would set off at 9pm at night and just drive in any given direction. Drive for about 30/45 mins get lost I mean lost. Then fire up the GPS and hit home. Took me a little over two weeks!

cagekicker · 04-13-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomiK

Took 1 month to get to 1200 miles.

same here!

04-12-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
TSiggs Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 247 Posts Drives: Space Grey 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	How long did it take you to get through break in? Still anxiously awaiting my 1er, and I know once it gets here, it's going to be very hard to resist mashing the fun pedal. I'm almost thinking of taking a road trip the week after I get it just to get it over with. So how long did it take you all to get through break in? Did you take it slow or did you burn right through it? Was it as agonizing as I'm thinking it will be?
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amurph182 Private First Class 4 Rep 134 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	picked up my car yesterday, have about 200 miles on it now. While I really want to just hammer the thing, I'm honestly not having that much of a problem. I'll admit to a couple of trips over 4500rpm (not over 5k, though) and one quick full throttle pull just get get it out of my system, but the car is so quick and so torquey that just using 50-60% gas and shifting at 3500 or so is still a shitload of fun. Even while driving "break-in style", I'm still having to slow down more often than not to keep it to a reasonable speed. Once the break-in is over, I'm probably going to end up in jail.
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04-12-2009, 09:46 PM	#4
Judge First Lieutenant 38 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I played it safe until 2000 miles. Probably a mild case of OCD kicking in that likes nice even numbers.
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new2the3 Colonel 380 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I have had my car for a 42 days now and I am at 1115 miles... Getting there though! __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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Garduna Brigadier General 160 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	I'm at the 1.5K mark and I've revved it up to 5k roughly 5-6 times now. I'm so antsy in getting it to the 2k mark!!!
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TagMan Car Addict!! 60 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	What's really wonderful is that after the "break-in", this engine gets smoother and smoother with every additional mile. For those members that are just starting out, if you think it is sweet right after break-in, just wait until you feel how silky and buttery smooth this engine gets after about 5K miles. TM __________________ 2008 /// Commemorative /// 6-Speed /// Titanium Silver /// Fully-Loaded /// 135i Convertible
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AtomiK Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 279 Posts Drives: Around Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Took 1 month to get to 1200 miles.
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Tj303 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	i've had my car 11 days now, and have 1100km on the clock (approx 700 miles)... have revved it to 4500rpm gently a few times now. There are many more aspects of the car to enjoy than the acceleration, so the wait hasn't been too bad so far. I was just going to wait to 2000km (1250 miles) before i open her up fully... should i be waiting longer? After reading some of the comments here, maybe i'll just limit my self to 5000rpm between the 2000km-3000km range? __________________
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tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	Simple process 1) Break-in of 250 miles per cylinder (1500 miles for the 1) 2) No more than 50% acceleration and no higher than 4000rpm for first 500 miles 3) No more than 75% acceleration and no higher than 5000rpm for next 500 miles 4) For remaining 500 miles, still be gentle, but you should punch it here or there just so the engine starts getting used to things. If you really want to be thorough, you can pay for an early oil change to ensure you clean out anything in the oil from the break-in. I was taught that process a long time ago, and I have know many that follow that rule and have not had engine problems. I have had plenty of other car problems, but never an engine problem. If you wish to go even longer than that, no worries, but I wouldn't do less. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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macmook Semi-Geezer 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	How can it possibly take so long to break in a car that's so addicting to drive? I'm at 1,300 miles in about a week. None of it (well, almost none of it) above 4,500 RPM. It's just plain fun...get behind the d@mn wheel!!! __________________ *'09 135i ragtop, 6MT, Crimson, Sport*
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tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	As for time to break in, mine took a while, since I use it as my "nice" car, and have a commuter car to go to work. So after 5 months, I am only at 2,777. It took me about 3 months to break it in fully. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	I believe it took me 8 days to hit the magical 1,200 mile mark during ED. We didn't drive every day since we usually got to a city and parked for a day or so. During the break-in, I behaved, shifting before 4000 RPMs and keeping it around 100MPH. But by mile 1,202 I was doing somewhere in the 120's, by 1,250 miles it was to the 130's and the next day in the 1,400's I was north of 140. Most of that was limited by traffic and weather...Boy those autobahn sure were nice... __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008
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italiantank26 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 381 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [0.00]	took me about 1 week and 300 miles then broke it in, been driving the car like i stole it, haven't had any problems, she's a tough one
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ZedClever Private First Class 4 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 09 135i space grey/black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I'm on three weeks, about 700miles, been pretty nice to her (accept still working on perfect shifts, man you barely have to move your foot off the accelerator; I'm used to manuals you have to completely take your foot off) anyway sorry. Only gotten up to 4k rpm a few times gently, 85 has been my top speed (unsustained). I'm finding it easy to stay within the parameters and still have a great time driving! She does beg to be driven harder though. I agree that with every mile the car is smoother. Will definitely do an early oil change!
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04-13-2009, 09:16 AM	#21
jsdaniels Enlisted Member 1 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 128i Sport, Xenon,iPod Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	Living in Germany I would set off at 9pm at night and just drive in any given direction. Drive for about 30/45 mins get lost I mean lost. Then fire up the GPS and hit home. Took me a little over two weeks!
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