2022+ Subaru WRX Break-In Process Explained!
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- New owners of the 2022 Subaru WRX and 2023 Subaru WRX may ask themselves, Do I need to follow the break in period? Is there a break in process? How important is following the break in period?
I go over everything you need to know about the break in period for your new car, whether it's a 2022 WRX or a 2023 WRX, or maybe even a low mileage STI!
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As a previous owner of four Subaru WRX, now a 2020 Rex, i have always treated my cars with respect for the first 1,000 kms ( 600 miles) i have never had any issues with engine oil usage or mechanicle issues... Just take it easy... They are very safe and reliable motor cars 👍
1000kms 👍 the 600miles helped to clarify
@@Aiken47 Thank you 👍
I dont think people read their owners manual. Everything you need to know about taking care of your wrx is in there. Also, it's science! Warming up your car before you drive it, .... that's just basic science. Follow your owners manual. It's there for a reason.
^this^ lol
Especially a turbocharged engine. I don't even let my turbo create positive pressure before oil temp hits 50 deg celsius
The premise of your video is appreciated, but it lacks quite a bit of detail. I'll try to make this short, and likely fail to keep it short, to distill what I was taught and what I've learned on my own.
Miles:
0-500 - new oil and oil filter, break-in specific oil, 4000rpm max, no boost, no cruise control, change gears every 120-180 seconds, no quick throttle changes, no prolonged idling.
501-1500 - new oil and oi filter, break-in specific oil, 4500rpm max, very light boost (ie. 5psi or less), no cruise control, change gears every 120-180 seconds, no quick throttle changes, no prolonged idling.
1501-3000 - new oil and oi filter, break-in specific oil, 5000rpm max, moderate boost (ie. 9psi or less), no cruise control, change gears every 120-180 seconds, no quick throttle changes, no prolonged idling.
Oil consumption will occur during this 3000 miles break-in period - check your oil level at least once per week and add as needed. I did use engine braking quite a bit (ie. downshift and allow the engine to slow the vehicle instead of applying brakes), as that introduces another 'variable' of how I drive on a daily basis - this has had zero negative impact.
This was passed down to me by a very nice guy that worked for Toyota on all of their racing engines from the mid 90s until the day I met him in 2010 (he was still working there at that time). This was also shared to me by the Subaru specialty shop that I used to frequent (they closed due to covid and a plummeting of income).
Break-in oil is strongly recommended as it lacks friction modifiers present in all blended oils and will allow a natural and gradual seating of the rings to the cylinder walls. To be clear, 0w20, 5w30, etc are all blended oils as 2 different weights of oils are mixed together. The brand of break-in oil is very much up for debate. I've used Brad Penn and AMSOil break-in oil with virtually identical results. Do not mix blended oil with break-in oil.
Below is what I've learned since I was taught the portion above.
As per the oil filter, do some reading. You want an oil filter that captures the smallest particle possible. Factory filters are, largely, junk including Subaru OEM filters. Your focus should be on the efficiency (noted as a %) of particles 20 micron or smaller that are captured. If a filter states "80% at 20 micron" and another states "99% at 20 micron" - the 2nd filter will serve you better as it captures more. If a filter shows only the efficiency (ie. 99%) but lacks the qualifier of the particle size, that manufacturer is hiding a critical detail that likely makes their filter look bad - it might be 99% at 40 micron. I use Fram Ultra Synthetic (and no other sub-model of filter) - it is rated at 99% at 20 micron and 94% at 10 micron. Particles at 20 micron and smaller are the ones that cause the most damage as they are typically cycled through the most (ie. not captured by the filter).
I have followed this for every rebuilt engine that I've broken in. The results for my 2006 WRX are as follows - mild oil consumption during the break-in period and 1 oil change afterward (6000 total miles on the engine). No oil consumption afterward. I used to go 12,000 miles between oil changes - with zero oil consumption. 6 years later (roughly 80,000 miles later) I needed to have the turbo replaced and requested a leakdown & compression test - leakdown resulted in less than 1% blowby, compression results were all (to the best of my recollection) at the high end of factory values on each cylinder.
