[owwreally]

Have been taking it pretty easy in my 30D (comfort mode, sub 3000RPM) since I got it as I know you should let the engine break in and the brakes to a lesser extent.

Approaching 1000km (600miles) and wondering how long people are driving before pushing their X5's.

Is this even a thing anymore or is broken in at the factory?

[AustinV]

Basically per BMW X5 manual break in is around 2,000 km or 1,200 miles. You might want to take it easy a little bit longer

[VTENGR]

Originally Posted by AustinV

Basically per BMW X5 manual break in is around 2,000 km or 1,200 miles. You might want to take it easy a little bit longer

The break in is pretty liberal, I think. Less than 100mph and under 4500 RPM. Basically means, don't gun it off the line for the first 1,200 miles. Seems more reasonable than back in the day when you had to drive less than 60 mph for 300 miles or so.

[owwreally]

Originally Posted by AustinV

Basically per BMW X5 manual break in is around 2,000 km or 1,200 miles.

Thanks for that, was looking on digital manual and couldn't find anything.

Half way there I guess.

[Stinkyxy]

Originally Posted by owwreally

Thanks for that, was looking on digital manual and couldn't find anything.

Half way there I guess.

The idea is to slowly breakin the car, even beyond the breakin period. At 1200miles gradually increase rpm and load before you fully open it up, especially off the line which is the most stressful on the engine.

Some choose to go all out at 1200 miles

[russelldav]

Originally Posted by Stinkyxy

The idea is to slowly breakin the car, even beyond the breakin period. At 1200miles gradually increase rpm and load before you fully open it up, especially off the line which is the most stressful on the engine.

Some choose to go all out at 1200 miles

Some choose to go all out from day one (just sayin')

[Bigtime78]

I agree with Russelldav and BMW engineers actually blamed oil consumption issues on earlier N63 engines because owners were not driving the cars hard enough during break in...but alas there is a guide to help quell the urban legends and "advice"

https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-li...a-new-car.html

[X1goesx5]

Originally Posted by Bigtime78

I agree with Russelldav and BMW engineers actually blamed oil consumption issues on earlier N63 engines because owners were not driving the cars hard enough during break in...but alas there is a guide to help quell the urban legends and "advice"

https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-li...a-new-car.html

That’s a good read, thanks for sharing the link.

[Aimster82]

I drove it like I stole it after 500 miles...its a lease. I couldnt resist. So far no issues