How to break in your new S4
01-14-2011, 10:22 PM
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01-15-2011, 08:30 AM
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I was inclined to follow the manual but after a lot of thinking I decided to follow Dr. GP's suggestions and at six months and 7,000 miles I haven't burned a drop of oil as far as I can tell. the car's happy.
Doc, who was that guy you mentioned before who wrote about engine break-in, especially for motorcycles? That guy explained the rationale behind the hard break-in really well I thought.
Doc, who was that guy you mentioned before who wrote about engine break-in, especially for motorcycles? That guy explained the rationale behind the hard break-in really well I thought.
01-15-2011, 09:02 AM
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I'm expecting delivery of my 2011 S4 in late February and I've been lurking for a while. This is an interesting topic for me, because I broke in my 2003 350Z using the manufacter's recommendation and I think it uses more oil than it should. I thought the manufacturer was looking out for my best interests, but maybe not? The "easy" break-in procedure certainly is boring and requires much self restraint.
I've heard recommendations for changing engine oil within the first few hundred miles (anyware from 20 according to Motoman up to 500 from other sources). For those that have used the "hard" break-in procedure, how many miles did the car have during the first oil change?
I've heard recommendations for changing engine oil within the first few hundred miles (anyware from 20 according to Motoman up to 500 from other sources). For those that have used the "hard" break-in procedure, how many miles did the car have during the first oil change?
01-15-2011, 10:34 AM
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changed mine at 1000 for piece of mind but recently I've been thinking it was more of a waste. Probably will change every 7500 miles myself after the free 5000 change.
01-15-2011, 11:16 AM
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You couldn't ask the dealer to do the oil change as 1.) they probably don't have any dino oil, and 2.) the use of dino oil could probably be used as a reason to void your warranty.
01-15-2011, 11:24 AM
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01-15-2011, 12:02 PM
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I wouldn't bother with a break-in oil. Stick with the factory synthetic.
Changing out the oil _after_ break-in is a good idea. Again, stick with OEM or another high quality synthetic.
Changing out the oil _after_ break-in is a good idea. Again, stick with OEM or another high quality synthetic.