How to: Running in drivetrain

HOW TO RUN IN THE DRIVETRAIN.

Maximize lifespan and efficiency.

How To Run in the Drivetrain.Maximize lifespan and efficiency.

Their roots lie in motorsport, their performance and agility are legendary – BMW M automobiles always impress with their driving dynamic potential. But even though your new BMW M is ready for action from the first second onwards, you shouldn’t immediately test its limits. Because moving parts have to get used to each other. These tips for running in your drive train will help you maximize the lifespan and efficiency of your BMW M model.

BMW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive: Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 10.4–10.1 (WLTP); CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 235–229 (WLTP)

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How to: Running in drivetrain

HOW TO RUN IN THE DRIVETRAIN OF YOUR BMW M MODEL.

STEP BY STEP.

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Drive the first 1,000 km (620 mi) at alternating rpm levels and different speeds. Don’t exceed 5,000 rpm or go faster than 170 km/h (105 mph).

How to: Running in drivetrain

Even if it’s hard to resist: avoid kick-downs and driving under full loads. Also don’t use the Launch Control when running your engine in.

How to: Running in drivetrain

After the first 1,000 kilometres, you can increase your demands on the engine a little. Do not however exceed 6,000 rpm or 210 kmh (130 mph) until you have 2,000 km (1200 mi) on the odometer. Continue to drive at alternating rpm levels and speeds.

How to: Running in drivetrain

Continue to avoid driving under full loads in gears one to three. 

How to: Running in drivetrain

After 2,000 km, or 1200 miles, make an appointment with your BMW dealer for a service.

Generally speaking, it’s especially bad for an engine to be run under full loads when cold. This applies not only to the running-in period, but for all of the car’s lifetime. Equally, an engine should never be switched off immediately under running under full loads. For this reason, after full loads, drive the car for a few more kilometres under reduced loads.

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NICE TO KNOW.

Further tips for your new car.

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  • GET TO KNOW IT.
  • ADJUST THE SEAT.

BMW M3 Competition Touring with M xDrive: Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 10.4–10.1 (WLTP); CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 235–229 (WLTP)

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  • The models illustrated include optional equipment.

    Due to regular software updates, screen designs in the communication may differ from the actual screen design in your car.

    Official data on power consumption and electric range were determined in accordance with the mandatory measurement procedure and comply with Regulation (EU) 715/2007 valid at the time of type approval. In case of a range, figures in the NEDC take into account differences in the selected wheel and tire size; figures in the WLTP take into account any optional equipment. WLTP values are used for assessing taxes and other vehicle-related charges that are (also) based on CO2 emissions, as well as for the purposes of vehicle-specific subsidies, if applicable. Where applicable, the NEDC values listed were calculated based on the new WLTP measurement procedure and then converted back to the NEDC measurement procedure for comparability reasons. For newly type-tested vehicles since 01.01.2021, the official data no longer exist according to NEDC, but only according to WLTP. For more information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures, see https://www.bmw.com/wltp.

    For further information about the official fuel consumption and the specific CO2 emission of new passenger cars can be taken out of the „handbook of fuel consumption, the CO2 emission and power consumption of new passenger cars“, which is available at all selling points and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.

    All vehicles, equipment, combination possibilities and varieties shown here are examples and can differ in your country. In no way do they constitute a binding offer by the BMW M GmbH. Visit your local BMW website or see your authorised BMW M Retailer for accurate details on the offers in your country.