Getting the new 2007 G35 next week, do these cars need to be "broken in" in for the first few hundred miles?

Question

Or can I blast that engine and take off from the minute I get the car out of the dealer?

Answer 1

You can do anything you want. But if you want the car to last until it is paid for, take care of it. When an engine /transmission is built, everything is extremely tight. Give it 500 miles to break in a bit. There will be small metal filings that will scrape off. That is why you will need to do an oil change. Gaskets and seals need to "seat" themselves.
This is a great car. Treat it right. If you want a "beater" save your money and get something used.

Answer 2

Most cars are virtually run in by the time it gets to the end user. I know that Ford will have the cars sitting on a dyno like machine at 3/4 speed for about an hour, to make sure every thing is OK. This reduces the run in time dramatically, it could also explain why Fords keep on breaking down.

On a more serious note, do not over rev it from the word GO. Take it easy and do not run it at more than 3/4 red line for the first 1000km (650miles). Do not be to soft on it either, or she will just be lazy. After the initial run in, you can start speeding up a bit more, but always take care not to go to hard before the car is heated up.

And I do not care who says what, a good flogging every once in a wile, will do your car just good. At least once to twice a month, red line it through the gears. I had a few cars that reached over 200000miles without an engine overhaul, and that in mostly city driving. The "reving up" loosens all the carbon out of the engine.

But please take care and service it to keep it in good shape.

Answer 3

Don't abuse it, and don't baby it either. I wouldn't worry about it. The enignes now days are built better than in the past so drive it how you want. Just don't do something stupid like overreving the engine. The manufacturers also suggest not holding the engine at the same rpm for long time during the first 5-600 miles. Supposedly, that is so it doesn't get a wear pattern during break-in.

Forget about it. Just drive it the way you want. Have some sense, and don't wreck it either. Good luck

Answer 4

come on. ,,,new rings,,new bearings new metal to metal contact...you really have to ask...beat it or let things break in.......you dont deserve the car if you r abusing it right out of the box.. sorry to sound mean but really....2 years from now u will be here asking why white and blue smoke is comming from the tailpipe.

Answer 5

all cars have to be broken in for a while....but not to fast for the first 1,000-3,000 miles

Answer 6

your not suppose to drive over 55 for a while