Importance of break in period?

[Concrete king]

What is your opinion on the importance of the 1200 mile Break in period of my 2017 X6 m?

[AwesomeM3]

Originally Posted by Concrete king

What is your opinion on the importance of the 1200 mile Break in period of my 2017 X6 m?

Just do it. It's free and recommended by BMW.

[Dirac]

Originally Posted by Concrete king

What is your opinion on the importance of the 1200 mile Break in period of my 2017 X6 m?

Patience, Grasshopper! I don't like sitting in the customer lounge at the dealer waiting on routine service. I wouldn't want to contemplate waiting on warranty repair or driving a 3 series loaner for a couple of weeks.

[beammeupscottie]

It's important to release the beast! Factory fluids need to be changed etc; it took all of 1.5 and beg gave a free loaner car. Skip it and regret it when they deny a warranty claim later....just saying.

[aas5]

Agree, it's free and recommended and should be done. I wonder why the previous x6m was not required to have the break-in service or oil change at 1,200 miles.

[alvinabed]

Trying hard to do this.. i failed slightly (up to 5700 rpm) when i brought the car to track.. i think that shouldnt hurt..

[gizmo958]

the oil in the car from new is quite thin , for this reason i would say take it easy to around 1200 miles. saying that the computer will register launches , so if you want to retain all the lovely warrantly features dont launch till running service ;-)

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by Concrete king

What is your opinion on the importance of the 1200 mile Break in period of my 2017 X6 m?

Originally Posted by Concrete king

What is your opinion on the importance of the 1200 mile Break in period of my 2017 X6 m?

To remove the metal particles that accumulate in the oil during the 1st 1,200 miles.

[sbash]

So what happens when the salesman directs you to let it breath on the first test drive? I about jumped out of my skin on the full throttle shift from 1st to 2nd- wow, what a loud bang!

I absolutely did not feel any power difference after the break-in fluid change as suggested by the salesman and maintenance advisor.

If it's a lease I don't think you'll ever see a difference regardless of how you break it in.

[jettie1767]

I've always done the 1200 mile service on all the M cars I've owned. Best to do it to avoid warranty issues.

[Louv]

Originally Posted by sbash

So what happens when the salesman directs you to let it breath on the first test drive? I about jumped out of my skin on the full throttle shift from 1st to 2nd- wow, what a loud bang!

The salesman's job is to sell you a car. He/She doesn't care if that car has problems 1000, 10,000, or 100,000 miles later. He/She will encourage you to do things to a brand new car that you shouldn't, because it will help him/her make a commision.

I absolutely did not feel any power difference after the break-in fluid change as suggested by the salesman and maintenance advisor.

There wouldn't be any difference. If they suggested that "because you had a fluid change" you'll get more horsepower, you should run note that these people are either clueless, or cold stone liars.

If it's a lease I don't think you'll ever see a difference regardless of how you break it in.

One reason never to buy a car that someone else leased... they probably didn't care for it in a manner that is best for the long term. Your mileage will vary. Some people do, some don't. I've talked to people who lease cars and never have them serviced at all... because they don't care what happens after they turn in the keys 12 or 24 months later.

[HMN]

Originally Posted by beammeupscottie

It's important to release the beast! Factory fluids need to be changed etc; it took all of 1.5 and beg gave a free loaner car. Skip it and regret it when they deny a warranty claim later....just saying.

I actually didn't know that until I took mine for the break-in service. It also feels different when you get it back. Maybe it's psychological but it definitely feels more ready to go!

[beammeupscottie]

Originally Posted by HMN

I actually didn't know that until I took mine for the break-in service. It also feels different when you get it back. Maybe it's psychological but it definitely feels more ready to go!

Originally Posted by HMN

I actually didn't know that until I took mine for the break-in service. It also feels different when you get it back. Maybe it's psychological but it definitely feels more ready to go!

Yes, exhaust has deepened a lot now....very throaty especially around 73 degrees outside....extremely torquey as well! It's awesome!

[mgaciah]

I think this is more to protect themselves to avoid an expensive warranty repairs, if something went wrong they have time to minimize repairs if they discover it just 2000 kms from new, if you buy an M you want to press it hard right away and they know it, launch control is limited until 5000 kms, I had the oportunity to be at the workshop when they connect their system to the car, they just scan the car for errors and I never saw anything related to "lets see how this guy cares about the car".

[NYC X6M]

I'm not sure if I'm right but I think the OP was asking the importance of the 1,200 mile break in period, not the 1,200 mile service. As for the break in period on new cars, I always drove my cars hard off the lot since day 1. After all, that is how I intend to drive my cars. These engines are made to be driven that way in my opinion. As for the 1,200 mile break in service, I did take it in when directed. It's recommended from BMW so that's something I wouldn't avoid.

[Apple Corps]

Originally Posted by NYC X6M

I'm not sure if I'm right but I think the OP was asking the importance of the 1,200 mile break in period, not the 1,200 mile service. As for the break in period on new cars, I always drove my cars hard off the lot since day 1. After all, that is how I intend to drive my cars. These engines are made to be driven that way in my opinion. As for the 1,200 mile break in service, I did take it in when directed. It's recommended from BMW so that's something I wouldn't avoid.

I think you are spot on - his question is about the break in period, not the service.

FWIW, I follow it quite literally as road conditions permit.

[hirkaismyname]

will also help on resale -- i always check to see if 1200 mi was done -- and when selling, always promote that the car was well taken care of -- see...i did the 1200 service

[Flying Ace]

let's put it this way. I've seen it where CPO/BMW extended warranty purchase is denied when a car's records show the break-in oil change schedule was not followed.

Now whether you beat on the car during the break-in period is harder to detect. They'll have to run DME records, which I know Porsche does...but not sure about BMW.

[aas5]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

let's put it this way. I've seen it where CPO/BMW extended warranty purchase is denied when a car's records show the break-in oil change schedule was not followed.

Now whether you beat on the car during the break-in period is harder to detect. They'll have to run DME records, which I know Porsche does...but not sure about BMW.

There was no break-in requirement on my 2011 x6 5.0 or 2014 x6m. Not sure why now BMW recommends it and makes the oil change at 1,200 miles free.