Engine Break In?

[bigboy09]

Hey guys I have recently gotten a new 2026 GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige (highest trim). And I currently have 400 miles on it (had 15 miles when I picked it up from the dealer). And I have been testing launch control on it done it around 10x so far and I have been pushing the engine. out of the 385 miles driven I would say around 25-30 of those miles was high rpm driving. My question is I totally forgot about the "Break in" period that new car engines have to go through and I am wondering if I have some how already f**ked up the engine? Am I still safe if from now one if I just baby the engine and keep it in the 2-3.5k rpm range for the next 3-4k miles?

 

[enrique_7812x]

I am wondering if I have some how already f**ked up the engine? Am I still safe if from now one if I just baby the engine and keep it in the 2-3.5k rpm range for the next 3-4k miles?

I'm not mechanic (most here aren't), so I can't answer your questions. I would say it's possible, but probably not. But burning tires and $$$$ wasn't the best decision for a brand new $70++ vehicle. Let me know if you've got a hunger for throwing away any more money.

 

[bigboy09]

I'm not mechanic (most here aren't), so I can't answer your questions. I would say it's possible, but probably not. But burning tires and $$$$ wasn't the best decision for a brand new $70++ vehicle. Let me know if you've got a hunger for throwing away any more money.

what do you mean by burning tires and $$$? tires aren't a concern of mine I can always just get new tires I am just concerned if the engine got damaged in anyway. I have exactly 345 miles on the odometer and i would actually say I have done around 20-30 miles of high rpm driving along with around 10 Launch controls. the rest of the miles is slow city driving. there is 345 miles on the odometer right now. This idea of engine break wud 20-30 miles of aggressive driving really mess up this engine? its a brand new car. I would also assume most new car buyers don't even know there is a engine break in.

 

[enrique_7812x]

what do you mean by burning tires and $$$? tires aren't a concern of mine I can always just get new tires I am just concerned if the engine got damaged in anyway. I have exactly 345 miles on the odometer and i would actually say I have done around 20-30 miles of high rpm driving along with around 10 Launch controls. the rest of the miles is slow city driving. there is 345 miles on the odometer right now. This idea of engine break wud 20-30 miles of aggressive driving really mess up this engine? its a brand new car. I would also assume most new car buyers don't even know there is a engine break in.

Okay, YES, you quite possibly messed up the engine. That's why they put the warning in there. Most owners read the manual before doing foolish things, but others like you don't bother, pushing an expensive machine to it's limits and then coming on a forum like this later to ask silly questions. Read between the lines.
Is that better?

 

[bigboy09]

Okay, YES, you quite possibly messed up the engine. That's why they put the warning in there. Most owners read the manual before doing foolish things, but others like you don't bother, pushing an expensive machine to it's limits and then coming on a forum like this later to ask silly questions. Read between the lines.
Is that better?

so driving at 80-90 mph is pushing a new car to its limit? what does this even mean. no wonder toyota reigns supreme imagine simple launch control and driving 80-90 mph on a new engine causes it to break lol

 

[EdP]

so driving at 80-90 mph is pushing a new car to its limit? what does this even mean. no wonder toyota reigns supreme imagine simple launch control and driving 80-90 mph on a new engine causes it to break lol

The driving at 80 mph cruising the interstate is not a big deal, how early did you do those launches and how hard?

Unlike 50 years ago, engines don't need the gentle break in but for the first 500 or so, easy normal can make a difference. How long will you keep the car? Some issue may not show up for quite a few miles and the next owner may pay for your early fun.

 

[bigboy09]

The driving at 80 mph cruising the interstate is not a big deal, how early did you do those launches and how hard?

Unlike 50 years ago, engines don't need the gentle break in but for the first 500 or so, easy normal can make a difference. How long will you keep the car? Some issue may not show up for quite a few miles and the next owner may pay for your early fun.

the launch controls were after the vehicle has been running for around 30 min so everything was warmed up and it wasnt back to back launch controls I got the car like last week and i have done like 0 on the first 3 days then the next 4 days i have done like 2-3 launch controls per day over the course of 4 days after the vehicle had like 100 miles on it. I drive around 3-5k miles per year and I plan to keep the car at least 7 years

 

[David Williamson]

Likely it will not make any difference. Worst case it will burn a little more oil after many more miles. In your case with low miles I bet you will never see it.
David W

 

[TinsleyC]

I've heard many say when buying a new car, drive it like you stole it. Others say drive it like a plan to drive it, don't treat break in any differently.

