D Stock New MINI on the way...how long of a break-in period?
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New MINI on the way...how long of a break-in period?
This will be my second MINI. I autoXed my old MINI - an R53 - for a couple years and now I have this second gen on the way.
How much break-in should be done before I take it out on the course? Our group typically sets up very fast, very aggressive courses.
How much break-in should be done before I take it out on the course? Our group typically sets up very fast, very aggressive courses.
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The engines come from Peugot already broken in. Peugot, like many other companies, briefly run the engines in the factory with a heavy "traditional" oil to let them get a wear pattern while still being protected. An engine cannot do that with full synthetic, it's too slick. They are then installed at Mini and filled with a medium-weight Castrol full synthetic. Yes, they ARE broken-in before they are installed.
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The engines come from Peugot already broken in. Peugot, like many other companies, briefly run the engines in the factory with a heavy "traditional" oil to let them get a wear pattern while still being protected. An engine cannot do that with full synthetic, it's too slick. They are then installed at Mini and filled with a medium-weight Castrol full synthetic. Yes, they ARE broken-in before they are installed.
Heck, it is only 1200 - 1500 miles. What is that when you are looking at keeping it for 100,000 or more miles of happy motoring.
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