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Originally Posted by csimon
Umm-- dumb question but what is the break in for this?
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 Sounds like someone hasn't been following it.
Up to 1200 miles/2000 km, variable engine and vehicle speed and nothing over 4500 rpm. No full-throttle or use of the transmission kick-down.
From 1200 miles/2000 km, engine speed can be gradually increased.
Drive 'in a reserved manner' for the first 200 miles/300 km while the tires break in.
Drive 'in a reserved manner' for the first 300 miles/500 km while the brakes break in.
Enjoy the car!
Pretty sure it hasn't changed for 2011, here is an excerpt from your owner's manual from an earlier year.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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