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Originally Posted by teknochild
i think if anything its something that has carried over from long ago, that may have been correct at that time, but not so much now
im not saying either way, but im 100% sure that engines are built a lot different now than 20 years ago when the same "break in" was suggested
like dumb shit like it takes more gas to shut off and start your car then idle it for a few minutes, might have been true long ago, but it deffinatly isnt anymore
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I think thats accurate, BMW does not list any break in on the last 2 cars I purchased and I can't remember the last car I purchased that had one. There seem to be several of these old school legends still hanging on. Some of my favs are
1) Breaking in the car
2) Bedding brake pads
3) Frequent oil changes with synthetic
4) Changing the oil after a couple thousand miles on a new car
5) Doing major engine management remaps will not void your warranty (I watch this one burn people regularly, I assure you without question if you lunch your engine with new software you own it).
6) Warming up your car
7) My Personal Fav, Changing the trans fluid in your Automatic.
Go on any BMW forum and people will swear by these practices without any data to support it. I have serviced BMW’s for 15 years and there is just as much evidence that indicates doing this stuff is worse for your car than not doing it.
Save your money and follow what the manufacturer recommends and you will be fine.