Do I need to "break in" my 2007 Nissan Murano Engine?

Question

I just got a 2007 Nissan Murano SL AWD. I love it so far. Ride is amazing....and incredibly quick pickup. I now have 300 miles on it. I was planning on driving it to Tahoe this weekend, which is about 200 miles away, up and over a mountain pass. Its all fast freeway, but should I be "gentle" on the drive, or can I have a little fun and drive it a little faster. Is the "1000 mile break in" rule recommended for the 2007 Murano?

Answer 1

Actually, please read this article about breaking in an engine.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Different materials are used in new engines. The older train of thought of how to break in an engine was based on engines made from cast iron. Engine technology and materials have changed, but the though process of how to break in an engine hasn't. It needs to, because the materials engines are made from has changed.

Answer 2

it's not so much the mph as much as it is the rpm's. Try not to drive over 4000 rpms for over any more than 10-15 seconds at a time. Just think, before your engine was an engine, all it was were a bunch of metal parts and rubber gaskets that have not been continually utilized like you are about to utilize them. Same thing with your transmission. It should be fine but to eliminate unforseen problems down the road, take it easy on the acceleration and high rpms for the first 1000 miles or so.

Answer 3

Abundance of caution: Take it easy on your new Murano. To clarify, you can probably get away with driving a little faster than normal if you ease into it -- don't floor it trying to get around slow movers, take your time getting up to speed, don't do any more than 15 MPH over the speed limit and take it easy on the hills. Yes, they build engines a lot better than they used to, but it's still a good idea to baby your new car for the first 1,000 miles.

Answer 4

I'd say for at least the first 1,000 miles try to not go any faster then 60 this way your engine components can break in nicely.So if you wanna take it on that trip go for it just keep in mind that if you push it to much now you may do some damage to it that you may not here or see now but you will later on.Well hope this helps.

Answer 5

Although there is no formal break in period on new cars like there used to be, it's still a good idea to vary speeds for the first 1,000 miles. Don't set the cruise control on 65 and keep it there all day.

Answer 6

You should allow at least 1,000 miles before putting the engine through its paces. A little restraint now will pay huge dividends in the future when your engine continues to be reliable at 100K+ miles

Answer 7

most newer cars dont need as much of a break in as the older ones did. use it however you like! just make sure you get your next oil change a little earlier than the 3000 mark. anytime you drive your car hard, make a mental note to get your oil change a little sooner. that will extend the life of your car much more effectively than any break-in period.

Answer 8

well you should not do it
cause all the engine parts are still new
and formed yet for regular use
worth it for the first 1000 miles
it would prolong the life of the engine

Answer 9

your ****** i told you not to get that car with all of nissans cvt transmission problems nissans gone down hill and there service sucks we no the finance manager there and the service department still will not listen to me, but yeah you need to break it in nissan has a 1500 mile break-in process read the owners manual it will tell you

Answer 10

You shoudl break in new cars no matter what the make/model/year is.