The owner's manual says to keep it under 5,000 rpm for the first 600 miles. I've also heard that it is a good idea to let the engine run for a few minutes before turning it off in order to help cool the turbo. I'm surprised about the 5,000 rpm limit. I would have thought that a modern car could rev to the redline even when new as long as you don't maintain high rpm for long periods of time (so quick acceleration is ok but tracking the car in the first 600 miles would not be a good idea). Does anyone have any experience with this?

Also, does Mitsubishi check via some kind of software to see if you go over 5,000 rpm in the first 600 miles? I've heard that Porsche dealers can do that and may give you a hard time on warranty service if they see that you did not follow the break-in instructions.

I plan to follow Mitsubishi's break in instructions before I take my car to the track, but I'm curious if this is really necessary?

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

I really wouldn't follow the instructions of the people who built the car, that's just dumb.

 

Oil and watercooled turbos dont need to be 'cooled' down before shutoff.. HOWEVER, if ur pushing the car, letting it cool down a bit is'nt a bad idea.

 

Follow the break-in procedure as best as you can. Typically, you would want to avoid revving past 5k for the first few hundred miles. The 5k limit is only at break-in, after that you can rev as high as you want. Also, try to vary RPMs and avoid running it at constant RPM (i.e. freeway driving) for long periods of time. Afaik, mitsu service reps can't tell whether or not a cars was properly broken in or not. I've never heard of anyone being turned down for service on the grounds that the car wasn't broken in properly. From what I read, the break in procedure is mostly intended for the piston rings and seals to properly wear in. What the exact explanation for this I can't tell you (but somebody else on the board might) but it won't hurt to follow it. Just take it easy for the first 600 and you'll be fine.

 

thats a good one...do i detect a little hint of sarcasm...lol

 

You'll be just fine if you take things easy & don't stomp on the gas

 

Everyone has different break in procedues. I went easy on my 9 for the first 1000 and changed the oil at the 1000 miles mark.

That was just me though.

 

30 minute break-in...

Go out drive for 30 minutes doing lots of throttle bursts and compression braking. If it makes you feel any better, don't go over 5000rpm. Go home change the oil. Break in done.

 

Basically the breakin is for the seals inside the motor to set in as well as the parts. Albeit they are built to basic perfection, they need to be properly, uuhh, introduced to each other...

 

I've got 9600 miles on mine...and I'm still staying below 5k.....in 5th.

 

Agreed.

 

I'm more interested in the dual wet clutch break in procedure. What (if any) differences are there between the break in procedures for dry vs. wet clutches?

All my bikes have been wet clutch set ups and after the first 200 miles, I beat them up w/ no problems. I'm assuming the same can be said for the MR's TC-SST. Thoughts?

 

True, but this is done within the first 10 miles, or less.

 

On a bike the clutch shares the motor oil? Is the sst the same?

 

really? and i thought i was easy on cars by not reaching the redline yet.

you're going to be fine. just don't launch, rev, turn or brake too hard for the first few hundred of miles. my car just started loosening up around 1500 miles and now with 2500 and taken on the first long road drive yesterday with stopping at tolls i am happy with the way the whole thing feels and revs happily until you stop it.