Running The Engine In

mrboon · 10-27-2009, 01:59 AM

Hey guys, i picked up my new 35i yesterday with 7 speed auto. Love it, its an amazing car!

Now i asked the dealer about running in, and he said to be careful the first 1000km. Dont floor it etc. Then later i asked someone else at the same dealer and he said, the car is already run in from the factory. I can floor it, should not be a problem.

Can anyone confirm what to do? I want this puppy the last, and I am planning to chip the ECU after about 1000km. Probably JB3 as I think this is the best option available atm.

flpnout · 10-27-2009, 02:27 AM

I heard the same thing, some people say follow the break in period the first 1200 miles and some people say you should drive hard so that the car will run the way you want it in the long run. I just picked up my car on the other day and wondered the same thing. Not sure what is true? But I too would like to know.

TonZ4 · 10-27-2009, 02:36 AM

Don't drive over 160 km/h or 4500 rpm for the first 1000-2000 km.

mrboon · 10-27-2009, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TonZ4

Don't drive over 160 km/h or 4500 rpm for the first 1000-2000 km.

lol picked up my car yesterday, first time on the motorway i did exactly 160

Thanks for the info.

jannisa · 10-27-2009, 12:13 PM

Me too, the technicians I was asking agreed that I shouldn't bother about break-in and suggested just not to floor it for the first 1000km. My break-in though was 4000km limited at 3000rpm and lower - it was really difficult, I know- and then I had oil changed, yeap, the traditional old-fashioned way. You should be ok either way, I personally chose the peace of mind on that regard.

mrboon · 10-27-2009, 02:30 PM

oil changed after 4000km already?

my dealer said i dont have to come in untill 30.000km

i was surprised too. when did they tell you to come in for the first service?

Memphis1 · 10-27-2009, 02:33 PM

in my other BMW the first service was at 19k miles... I'm guessing the e89 will probably be 12k to 15k depending how you drive

MilitaryE89 · 10-27-2009, 02:48 PM

The car says to change oil at 15000 miles (US model of course...), but I think most of us agree that additional oil changes at our expense are actually investments in the cars longevity. My dealer also said to follow the 1200 mile break-in period driving no more than 100 mph and under 4000rpm. Whether or not this is required seems up for debate, but honestly you will have miles and miles of life left to romp on it...just give it some TLC in the beginning to be on the safe side. And if you are paranoid like me...get your oil changed after the break-in!

Vintage · 10-27-2009, 03:16 PM

oil will be changed at 1000 miles and then I will follow the recommended US schedule

mrboon · 10-27-2009, 03:17 PM

yeah i guess you are right

mikeinaustin · 10-27-2009, 04:25 PM

if it is a car you plan to keep, no-way should you follow the 15k schedule. 7k at the max. in other words, you pay for one, dealer does one for free, you pay for the next, etc, etc.

personally, i'll probably do follow a 5k interval (i do 2, dealer does 1, i do 2, dealer does 1, etc). why? i keep my cars for a very long time.

Z_Victor1 · 10-27-2009, 04:27 PM

I followed the owner manual's instructions..........

jannisa · 10-27-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by godius

oil changed after 4000km already?

my dealer said i dont have to come in untill 30.000km

i was surprised too. when did they tell you to come in for the first service?

Indeed, they say the Condition Based Service or CBS comes at 25 or 30000 km, but suggested to have oil changed in between, say at 15000km. The check control also sees oil and service generally at 25000+, but I insisted on the sooner oil change. I was told I was throwing just my money away but I feel safer knowing I treat the most expensive part of my car with affection.

mav5125 · 10-29-2009, 06:08 PM

does the manual mention anything about when would be a good time to change the oil? I didn't see anything.

10-27-2009, 01:59 AM	#1
mrboon Lieutenant 77 Rep 561 Posts Drives: Speeeed Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: *** iTrader: (0)	Running The Engine In Hey guys, i picked up my new 35i yesterday with 7 speed auto. Love it, its an amazing car! Now i asked the dealer about running in, and he said to be careful the first 1000km. Dont floor it etc. Then later i asked someone else at the same dealer and he said, the car is already run in from the factory. I can floor it, should not be a problem. Can anyone confirm what to do? I want this puppy the last, and I am planning to chip the ECU after about 1000km. Probably JB3 as I think this is the best option available atm.
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flpnout Major 83 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	I heard the same thing, some people say follow the break in period the first 1200 miles and some people say you should drive hard so that the car will run the way you want it in the long run. I just picked up my car on the other day and wondered the same thing. Not sure what is true? But I too would like to know. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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TonZ4 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive23i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangkok iTrader: (0)	Don't drive over 160 km/h or 4500 rpm for the first 1000-2000 km.
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jannisa Lieutenant 55 Rep 546 Posts Drives: Z4 Sdrive35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	Me too, the technicians I was asking agreed that I shouldn't bother about break-in and suggested just not to floor it for the first 1000km. My break-in though was 4000km limited at 3000rpm and lower - it was really difficult, I know- and then I had oil changed, yeap, the traditional old-fashioned way. You should be ok either way, I personally chose the peace of mind on that regard.
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mrboon Lieutenant 77 Rep 561 Posts Drives: Speeeed Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: *** iTrader: (0)	oil changed after 4000km already? my dealer said i dont have to come in untill 30.000km i was surprised too. when did they tell you to come in for the first service?
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10-27-2009, 02:33 PM	#7
Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	in my other BMW the first service was at 19k miles... I'm guessing the e89 will probably be 12k to 15k depending how you drive
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MilitaryE89 Private First Class 8 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2008 328i, 2009 sDrive30i Join Date: May 2009 Location: APO, AE iTrader: (0)	The car says to change oil at 15000 miles (US model of course...), but I think most of us agree that additional oil changes at our expense are actually investments in the cars longevity. My dealer also said to follow the 1200 mile break-in period driving no more than 100 mph and under 4000rpm. Whether or not this is required seems up for debate, but honestly you will have miles and miles of life left to romp on it...just give it some TLC in the beginning to be on the safe side. And if you are paranoid like me...get your oil changed after the break-in!
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10-27-2009, 03:16 PM	#9
Vintage Colonel 381 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	oil will be changed at 1000 miles and then I will follow the recommended US schedule
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mrboon Lieutenant 77 Rep 561 Posts Drives: Speeeed Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: *** iTrader: (0)	yeah i guess you are right
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mikeinaustin First Lieutenant 43 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2010 z4 3.0 crimson red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: austin, tx iTrader: (0)	if it is a car you plan to keep, no-way should you follow the 15k schedule. 7k at the max. in other words, you pay for one, dealer does one for free, you pay for the next, etc, etc. personally, i'll probably do follow a 5k interval (i do 2, dealer does 1, i do 2, dealer does 1, etc). why? i keep my cars for a very long time.
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Z_Victor1 First Lieutenant 64 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2022 G22 M440i 👍 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SouthEast UK iTrader: (0)	Running-In I followed the owner manual's instructions..........
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10-29-2009, 06:08 PM	#14
mav5125 Private First Class 37 Rep 133 Posts Drives: E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	does the manual mention anything about when would be a good time to change the oil? I didn't see anything.
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