Breaking in

[symustafa1996]

I don't really get the concept of breaking in engines. Someone explain!

 

[DDAAVVIIDD82]

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/search.php

 

[crowhop]

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/search.php

Why do this?

If you are going to "help" this person, at least actually help them.
Or is there a thread/post threshold we are up against that causes everyone to automatically say "search" instead of creating new/more discussion?
There is no reason for you to play moderator here. There are already some very good ones who do a great job of keeping things under control.


To answer the original question, I think this link will actually be of most use:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break-in_(mechanical_run-in)

 

[symustafa1996]

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/search.php

Talk about being helpful!

I just searched. No relevant results whatsoever.

 

[Gdog96]

why do this?

If you are going to "help" this person, at least actually help them.
Or is there a thread/post threshold we are up against that causes everyone to automatically say "search" instead of creating new/more discussion?
There is no reason for you to play moderator here. There are already some very good ones who do a great job of keeping things under control.


To answer the original question, i think this link will actually be of most use:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/break-in_(mechanical_run-in)

+1

 

[analog]

I don't really get the concept of breaking in engines. Someone explain!

I assume you want to know how it works in GT5 since you've asked it in the GT5 section.
Basically all you need to know is that an engine gathers horsepower when brand new up to a certain point where it stays the same (and loses horsepower again after thousands of miles when it starts wearing out).
When you buy a new car in GT5 and immediately perform an oilchange before driving it, it already increases the amount of horsepower, then you'll find that the horsepower will gradually increase until you reach about 180 miles (or 300 km) whereby it has reached the maximum point (this is the same for every car).
It's worth noting that you need to perform an oilchange roughly every 120 miles (or 200 km) to prevent the number of horsepower from slipping slightly (temporarily until the next oilchange).
So first an oilchange before driving, after that (when possible) every 120 miles and after 180 miles you've reached the engines peak.

 

[parabulla]

The best analogy I can muster at the moment is a brand new pair of leather shoes. It takes awhile to settle everything in and have it run smoothly.

 

[Ecchi-BANZAII!!]

Talk about being helpful!

I just searched. No relevant results whatsoever.

For some it tedious and for some it puts more character into the cars.

Having a car fully tuned and everything from the beginning isn't as rewarding and exciting as the the build up to maximum performance.

Real cars have break in on engines as well though they don't really become that much powerful.
It's more so that you don't overstress the movable parts on the first try.
You It's my first time so be gentle

👍 Happy new year btw.

 

[McClarenDesign]

Break-in periods are to properly stress materials in a manner that ensures strength and durability, like bedding-in brakes. If you ever purchase a new car, be sure to check the owners manual for proper proceedures.

I'm glad GT takes this into account, however I don't think the results in the game can be repeated in real life. From the dyno runs I've witnessed, after the initial break-in and peak power is developed, performance starts to drop and isn't recovered without a thorough rebuild, whereas GT just requires a simple oil change.

If I could gain 10 hp (roughly) by changing my oil (as opposed to recovering hp through bad oil, another subject entirely), the oil industry would be a LOT more profitable.