Porsche Engine Break In Tips

Engine break in hints for the first 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)

The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your rebuilt Porsche engine.

Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, the moving parts must still wear in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first 2,000 miles (3,000 km).

Therefore:

• Preferably take longer trips.

• Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance driving whenever possible.

• Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.

• Do not exceed maximum engine speed of 4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).

• Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in Neutral or in gear.

• Do not let the engine labor, especially when driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in time (use the most favorable rpm range).

• Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.

• Do not participate in motor racing events, sports driving schools, etc. during the first 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers).

• Perform the first oil change at 500 miles (800 kilometers), after that we recommend to perform oil changes every 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers)

• We recommend using 20w50 oil on all air cooled engines.