Engine Oil Consumption - Porsche 928 1982 Owner's Manual

Break-in Hints
for the first 1.000 miles/
1.600 kilometers
There are no specific break-in rules for your
Porsche; however, by observing a few pre-
cautions you can help extend the service
life and performance of your engine.
During the first 1.000 miles/1.600 km, all
working components of the engine adjust to
each other to a certain degree. Therefore:
Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
Change speeds frequently. Vary the throttle
load.
Do not exceed max. engine speed of 5.000
rpm (revolutions per minute).
Do not run a cold engine at high rpm or in
Neutral.
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Do not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next proper gear
in time (use the most favorable rpm range).
There may be a slight stiffness in the steer-
ing, gearshifting or other controls during the
break-in period, which will gradually dis-
appear.
Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies all the time, not
just during the break-in period.
Breaking in brake pads
Brake pads do not have maximum braking
efficiency when the car is new. Therefore
more pedal force is necessary during the
first 120 miles /200 km. This also applies to
replacement brake pads.
Breaking in new tires
New tires do not have maximum traction.
They tend to be slippery. Break in new tires
by driving at moderate speeds during the
first 60 to 120 miles/100 to 200 km.

Engine Oil Consumption

Oil consumption in the engine is normal. The
rate of oil consumption depends on the qua-
lity and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate, road
conditions as well as the amount of dilution
and oxidation of the lubricant.
During the break-in period oil consumption
may be slightly higher than normal.