[MetalMK]

Hi all, I am new to this forum.

I just purchased a "new" 2018 M2 with about 130km (80mi) on the car. The car is in pretty good condition aside from being built in February 2018 and have sat for over 16 months. My sales tell me they move cars around quite often so it would not be a problem. But this is my first time buying a car that's not really driven when new, so what should I check upon delivery? Also should I ask them to do the break in service now and again at 2000km? Any information appreciated.

[mrcheezle19]

I would get an oil change done. Oil changes are typical recommended yearly at minimum. I imagine it went threw a winter and sat outside so maybe check the tires for any cracks. Other than that enjoy.

[5.M0NSTER]

Don’t baby it. Drive it and drive it hard. Try not to redline more than a few times in the first 500 miles. Then do your break in oil change and enjoy.

One trick to help the piston seals seat properly is to apply throttle hard till about 6500 RPM then step off the throttle and let the rpm come down on their own. The change in pressure this generates helps seat the piston ring seals.

[DanG]

Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER

Don’t baby it. Drive it and drive it hard. Try not to redline more than a few times in the first 500 miles. Then do your break in oil change and enjoy.

One trick to help the piston seals seat properly is to apply throttle hard till about 6500 RPM then step off the throttle and let the rpm come down on their own. The change in pressure this generates helps seat the piston ring seals.

There really is a lot of disagreement on this board about break-in procedures. I would follow the factory recommended procedures. The differential oil needs to be changed at some point but no later than 1,200 miles.

Have fun with it.

[MetalMK]

Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER

Don’t baby it. Drive it and drive it hard. Try not to redline more than a few times in the first 500 miles. Then do your break in oil change and enjoy.

One trick to help the piston seals seat properly is to apply throttle hard till about 6500 RPM then step off the throttle and let the rpm come down on their own. The change in pressure this generates helps seat the piston ring seals.

How's your engine right now with this procedure? I don't baby my cars but this is completely opposite of the factory recommandations. If your engine runs well and does not burn oil with this procedure, I will probably try it with this car.

[5.M0NSTER]

It runs great. 0 oil consumption even with 4-5 track days per year and driving it in winter too. Same with my last car. Drive it like a hooligan. That’s what performance cars are built for.

Just stay up on the maintenance and it will reward you with a big smile daily.

[hlm2c]

Originally Posted by MetalMK

How's your engine right now with this procedure? I don't baby my cars but this is completely opposite of the factory recommandations. If your engine runs well and does not burn oil with this procedure, I will probably try it with this car.

I didn't break in past 5500, but did rev up and let the revs drop down automatically throughout whatever gears possible.. My car doesn't burn a drop of oil either.

[tranck]

The car's not going to use a drop of oil if you pound it early and often or run it like a grandma...as long as it's warmed up.

[MetalMK]

Originally Posted by hlm2c

I didn't break in past 5500, but did rev up and let the revs drop down automatically throughout whatever gears possible.. My car doesn't burn a drop of oil either.

Do you mind explaining what "let the revs drop down automatically throughout whatever gears possible" mean? For example, I'm going 70km/h in 4th at 3500rpm, I just let go of the throttle and let the car coast?

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by MetalMK

Do you mind explaining what "let the revs drop down automatically throughout whatever gears possible" mean? For example, I'm going 70km/h in 4th at 3500rpm, I just let go of the throttle and let the car coast?

Congrats on the new M2!

Yes that is what they are talking about - get to desired rpm and then lift & let the engine slow itself down, do not apply any braking during that time.

What is being described is a "hard" vs "soft" break-in for the motor. Lot of opinions about it on both sides. I have done both depending on the car. For whatever it's worth (not much) I have just driven fairly moderately during break-in on any of my new M cars - staying within BMW's recommendations & haven't had any issues with oil burning. Also keep in mind the engine isn't the only thing being broken in.

[AlpsRider]

My break-in procedure is to drive through mountain passes. Up through the gears then down through the gears. That way you get acceleration and deceleration using the engine. Personally I wouldn't be doing any redlining.