The results in my 1986 Toyota Mr2 were as follows: Mild oil consumption during the break-in period and 1 oil change afterward (6000 total miles on the engine). No oil consumption afterward. I would often bring it up to redline (ie. 7200rpm) a few times a day and when the oil change was due, zero oil consumption was present. The compression test that I ran had the results at the maximum PSI on each cylinder that was detailed in the Toyota service manual.
Something that isn't detailed in any video, manual or even to me verbally... The quality of the air filter is equally as critical as the oil filter. It is the last defense barrier from dirt getting into the engine. You'll want to focus just as much detail/attention on the quality of the air filter as you do the oil filter. I run AEM air filters, as they're rated at 99.52% at 1 micron. I encourage everyone to do some reading on any air filter prior to purchases, so that you can make an informed decision before you spend a single penny.
If anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to share my knowledge.
For people new to turbocharged vehicles, and turbo Subarus also (sorry for preaching to the choir for all the grizzled battle hardened EJ205/7 old dogs) To keep your vehicle, particularly engine/turbo healthy for the longest period: be sure to let your car idle for 1-2 minutes at the end of a drive as these cars don’t have a “turbo timer” that prevents sudden shutoff of the car. This allows the turbo to cool down. Also, let the car warm up for 1-2 minutes before driving for turbo temp to come up and for the bearings in the turbo to be fully lubed. Use high quality oil but more importantly a high quality oil filter designed for the type of oil which means using Wix Gold for synthetic or Purolator filters, avoid fram and others as they use a cardboard bypass valve plate which disintegrates into bits into your engine and you’re no longer filtering. If you don’t believe me, cut an orange POS filter open or watch a comparison video where they do. Oreillys sells Wix and I’ve never had them be out of stock for my 02 wrx wagon, my 15 outback, and they had 10 for my 23 ascent and 23 WRX. Take good care of the fluids and these cars will run a very very long time. I have 207K on my 02 Bugeye and she still runs like a top.
Thank you
Drive 1k miles and don’t rush it before adding more parts. Also keep it under 4K rpm during that break in period.
Saved you guys 11 mins of your time
Jokes on you I didn't read the comment until after the video ended
@@marcusaguirre7032 lmao sorry bro I should’ve typed in all caps
Your audio sounds fine to me. It’s not super crisp but I can hear you just fine.
Thank you! Glad I read the owner’s manual because the dealer didn’t explain the break in period to me.
You're welcome!
I just picked a 2023 WRX up today from the dealer and asked about breaking the car in, they told me it’s unnecessary as it’s done in the factory these days so this isn’t true
Yep that is what they told me as well. They break the engine in after they are made.
Told me that yesterday as well
Was told keep under 4 rpms and 80 mph for first 1k miles, says it in the manual as well
My dealer said the same thing last week. The engines are checked at the factory and modern cars are designed to be somewhat idiot proof. They know the average driver isn't going to read the manual, and nerd out on break in steps.
yeah i was told the same after picking up mine. The owner's manual says different though so don't know what to think now
Good video .. I just got a 2022 wrx MT6 and on all new cars I do a 500 mile oil change then again at 1000k then essentially just before summer and another just before winter ... others will vary depending on mileage Only use 5-w30 in the WRX as that is what's called for from the automaker if made in Japan.
Can you link to the JDM recommendation for 5w-30? I have not been able to find it
I bought mine with 392 miles, drove it to work in heavy traffic for a week and then also when it opened up I would drive in 6th gear at around 90-100mph. No launching or redline stuff. But I will change the oil now that it just hit 1500 miles.
Engines are run for limited hrs to ensure they’ll work ex Mitsubishi line worker here ✋
Yes definitely vary your rev range, speed doesn’t matter for the engine, revs matter. CVTs use flappy paddles to hold the rev levels at a point for so the engine can be exposed to a wide range of revs evenly.
Picked up a VB this past weekend and was also wondering about this break in. Dealer said it wasn't needed but after watching this video and reading the owner's manual I'm taking it easy for the first 1000 miles!
