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      12-30-2013, 09:45 AM   #23
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Most bike track rats just drive around the parking lot slowly to warm things up if the bike has cooled off between sessions. I'd still think that a slow drive with low revs would be the best way to warm things up, including the transmission, tires and brakes.

The only time I've really ever heard a valid reason to idle a gas motor was back in the days before computer controlled coolant pumps, turbo charged cars benefited from a cool down (that was still better done by non aggressive driving), but since nearly all cars continue to circulate coolant now long after you turn the motor off, this is much less of an issue. B5 Audi S4's were known to burn to the ground when drivers got off the Autobahn and parked quickly, without letting the turbos cool down.
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      01-05-2014, 07:34 AM   #24
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Lets say you have to drive the car bak home 1200 miles on the freeway. What's the best way to do it to follow the recommended procedure?

Driving in 3rd 4th ... 8th between 50 and 70 mph switching gears every 15 mins or so to vary the rpms?
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      01-06-2014, 07:54 PM   #25
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Drive it like you stole it.
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Drive it like it is stolen and paid for by somebody else.
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Drive it like you stole it.
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      02-20-2014, 02:59 PM   #28
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usual I wait till it kicks down the idle..and then go..so that's about a minute..as for oil change I totally agree with six months and oil change..don't wait for that BMW one year service..maybe they do call you in sooner then a year even if your one of those don't drive a lot...can you imagine..just parking this and take it out only for a weekend spin....heavens no
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      02-22-2014, 06:15 PM   #29
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Will the break-in service on M235i be covered by the free maintenance?
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      02-25-2014, 05:24 PM   #30
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Well if I end up leasing one, I won't have to worry about break in. Won't be my problem after 3 years.
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      02-25-2014, 09:47 PM   #31
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Will the break-in service on M235i be covered by the free maintenance?

I was told the free maintenance plan only covers stuff under bmw recommended intervals ie first oil change is recommended at 10,000 miles. So if someone wanted to go in at 1,200 miles after break-in, it would be outta your pocket. But I'm gonna try to see if they'll cover it once I go past 1,200 b/c that's dumb that they advertise free maintenance and won't let you do it when you want.

Anyone else heard different from their dealership?
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      02-25-2014, 11:40 PM   #32
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just think about the poor souls that got BMW with stop and go..shutoff
my breakin period..the right turn from the dealers lot..and then floor it...and never
look back even for the law...LOL
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I just got off of the phone w BMW NA, the 1200 mile service is paid for by them.
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      03-07-2014, 03:55 PM   #34
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I just got off of the phone w BMW NA, the 1200 mile service is paid for by them.
nice! now do you think all bmw dealers will honor that deal? or they'll try to make up some bs to not cover it....
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      03-21-2014, 04:45 PM   #35
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Break-in period does not exist on the M235i according to the key-read I did at the dealership.
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      03-22-2014, 04:07 AM   #36
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My dealer told me yesterday that it's not suppose to go into sport or sport+ mode for the first 600 miles, also to keep the RPMs below 5k for the first 600 miles as well. Anyone else heard this?
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Well if I end up leasing one, I won't have to worry about break in. Won't be my problem after 3 years.
+1

Seems like everything I have bought lately is a short term lease. My phones and my cars included. I used to be so protective with all my purchased items, covers, special protective treatments, etc. Now I'm like, I will keep it clean and shinny but not sweat the little stuff since it will be replaced soon. Probably wrong, but given how easy and affordable it is these days I just don't put as much work and effort into the ownership any longer.
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The car will be fine just let it warm up, the suspension and brakes need more breaking in than the motor does. Get on it after it's warmed up and have fun.
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I took my car in for 1200-mile service only to be told nothing needs to be done. They said it requires the baby-driving period, but once you hit 1200 you're good to go.
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From the actual manual:

Breaking-in period General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road speed:
▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and 100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐ stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased.
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      04-04-2014, 08:01 AM   #41
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I just got off of the phone w BMW NA, the 1200 mile service is paid for by them.
Do you know who you spoke with? Gonna try for a confirmation on this.
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      04-04-2014, 09:01 AM   #42
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Its interesting that BMW recommends not to do high revs and vary the rev's. Because at there factory in SC when i did a performance pickup they put each car off the line on a dino and take it to over 120mph and run it through the rev's.
but as mentioned earlier to schools. Race or BMW recommended.
I did a little of both when i got my car.
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I'm going to take it easy for the 2000 (already 14% done in 2 days of enjoying it). I accidentally had it kick down a couple times so I have been mostly keeping it in manual to avoid that. Pretend 4000 is redline

It all makes sense for me since it's not all that warm here and I shouldn't push the PSS's/suspension until the roads properly thaw and the frost heaves come down.
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      04-11-2014, 09:30 AM   #44
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I just got off of the phone w BMW NA, the 1200 mile service is paid for by them.
Just FYI, I just got off phone with BMW NA, they said only the normal 10,000 mile oil change is included.
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