[orangeglim]

Lots of old wives tales in here. Follow the procedures in the manual, it'll be fine, no need for anything else.

[RocketTR]

Originally Posted by MetalMK

Hi all, I am new to this forum.

I just purchased a "new" 2018 M2 with about 130km (80mi) on the car. The car is in pretty good condition aside from being built in February 2018 and have sat for over 16 months. My sales tell me they move cars around quite often so it would not be a problem. But this is my first time buying a car that's not really driven when new, so what should I check upon delivery? Also should I ask them to do the break in service now and again at 2000km? Any information appreciated.

I wouldn't worry about the car sitting around for 16 months and not being driven. Lots of dealership inventory cars sit around like that with no ill effects, other than the battery running down.

[Ian ///M]

I broke my car in like a baby (recommended) and it burns oil from street use..... even though i do love the higher RPMS and live in them lol

[5.M0NSTER]

Originally Posted by Ian ///M

I broke my car in like a baby (recommended) and it burns oil from street use..... even though i do love the higher RPMS and live in them lol

I've heard this from multiple people before. Not just with BMW, but with my previous Mustang as well. This is why I'm a fan of harder break-in.

Redline-a-day keeps the mechanics away.

[DanG]

Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER

I've heard this from multiple people before. Not just with BMW, but with my previous Mustang as well. This is why I'm a fan of harder break-in.

Redline-a-day keeps the mechanics away.

Mine was broken in per the manual. Absolutely no oil burn.

[farcus]

I'm curious how much did you end up paying for a new m2 this old in the game if you don't mind sharing

[MetalMK]

Originally Posted by farcus

I'm curious how much did you end up paying for a new m2 this old in the game if you don't mind sharing

I'll PM you.

[Ian ///M]

Originally Posted by DanG

Mine was broken in per the manual. Absolutely no oil burn.

maybe its just car to car, i just wanted to post that to back up the guy above that recommends a slightly grittier break in that he probably isnt completely wrong.

I just roll thru my dealer for oil pit stops. about every 3-4k or so i get a oil at minimum warning. (weekend car- so the time gaps when they pop up arent annoying) they just top it off and let me roll out

[5.M0NSTER]

Originally Posted by Ian ///M

maybe its just car to car, i just wanted to post that to back up the guy above that recommends a slightly grittier break in that he probably isnt completely wrong.

I just roll thru my dealer for oil pit stops. about every 3-4k or so i get a oil at minimum warning. (weekend car- so the time gaps when they pop up arent annoying) they just top it off and let me roll out

Thanks for the support bud. But what do you mean “isn’t completely wrong”?? There are 2 people just on this thread confirming they babied the car and now it eats oil. That’s a fairly high percentage of a very low population size. But I haven’t seen any say they broke them in hard and now have issues. Just saying ...

[Ian ///M]

Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER

Thanks for the support bud. But what do you mean “isn’t completely wrong”?? There are 2 people just on this thread confirming they babied the car and now it eats oil. That’s a fairly high percentage of a very low population size. But I haven’t seen any say they broke them in hard and now have issues. Just saying ...

lmao we are on the same page....but in the past (particularly when these cars were rolling out and getting picked up new in batches) that dude would have gotten crucified for saying that. So i added my 2 cents just in case his comment was about to derail the thread by cosigning that protocol doesnt correlate to not eating oil. tis all

[MetalMK]

Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER

Thanks for the support bud. But what do you mean “isn’t completely wrong”?? There are 2 people just on this thread confirming they babied the car and now it eats oil. That’s a fairly high percentage of a very low population size. But I haven’t seen any say they broke them in hard and now have issues. Just saying ...

Does the M2 use more gas in Sport+ and Traction mode compare to Comfort and Sport because of overrun? And does Sport and Sport+ have enhanced cooling compare to Comfort and Traction? I am a bit confused about the driving modes.