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what @Olly398 says is true - although manufacturing tolerances are much improved - this also means that everything is a lot closer - so pay head to the guidelines.
It also normally means a very early first oil change - as you want to get any of the tiny bits of metal out of your oil asap - so make sure you don't miss it or wait to long past the schedule for that first service.
danb
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The internet is awash with hype, rumours and fabrication on the subject, so it's probably worth adding to the confusion...
Do modern cars still have to be "broken-in"?
i.e. the old advice was to stay below 3,000rpm for the first 1,000 miles, etc.
I should get the new Mini this weekend, and will be driving to Leicester the weekend after... which offers the potential to open it up a little. Should I be restrained and slow-lane it? Or should I put it in sport mode and enjoy it?
The Mini manual suggests limiting to 4,500rpm for the first 1,200 miles... but I don't really buy the idea that modern engines needing bedding in like that.
Tyres... sure, but very few miles will break these in.
Brakes... sure again, but few miles will bed these down.
Clutch... well so long as I don't redline the thing, I can't imagine this being an issue either.
So what's the current wisdom on breaking-in a new car with a modern engine?