lil2lionel2004

I noticed in the manual about the car it didn't really detailed on how I should break in the car. What kind of gas? What is the best way to break in the car in detail please?

NismoMax80

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premuim reccomended, stay under 4k rpm, take it easy when cold until it warms, do not stay at a constant speed for too long (no cruise control).

Automonjama

Drive it like you stole it

factorymax

Funny. I would hate to be the 2nd owner of your maxima.....

msoemax

Straight off of pg 163....

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure
the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in shortened
engine life and reduced engine
performance.
c Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
c Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
c Avoid quick starts.
c Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
c Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.

jrod1014

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It's always good to break in your new car/parts... Follow what was listed above my post and you should not have an issue. For these cars, break-in or not I strongly recommend premium fuel. In the end, prices differences are marginal and you get better mileage with 91+ premium gas anyways.

bluemaxx

Yup .

carcus

I used premium, but was not scared to use 89 if there was no 93.....actually use 89 now all the time, just over 6.5K on it. For the first 1500 miles, I drove it normal, did not hammer it, but was not afraid of the brake in period if I did need to mash the gas to pass. Did forget I left it in manualmatic mode during the break in period a few times and it shifted for me. Getting used to that thing is strange to me, I am used to a manual or auto....weird mix of both.

Still, car is doing fine, still running 89 octane as my base is not offering 93 super any more. Engine has no knock and runs fine. Just my 2 cents.

04BlackMaxx

I stayed under 3,000RPM's, I thought that was what was recomended. But Ive always been using 93 octane because most places I go have 87, 89 and 93. Maybe I should just use 89, think so?

tototee999

where are you getting tihs 93 octane?!?! in the san fernando valley (LA, CA) 91 is the highest octance ive seen! 93~~ expensive no?

05BlackMax

Cars nowadays dont need a babied break-in. Im breaking mine in by driving easily. No punching it or power-slides

Break it in like a baby, It'll always be a baby

jcberb

I try to always use premium fuel, so far since i have had her premium is all i give her. The exxon stations around me always have 93 octane. Yesterday i paid $2.10/gl. That should be nothing compared to the prices you have up in Cali.

Automonjama

"Funny. I would hate to be the 2nd owner of your maxima".....

Your are right with this statement! I lease my cars and drive them like rentals. I turned in my 02 Altima and told the sales guy to burn the car because I had killed it, it would not even shift when I dropped it off. The funny thing is that he said they will find some sucker to buy it. NICE

wsu

I typically run my tank down to about 1/2 full, and have been alternating between 93 and 89 octanes when I fill up, as there is no 91 in my area. I'm not sure if my reasoning is sound, but my intent is that my mixing of 93 and 89 in roughly a 50:50 ratio results in a blend near 91 octane.

04BlackMaxx

Yeah, um, currently, the least expensive station closest to my home is:
$1.94-87, $2.06-89, $2.13-93.
For the past 6-mo or so I pay between $2.00-$2.20 for 93 Premium

NismoMax80

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ha, I pay 1.86 for 93 premium.

of course i get a Sam's Club discount and 5% off from my VISA.

JTB

What VISA card do you have that you get 5% on gas?

Sign me up!

04BlackMaxx

Well I live in NY state remember, so $2.14-$2.18 for 93 is what its goin for.

CyberCub

LOL, I must have broken about all those rules when I first got mine... Who couldnt help show off thier max with others in the car? Flooring from start.

I travel the interstate everyday 60 miles to work and back, I tried not to stay at the same speed flux between 75-85 (90) mph.

Never had to hard brake, dont tow any trailers so Im good there.

But there were quite a few times where I couldnt help myself but to punch it and go.

maximaman2oo4

Ive noticed the only place that has 93 octaine is Sunoco. Ive been using 91 with a little knock... Switched to 93 .. havent heard anything since.

maximob

I agree with Cybercub. I just got back from teaching a VW that he can't compete with my max. I'm only up to 400mi, but it's so hard to resist sometimes.

wsu

I purchase fuel at either BP or Shell. I haven't come across a station for either brand that didn't carry 93 octane fuel.