X2 and read "breakin secrets" at www.mototuneusa.com (5 minute read) & no bon ami/ajax
I read this link posted by Rapid Robert and first thought... "Easy for THEM to recommend I wail on a fresh motor... Its not THEIR engine." It began to sink in after reading similar arguements elsewhere. I posted a question.. "How long do I have to wait until I can Peel out?" Look it up. NOBODY suggested to baby it for 500 miles like it says in many old school owners manuals. It seemed abusive to me at first. I sold new cars in the 80s and since then, I had the imprint in my brain that new or rebuilt components need to be driven with care. In 2004 when I built the 440/493, I drove it REAL easy during the first 500 miles, then changed the oil. In the next 2500 miles, it used oil, got slower and eventually started smoking . I pulled the motor out to hone it and put in new rings.