I don't think you've hurt the engine, today they are made much more precisely and are basically broke-in out of the shop, but I would definitely change the oil ASAP, and continue to do so every few thousand miles if you continue launches.

 

[chalee]

Ya, prolly not a good move. But what's done is done.
I changed my oil 3x before 1000 miles. Lots of glitter. A wrote Genesis about but never heard back.

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[Green One]

Hey guys I have recently gotten a new 2026 GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige (highest trim). And I currently have 400 miles on it (had 15 miles when I picked it up from the dealer). And I have been testing launch control on it done it around 10x so far and I have been pushing the engine. out of the 385 miles driven I would say around 25-30 of those miles was high rpm driving. My question is I totally forgot about the "Break in" period that new car engines have to go through and I am wondering if I have some how already f**ked up the engine? Am I still safe if from now one if I just baby the engine and keep it in the 2-3.5k rpm range for the next 3-4k miles?

MMM..Its your vehicle to do whatever you want to with, but "launch control" on a nearly 2.5 ton vehicle seems a lot like having a tachometer on a lawnmower..Kinda silly really..I guess its "nice" to have, but transfer case issues, stressing the drivetrain, etc etc don't make a lot of sense to me..

 

[bigboy09]

MMM..Its your vehicle to do whatever you want to with, but "launch control" on a nearly 2.5 ton vehicle seems a lot like having a tachometer on a lawnmower..Kinda silly really..I guess its "nice" to have, but transfer case issues, stressing the drivetrain, etc etc don't make a lot of sense to me..

you realize the "launch control" is not something i made up its built into the car there is specific mode for launch control why would they make a launch control setting if its not meant to be used here and there not like im launching it every second everyday

 

[Green One]

you realize the "launch control" is not something i made up its built into the car there is specific mode for launch control why would they make a launch control setting if its not meant to be used here and there not like im launching it every second everyday

Understand fully that its available, just don't understand why..You wanted high RPM for breaking in and I get that completely..I would just use the paddle shift to drop back a gear or two, or 3 until you get an RPM you want..But I do respect its yours to do as you wish, its just a different choice than I would make..

 

[enrique_7812x]

you realize the "launch control" is not something i made up its built into the car there is specific mode for launch control why would they make a launch control setting if its not meant to be used here and there not like im launching it every second everyday

LOL. Yes, it's a built-in mode.Your post title is "Engine Break In?" and 3 weeks later you're still trying to convince yourself you did absolutely nothing wrong by using it .... DURING THE BREAK-IN PERIOD .... many times in 400 miles. Not only here, but on other forums too. Very entertaining.

From the owners manual:
"CAUTION -
- Launch Control system is intended for use at a closed race track and not intended for use on public roads. It will not compensate for driver's who are inexperienced or lack familiarity with the race track.
- DO NOT USE LAUNCH CONTROL DURING BREAK-IN PERIOD OF THE VEHICLE."

 

[SoCalG90]

LOL. Yes, it's a built-in mode.Your post title is "Engine Break In?" and 3 weeks later you're still trying to convince yourself you did absolutely nothing wrong by using it .... DURING THE BREAK-IN PERIOD .... many times in 400 miles. Not only here, but on other forums too. Very entertaining.

From the owners manual:
"CAUTION -
- Launch Control system is intended for use at a closed race track and not intended for use on public roads. It will not compensate for driver's who are inexperienced or lack familiarity with the race track.
- DO NOT USE LAUNCH CONTROL DURING BREAK-IN PERIOD OF THE VEHICLE."

I like the "for driver's who are inexperienced" part. LOL

 

[red_gv70]

LOL. Yes, it's a built-in mode.Your post title is "Engine Break In?" and 3 weeks later you're still trying to convince yourself you did absolutely nothing wrong by using it .... DURING THE BREAK-IN PERIOD .... many times in 400 miles. Not only here, but on other forums too. Very entertaining.

From the owners manual:
"CAUTION -
- Launch Control system is intended for use at a closed race track and not intended for use on public roads. It will not compensate for driver's who are inexperienced or lack familiarity with the race track.
- DO NOT USE LAUNCH CONTROL DURING BREAK-IN PERIOD OF THE VEHICLE."

I have often wondered, based on some of the posts I've read about 'performance mods', how many GV70 owners have actually had their cars on the track.

If you really want to measure how long it really is, the track is the place.