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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Maniac" data-source="post: 495949" data-attributes="member: 20491"><p>yea, the BMW break-in speed limit allowance is quite generous.  there are 2 schools of thought, one where a gentle run-in helps gradually wear in the mechanical interfaces within the engine, transmission and other moving parts (brakes, suspension..); the other is to drive it like you stole it, ie HARD, in order to ram your piston sealrings and set them up nice and tight, which is thought to prevent leakage/burning of the seals during the life of the engine - which gives you better compression and performance in the long term.  Whichever the case, it's a good idea to get your oil changed to flush out what ever gets worn off during the run-in period.  2000+kms is a good time to get that done, so your plan is a good one!</p></blockquote><p></p>