General Car Conversation 2024 - part 2
Lexus Test Driver
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My X7 M50i has M badging all over the car. Wheels, sills, steering wheel, brake calipers, gauge cluster, etc. It’s absurd the amount of M’s on the car but BMW must not have thought is had enough so on the new X7 M60i they added one to the grille and overseas added a couple more on the front fenders. Talk about diluting the M, soon they will add an M to every body panel.
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not to mention the license plate...
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How many miles does it now have on it? Formal engine break-ins are not as critical now as they once were, but, in general, with a brand new engine under 500-1000 miles, its is still a good idea is to vary the RPM as much as possible and not just drive at one steady cruise-speed on the Interstate for a long time. That will help seat the rings and valves properly. So, if you're going down to Beckley on I-66/81/64, I'd recommend either not using the cruise-control very long or varying your cruise speed up and down a little.
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How many miles does it now have on it? Formal engine break-ins are not as critical now as they once were, but, in general, with a brand new engine under 500-1000 miles, its is still a good idea is to vary the RPM as much as possible and not just drive at one steady cruise-speed on the Interstate for a long time. That will help seat the rings and valves properly. So, if you're going down to Beckley on I-66/81/64, I'd recommend either not using the cruise-control very long or varying your cruise speed up and down a little.
Let the engine get to oil temp then start doing pulls, that's the best way to get optimal ring seat and bearing pattern if you have an engine that isn't hand build/hot run when made
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How many miles does it now have on it? Formal engine break-ins are not as critical now as they once were, but, in general, with a brand new engine under 500-1000 miles, its is still a good idea is to vary the RPM as much as possible and not just drive at one steady cruise-speed on the Interstate for a long time. That will help seat the rings and valves properly. So, if you're going down to Beckley on I-66/81/64, I'd recommend either not using the cruise-control very long or varying your cruise speed up and down a little.
Best thing to do is drive it hard as soon as possible and allow the car to engine brake down to a stop as much as you can. You will have better leak down, less oil use and slightly more power if you do it that way.
Let the engine get to oil temp then start doing pulls, that's the best way to get optimal ring seat and bearing pattern if you have an engine that isn't hand build/hot run when made
Let the engine get to oil temp then start doing pulls, that's the best way to get optimal ring seat and bearing pattern if you have an engine that isn't hand build/hot run when made
Years ago I bought a brand new Gixxer 750. They assembled it the day I bought it. I had it up to 160+mph the same day.
My track car has been tuned since 600 miles on the odometer
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How many miles does it now have on it? Formal engine break-ins are not as critical now as they once were, but, in general, with a brand new engine under 500-1000 miles, its is still a good idea is to vary the RPM as much as possible and not just drive at one steady cruise-speed on the Interstate for a long time. That will help seat the rings and valves properly. So, if you're going down to Beckley on I-66/81/64, I'd recommend either not using the cruise-control very long or varying your cruise speed up and down a little.
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Yep, thats why I use rocket fuel now lol
Thanks! Haha, big spender!
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Best thing to do is drive it hard as soon as possible and allow the car to engine brake down to a stop as much as you can. You will have better leak down, less oil use and slightly more power if you do it that way.
Let the engine get to oil temp then start doing pulls, that's the best way to get optimal ring seat and bearing pattern if you have an engine that isn't hand build/hot run when made
Let the engine get to oil temp then start doing pulls, that's the best way to get optimal ring seat and bearing pattern if you have an engine that isn't hand build/hot run when made
Nah, just throw some 87 octane in and you'll be fine.
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GTR's are put on the track at the factory before being shipped to their destinations. That's why they typically have 20+ miles on them when they arrive at the dealers. No need to baby the car if they don't but they still recommend the break in period.
Nah, just throw some 87 octane in and you'll be fine.
Nah, just throw some 87 octane in and you'll be fine.
87 for the win haha!