Break in miles? First oil change?
Also, when should I change oil the first time?
Thanks, Chipper
Nov 28, 2005 10:52:38 PM
Nov 28, 2005 10:56:12 PM
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Brian E said:
When I had my 997S at the dealership for the System Fault repair, they suggested I have the oil changed at the same time. I think it had about 600 miles on it. Seemed like cheap insurance so I had them do it.
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Brian E said:
When I had my 997S at the dealership for the System Fault repair, they suggested I have the oil changed at the same time. I think it had about 600 miles on it. Seemed like cheap insurance so I had them do it.
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chipper said:
When is a 997 broken in? My North American owner's manual says wait 2,000 miles before exceeding 4,200 rpm. One Porsche friend told me 500 miles. My service guy said privately "Drive the sh**t out of it. Break it in fast and it will drive fast. Break it in slow and it will drive slow."
Nov 29, 2005 3:10:32 PM
Nov 30, 2005 2:15:02 AM
Nov 30, 2005 2:51:41 PM
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Poseur (dweiser) said:
I had 375 miles on my P-car and the other day I inadvertently took the tac to 4202.
Did I ruin my new engine and will I go to Hell?
(o.k., sorry, just kidding.)
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P997C2S said:
AFAIK PCNA manuals are the only ones that have a specific RPM recommendation. Would someone in the UK and other markets please verify this.
Dec 1, 2005 4:03:57 PM
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tommy997S said:
I changed the oil in my 997 after 500 miles. I believe that there are metal particles in a new motor that end up in your oil pan with in the first 500 miles or so. After that it will be every 3000 like all my other cars. I realize that the oil is synthetic but these cars are known to burn oil. As far as breaking the car in, don't labor or lug it, don't red line it and let it stay there, don't push it to its limit but you can drive this car aggressively. It will break in knowing that you will be asking it to perform at its best once it's broken in which is about 500 miles. You can use the factory number of 2000 miles but don't only rev it to 4200 RPM's for that period. I have consulted many prosche specialists and professional drivers. I have also built many chevy motors. After I spend the money to build them we take them to the dyno and you know what they do there. They run the hell out of that brand new motor. Just my opions and personal experiences. Good luck and congrats on you new 997, I love mine...
Dec 1, 2005 4:33:54 PM
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Hooch said:
I talked with a friend of mine (engineer working at Porsche in Zuffenhausen) and he told me "push the pedal to the metal" right from the beginning. Every single engine is tested on an engine test stand before it is put into the car. During this tests the motor runs several minutes at maximum power. So no need to worry; just have fun.
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red911 said:
I have read many posts on this site reciting oil consumption. My car has about 2600 miles and I have added TWO QUARTS of oil and my gauge is presently down one notch. Based upon what I have read this appears to be well on the HIGH side of consumption. I do not have any visible leak on my garage floor. I don't know whether I should be concerned with the oil consumption or just continue to monitor it since I have been informed that oil consumption is higher during break-in and slows as the engine accumulates more miles.
What is the feeling of other members concerning my oil consumption and how does it compare to yours?
Dec 1, 2005 11:26:34 PM
Dec 2, 2005 12:18:01 AM