There are actually other videos out there from oil scientists and engineers who build the engines that explain about today's engines and how they actually should be driven at high rpms out of the gate to seat the small rings and seals, this can only be done by high heat . This video is wrong and is for old cars. Subura tech told me the same thing.
Break in? I full sent it after driving off the dealership. 13 psi baby!
Awesome video!! Your car looks incredible!! I am a big WRX fan! I just bought a 2023 FL5 Civic Type R back in early February! Mine had 6 miles when I got mine! I just rolled over 600 miles! I have been breaking mine in properly! For peace of mind I want to follow the proper break in period! Thanks so much for the advice!! You were very helpful!! 🚙😀👍🏼
ooo congrats on the ride!
@@AutoEnthusiast thanks you so much!! Enjoy the remainder of your week!
Bro what was the markup? Had a dealer in Kentucky tell me they had a $20k markup. Ridiculous
@@je.9793 I was fortunate to get mine at msrp! I know the owner of the dealership personally from the time I was in high school back in the early 2000s and my fam and I have bought many cars from them over the years and they have always treated me really great! I traded my 2019 Fk8 Type R to them when I got my FL5 and made money on it when I traded it because I got it at msrp too and when I traded it it was low mileage and garage kept and in prestine condition!! I feel fortunate to have an incredible relationship with the dealership and feel grateful to get taken care of! Getting msrp on the fl5 is not common but it can be done given the right circumstances! 😀 🚙 👍🏼
If u r a big WRX fan, why a Type R?
VERY helpful and informative video but keeps it straight to the point. Thank you for this content.
@AutoEnthusiast what are your thoughts on Subaru's claim that the 22 wrx cvt fluid is lifetime or change 30,000, Im planning on changing it at 8-10k miles regardless.
So when do you recommend your first and second oil change?
I’ve owned 3 STi’s, Forester XT, and my wife drives a 22’ WRX. None of them had initial break ins. My 06’ Sti went 105K with stage 3 before it gave way. I don’t think it makes that much of a difference.
I mean 105k is not impressive
105k is so bad :/
With a stage 3? That's incredible mileage. They aren't designed to handle that much power.
Lmaooooo he said 105k ppl like you should just drive Hondas
Just did my 1000 mile oil change on mine Thursday n did the remark axle back last night
woop woop! How do you like it??
@Auto Enthusiast love the car hate the remark to much drone came home after a 50 miles trip switched back to stock gonna order the awe touring catback
Thanks!!!
No problem!
looks good in red
How is the NVH on this compared to last gen WRX? Road noise is driving me crazy. Lol
i'm sitting right now at like 960 miles and ive pretty much put mine away for winter 😂. yeah yeah. its made for snow ✊✊👋. gonna take her for a drive and then change the oil and see her in the spring
I have read that 98% of break in is done in the first 100 miles. Or some equally high percentage. I always swap the oil a couple of times on the way to 1K, probably overkill, but, makes me happy. Oil and filters are cheap, motors are not. Great video. Mine is still on a boat somewhere...
Given the way the break-in period works, it's very possible you're doing more harm than good by changing the oil more frequently than called for during the first thousand miles.
When you think about the entirety of the car, it's probably like 99% in the first 50 miles. When you break it down to a few parts, realistically it's a couple hundred miles. 1000 miles builds in fat.
@@johnrobinson1328loads of metal in the first few hundred miles. Still loads of metal in the next few hundred. Likely no harm to changing the oil every hundred miles through the first thousand. Clean oil is good oil. - Aerospace mechanic
@@richeyrich2203 That's my thinking exactly, metal is bad, get it out. My last new car was a Fiesta ST, read a piece by an engineer on break in, he had a procedure involving coasting off throttle and working through the gears. A huge advocate of multiple oil changes. Of course, your mileage may vary.
@@richeyrich2203 aerospace mechanic. Good for you. I'll go with what the automotive engineers recommend.
