Sep 19, 2005 12:44:42 AM
- teutonictrio
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Break-in period REALLY necessary???
I've seen just how bulletproof Porsches are, and especially their engines, and I wonder if this 1200-mile nothing-over-4000 break in period is really necessary or not. I've seen some writings from BMW technicians about how it's actually better to give a performance engine a good workout, as it breaks it in properly, rather than baby it.
I've read pros and cons, but nothing specific on Porsches. Even Autoweek talks about the faithful break-in period, yet I bought a pre-owned Boxster a few years ago and doubt the break-in period was followed. This car I'm getting Thursday was probably driven rather hard by those 'trying it out', as I know I redline when I test drive a car. If that's the case, and probably 50% or more of the Porsches out there are not broken in with the recommended method, why such the bother?
I've read pros and cons, but nothing specific on Porsches. Even Autoweek talks about the faithful break-in period, yet I bought a pre-owned Boxster a few years ago and doubt the break-in period was followed. This car I'm getting Thursday was probably driven rather hard by those 'trying it out', as I know I redline when I test drive a car. If that's the case, and probably 50% or more of the Porsches out there are not broken in with the recommended method, why such the bother?
