Break In Hints - Porsche 911 CARRERA - 2003 Manual

Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-
mum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manu-
facturing methods, it cannot be completely
avoided that the moving parts have to wear in
with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in
the first 2,000 miles/3,000 km.
Therefore:
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Preferably take longer trips.
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Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
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Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
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Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
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Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
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Do not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
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Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
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Controls, Instruments
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Do not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering,
gear-shifting or other controls during the break-in
period which will gradually disappear.
Break in brake pads
New brake pads and discs have to be "broken
in", and therefore only attain optimal friction
when the car has covered several hundred miles
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The slightly reduced braking ability must be
compensated for by pressing the brake pedal
harder. This also applies whenever the brake
pads and brake discs are replaced.
New tires
New tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
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Break in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/lOO
to 200 km. Longer braking distances must be
anticipated.
Engine oil consumption
During the break-in period oil consumption may
be higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends
on the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at
which the engine is operated, the climate and
road conditions, as well as the amount of dilu-
tion and oxidation of the lubricant.
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Make a habit of checking engine oil with every
fuel filling, add if necessary.