Anyone know what the break-in period is for a MINI? Number of miles and restrictions?

 

Keep it under 4K for first 1200 or 1300.

 

Is that still the case for the new redesigned MINIs? Has anyone seen a copy of the new owner's manual?

 

You may have a point MINIclo, I wasn't really thinking about it being the 07. It is 3:00am and I have been at work for 12 1/2 hours.

 

Yikes! Time for a time-out!! I'll be interested in seeing what the new "rules" for the break-in period are.

 

I'm thinking of going to the Dragon in May. My 07 should be in my hands by mid/late Feb. I think I'll be past my breakin by then.
Never been, never had a MINI but one of my coolest childhood car memories was being 'allowed' to start/warm-up my Uncle's mini in Ireland when I was 9 or 10. That was no small endeavor with the choke and all. , was there for about a month -- think I managed it half a dozen times without help -- had a ball tryin'!!

 

Yes, I've seen the 07 manual for the UK MINI and the running-in process hasn't changed: Under 4500 rpm and 100mph for the first 1250 miles. Easy on the brakes and clutch for first 300 miles and give the tires 200 miles to develop full grip.

 

blah, its going to suck, my friends are going to be edgy me to violate all of that stuff save for maybe the 100mph limit :P

 

With the MCS you may not notice too much keeping it below 4500 rpm as that's where the overboost drops out and full torque (260nm) is from 1700 to 4500 rpm. You should be able to impress your friends keeping it under 4000! It may just feel a bit odd at first shifting at such low RPM when driving fast.

 

eeek yeah i suppose so, i shift at 7250 in my 1.6 liter MR2 :P

 

I can confirm that the owners manual says 1250 miles at no more than 4500 rpm.

 

Thanks all. I appreciate all the input!

 

It also says to keep varying your speed during the break-in period. My Audi manual said pretty much the same thing with the added suggestion of not using the cruise control which tends to keep your car at a steady speed.

 

I won't have that problem since I didn't opt for the cruise -- I do remember a simaliar requirement for my first new car (1985 Isuzu Impulse)