do i need to break it in?

fifa · 03-16-2011, 11:27 PM

i am getting my cylinder head replaced by my dealership right now and i was just wondering if i need to break it in? if so, how? thanks

chromisdesigns · 03-17-2011, 01:57 AM

Don't think so, but on some cars the head bolts need to be retourqued after a certain number of miles. In any case, dealer service department should be able to tell you.

Babydragon · 03-18-2011, 06:21 PM

Just don't do any high revving. Also let the car warm up for about 30 seconds. Just take it easy for about 300 miles.

03-16-2011, 11:27 PM	#1
fifa Private First Class 15 Rep 140 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ny iTrader: (1)	do i need to break it in? i am getting my cylinder head replaced by my dealership right now and i was just wondering if i need to break it in? if so, how? thanks
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 47 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Don't think so, but on some cars the head bolts need to be retourqued after a certain number of miles. In any case, dealer service department should be able to tell you.
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Babydragon Captain 37 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chic/ago iTrader: (0)	Just don't do any high revving. Also let the car warm up for about 30 seconds. Just take it easy for about 300 miles.
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