Will there be a break-in for the 335i?

ericiu · 05-29-2006, 07:19 PM

Just wondering if you all think that the new bi-turbo engine will have a similar break-in period as the rest of BMW cars... how does that work with the turbos?

shimshimhada · 05-29-2006, 07:20 PM

Probably, I'm sure the turbo components will be broken in by the time you reach 1,250 miles.

LEDZEP · 05-29-2006, 07:20 PM

My guess would be yes, it should be the same basic break-in process.

stressdoc · 05-29-2006, 07:28 PM

Yes.

MoreCowbell · 05-29-2006, 07:28 PM

There will be....if you believe in it, that is!!!

Dukenole · 05-29-2006, 07:45 PM

LOL Wow, anxious about break-in for a car that doesn't even arrive until this fall!

Moderato · 05-29-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ericiu

Just wondering if you all think that the new bi-turbo engine will have a similar break-in period as the rest of BMW cars... how does that work with the turbos?

I'm guessing the breakin will be the same, take it easy for 1200 miles and then gradually go crazy.

ericiu · 05-29-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukenole

LOL Wow, anxious about break-in for a car that doesn't even arrive until this fall!

of course! the wait to ORDER the car is long enough... now I have to worry about delivery AND a break-in!

carjon · 05-30-2006, 08:54 AM

Break in isn't just for the engine but the entire drive train. Although the engines may be extensively tested your driving is the first opportunity for the whole engine - transmission, rear end etc. to mesh together and thus the break in and vary speed period. There are benefits down the line.

Kalin · 05-30-2006, 11:37 AM

About 1,500 miles from Munich to Lisbon.

budfox · 05-30-2006, 02:45 PM

Some ppl believe if you baby the car in the begining then it will hurt your performance in the future.

voltron1011 · 05-30-2006, 03:06 PM

Speaking of turbos... I wonder if BMW has addressed possible oil-coking issues with turbo-charged engines that aren't properly cooled down? Can you say turbo-timer?

visor · 05-30-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

Speaking of turbos... I wonder if BMW has addressed possible oil-coking issues with turbo-charged engines that aren't properly cooled down? Can you say turbo-timer?

The radiator fan on the E90 is already thermostatically controlled (ie. it can stay on after the engine is shut down), so I suppose BMW could just make the fan come on at a lower trigger temperature and stay on longer, even after engine shut down.

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