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Originally Posted by RingMeister01
In further response to your curiosity, i got a video and literature about the development of the E46 when I bought mine back in 2001 and in this documentary they showed a dyno at the end of assembly and stated "every BMW is tested to ensure it meets its specified power.." Something like that. They show the pull and the computer with instruments measuring power output. Then the car gets released. I think they now test the motors before they go in to save on production delays, not sure but really cool.
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I completely agree with you. Although I would like to address that going over 5,500 rpm immediately is not the smartest move, I think. Built it up slightly and make sure the engine is warm/hot with all fluids on operating temperature before even consider doing your process.
Other than that, I think it is a bit bullshit what is in the manual. I feel the truth is in the middle between you and the manual. Just use your brain when considering using the engine the first few times. What I definitely would not do is put your car on a dyno or tune it within the first 5,000 kms. Give that engines some time to run in properly.
And yes there is a dyno at the end of every production cycle with a full test cycle testing ABS, engine, brakes, etc. Seen many production lines doing that, and I can check it for you when I am in Leipzig soon.
MR