Very educational, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Yikes, ive gone over 5k rpms loke twice. 230mi. Whoops. Going to take it easy for the next couple weeks. 😮😮😮
wrx has metal in oil pan issues rstv
I reached out to Subura as well and they told me the same thing for my 2020 STI, I now have the 2022 WRX :From Consumer Reports: It used to be that a new car required a detailed break-in period to protect the engine and extend its longevity. But has modern technology made cars more robust and break-in periods obsolete?
“I reached out to a manufacturer, in this case, Volvo, and they said there is no prescribed or necessary break-in procedure with their newer cars,” says Mike Monticello, Consumer Reports’ road-test manager. “They said that the powertrain continuously adapts to the driver’s style, and because of that a break-in period is not really necessary.”
This, and the fact that first oil change from Subaru is 6months 6,000 miles goes to show how much the tech has really changed. I think people are living in the past with all of this conservatism.
the motor/metal still have sharp edges/rings/all partrs when wear down it collects in the filter so really its best to change the oil about 1000 miles
gotta make sure those pistons settle in right, SEND ITTT!!!! lol
This is the way.
lol
Do you recommend changing the oil right after the break in period Or do you recommend 3000 miles or so
100% at 1k miles like Subaru recommends
I broke my in with Cobb accessport ots flash at 300mi then ethanol protune at 1100mi. 400awhp/480awtq.
Love it haha, how it holding up?
@@AutoEnthusiast 8k miles and going. Stg2 tutbine going on for 30psi after i ARP stud the heads to keep from lifting.
Nice going! I enjoyed your videos. Keep it up man! Question though. I am purchasing the 2023 WRX soon in the state of Washington. Is it bad that I am driving it home to San Francisco?
Nope! Should be fine, just don’t floor it
That is a perfect break in drive as you have long periods of gentle flat cruising but also some acceleration and mountains getting over the siskiyous. Funny that most people caution against higher RPM range however with these smaller size variable pitch turbo engines, lugging in low RPM is far worse for these engines and that is for the life of the vehicle.
I’m going to assume you’re new to turbo vehicles and Subarus specifically based on your question, if not then sorry for preaching to the choir. To keep your vehicle, particularly engine/turbo healthy for the longest period: be sure to let your car idle for 1-2 minutes at the end of a drive as these cars don’t have a “turbo timer” that prevents sudden shutoff of the car. This allows the turbo to cool down. Also, let the car warm up for 1-2 minutes before driving for turbo temp to come up and for the bearing in the turbo to be fully lubed. Use high quality oil but more importantly a high quality oil filter designed for the oil type (synthetic); best filters out there are Wix Gold, Purolator. Avoid Fram filters and store brands. Oreilly’s carries Wix; if it seems like I’m blowing smoke just look up a comparison video where they cut them apart (spoiler alert- fram and other have a cardboard base inside that disintegrates into your engine with use).
Darn, I opened up my 23 WRX on the interstate on ramp once, got 5k in 3rd and 4th at 120 miles 😬 shoulda watched this video 2 days earlier.. thought I was being too easy in it, my first new car.. at least I know I’ve been driving correct otherwise,
one time won't end the world!
@@AutoEnthusiast thanks for this! I spent all day telling myself this is prolly more of a “don’t do” as a pattern of how to drive and a subaru engine can handle one “send it” but I just want to treat my car correctly to maintain optimal performance and longevity the next 800 miles she’ll get the white glove treatment.. thanks so much for the video
While it's in warranty period before mods I would spank it least if it pops your coverd
i be carefull on that i heard of storys about that from other mech
they put they computer to it too see if you been redlined how long how often just sayin
I picked up a '22 Limited this week. It already had 40 miles on it when I test drove it, so who knows how rough those first miles were, as I'm sure not everyone who test drove it and didn't buy it really cared about the manual's break-in process. Is that anything to worry about, you think?
I wouldn't sweat it
Same thing with mine. I purchased a 22 limited and had 60 miles on it and the boost read 13 on it…
Just hit 1000 miles Wednesday/ Thursday
congrats! Get that oil changed and let her rip!
