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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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running in new maserati engine

dealer told me all maserati engine is pre-run in before PDI in factory for about 50km... therefore 'breaking-in' the engine is unnecessary...

is this true? anyone did run in the engine?


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Old May 2, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by xxterxx
dealer told me all maserati engine is pre-run in before PDI in factory for about 50km... therefore 'breaking-in' the engine is unnecessary...

is this true? anyone did run in the engine?


thanks
I was told try to stay under 4k rpm's til 1000 miles.
 
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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I know something of that about other Brands, but I don't know if it is true for Maserati!
 
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