Would you recommend a oil catch can for these vehicles
Go for an AOS!
What’s the usual miles to see when you pick up your ordered vehicle at the dealer? Mine had 10 miles… I thought that was high for a vehicle that was sold and not available for a test drive…
That isn't that crazy. Dealer may have gone too a further away gas station or something like that. Mine had 3 mile!
Mine was at 10 miles also when I picked it up. What bothered me was the Peak Boost was at 11 the first time a started the car.
My peak boost was at 10.5 I believe with 7 miles
if its burns any oil over 3k miles, break in wasnt done right
Wuts VB? ...very bad?
After 560 I had to see what she could do.
Dang! I went up to 5,000 RPM twice and I’m at 650 miles
I was surprised but nobody mentioned break in on my 22 legacy or 22 wrx 2 different dealers near me. Ive given the wrx 300 miles so far, so very little, but have gunned it just 3-4 times heavier (wasnt really over 5500-6500 rpms id say). But i drive the same route everyday for work in the city same 1/2/3 gear shifts ocasional 4th shortly, so these are good ideas here maybe while im still under 1k ill throw the tad bit longer highway route to work 1-2 days a week just so it at least sees some highway use, only used 5th & 6th gear once so far lmao. Only crap part of working 9 miles away, not much wear on my daily commutes to rack up on it
yeah I am hearing it more and more, the fact that dealers aren't saying anything.
Just relax man… nothing bad will happen at all.
I have had 5 new cars and 2 of them were not broken in. Nothing wrong happens, maybe after 150,000 miles, but at that point, maybe it was not even that.
What upsets me is the fact that the need of the break in period cannot be demonstrated.
I’ve even heard experts say that this break in period is not even needed.
So, relax and enjoy your cars!
The car redlines at 6k…
Something to infact do is try to get the car above 212 degrees oil temp. This helps to flash off moisture in the oil and engine which helps to prevent buildup of condensation and corrosion. This requires a good bit of driving, Especially in winter.
Dealers don’t know anything.
You kind of just ramble. You may want to write a script and practice a bit more.
Wow car looks sexy, congrats
So you’re saying to read the owners manual… ✅
All this is true and important, but the WRX is one of very few cars where the OEM calls for a break-in oil change at 1000 miles anymore. The vast majority of vehicles require the first change at the regular interval.
No it actually doesn’t call for that. Pretty much only says don’t go over 4000 rpm’s (unless emergency? Don’t hard break for the first 1000milws
True statement with the WRX, but that is because of a multitude of reasons, it's forced induction, direct injection, has a manual transmission (very different that the construction of an auto), and has higher braking capacity than most vehicles. if you still look at the spectrum of sports cars, most are fairly anal with break ins.
@@Buxtonphil Subaru does call for a 1000 mile oil change. Actually.
@@johnrobinson1328 not in the manual it doesn’t
@@Buxtonphil Prove it.
There is no break in period for new cars.
It’s a mass produced engine from a economy-SUV, no break in necessary
Y’all really make videos about anything 😂
^unless you are disagreeing with the manufacturer, this is very wrong
Subura techs told me there is no break in periods for new Subaru engines. In fact they told me to drive it hard so if there are failures it during your warranty period.
It's all about engine deceleration while in gear
manual transmission!
Would I listen to well educated engineers who built this car, or some CZcamsrs who think they are mechanics?
I'll listen to the engineers and do a proper break in
welp, is this a bad time to say I am a seasoned Mechanical Engineer lol, not that I built this specific car, but spent years in engine design!
Man. Skip the first 8 minutes of his rambling BS background info. They used to say about guys like this: "Ask him the time, and he tells you how to build a clock".
No modern car needs a break in. What fluff.
I agree! And the opposite cannot be demonstrated. This break in period is just too annoying to be tolerated…
@@mikimenendezalso doesn’t hurt. So might as well do it.
@@richeyrich2203 here’s a twist. Why do it when you don’t have too
Why would they cover break in in the manual?
@@dann1483 why not do it. Is the real question.