New 2013 WRX Limited Owner

NightKids · 01-05-2013, 10:06 PM

Hello Everyone,

After some extensive search around the Northern VA area, I finally got my hands on a brand new WRX. This is my first Subaru and my first stick shift, although I'm fairly familiar with MT thanks to my uncle. It's taking me a little longer to get use to Subaru's transmission and clutch feel compare to other MT I've driven but overall very happy with the purchase. Since this is my first time owning a new car, I would like to get some advice on how to properly break in the engine, any tips would great.

(Iphone 5 camera ftw)

- Sonny

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Sol555 · 01-05-2013, 10:09 PM

Very nice, congrats! I just got my brand new WRX last month, though it's the fourth Subaru I've owned.

NightKids · 01-06-2013, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sol555

Very nice, congrats! I just got my brand new WRX last month, though it's the fourth Subaru I've owned.

thank you. cant wait till the engine is broken in

03Sonicywrx · 01-06-2013, 06:43 PM

Your gonna to want to throw some boost at it. DO NOT baby the car or else you'll never seat those piston rings and for the life of the car will go through more oil then desired. I'm not saying bounce her off the rev limiter and give it hell, but definitely don't be afraid to get into it!

There's many people that will have their own opinion but this always worked great for me! Hope this helps!

HeroCrank · 01-06-2013, 06:57 PM

Welcome and congratulations on your 13. Many people do the oem recomended break in, while others do the hard break in. Some even do a combo of both. Google search engine break in tips and you'll find what
your looking for to make an educated decision for yourself.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Personally I followed the hard break in and have had no problems yet at 11k. Get educated and choose for yourself, don't just listen to a bunch of internet people. This forum however does have some wonderful people with great amounts of knowledge. Be one with the search function and the FAQ threads and it will all work out.

NightKids · 01-06-2013, 09:04 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I'm a little over 100 miles , hope its not too late to seal the rings

BKALLDAY · 01-06-2013, 09:17 PM

Congrats and welcome.

nightdown fox · 01-06-2013, 09:21 PM

FWIW, I broke mine in the way the manual said and I don't have a drop of oil lost in 20k miles. And welcome!

subrahru · 01-06-2013, 11:14 PM

Congrats on the car! Looks nice.

Gallo2011 · 01-06-2013, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightdown fox

FWIW, I broke mine in the way the manual said and I don't have a drop of oil lost in 20k mikes. And welcome!

Word to your mother. 12.5K here and much oil to be found. The owner's manual is your friend.

GSR2STI · 01-07-2013, 12:26 AM

Congrats looks great. I agree in just following what the manufacture recommends. That way if something happens you can honestly say you were just following what they recommended.

Legend STI · 01-07-2013, 10:38 AM

Very nice! Congrats

NightKids · 01-07-2013, 07:22 PM

Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna do a combination of both OEM and hard break in. Plus I've been itching to step on the throttle

R3D5IVE · 01-07-2013, 07:29 PM

Looks good! I can't wait to buy mine!!

nmlittlebigman · 01-07-2013, 07:55 PM

Welcome and Enjoy your car.

luan87us · 01-07-2013, 08:01 PM

Congrats! Just got a 2013 wrx myself too. I've been following the manual for break-in procedure.

cfarge27 · 01-09-2013, 08:43 PM

Nice car! I just got a '13 WRX sedan and for the most part have been following the manual break-in procedure too. Of course there have been a few occasions where the tachometer jumped over 4,000 rpms by accident ;-)

mynavi · 01-09-2013, 09:37 PM

Welcome and congrats!

ludakris · 01-10-2013, 01:07 PM

nice pick, I thought I was being unique buying SWP... I passed one this morning and then I see yours... guess they will be popping up everywhere now!

I have been trying to do the recommended break in, but 4K comes up real quick... so I have guess I am leaning toward the combo break in.. I used to work at an engine shop many moons ago and we would build an engine, run it on the dyno for a bit, than start doing pulls.. pack it up and stuff it in a car to run 24hrs around a track.. so I dont think 1000 miles of break in are really necessary.. however I am trying to take it easy while I get used to it all....

Mr Wrex · 01-10-2013, 01:34 PM

If you want to speed up the process, do loser laps around town for a couple days and BAM! You'll hit 1k miles in no time.

P.S. I did the loser laps because I couldn't bear waiting more than 3 days to go WOT

Juicy2013WRX · 01-10-2013, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightKids

Hello Everyone,

After some extensive search around the Northern VA area, I finally got my hands on a brand new WRX. This is my first Subaru and my first stick shift, although I'm fairly familiar with MT thanks to my uncle. It's taking me a little longer to get use to Subaru's transmission and clutch feel compare to other MT I've driven but overall very happy with the purchase. Since this is my first time owning a new car, I would like to get some advice on how to properly break in the engine, any tips would great.

(Iphone 5 camera ftw)

- Sonny

Congratulation!! Great car! I pick my '13 Wrx DGM 5 door Limited up Saturday at 10:00 am sharp! Enjoy I will!

NightKids · 01-10-2013, 10:20 PM

I'll tell you what though, I've seen more WRB than any other color so in a way SWP is unique. Mr. Wrex, that's exactly what I've been doing, going out every night for a cruise (just hit 300 miles today lol)

mynavi · 01-11-2013, 07:27 AM

Just purchased mine a few months ago. Followed the manual for break in.

Unabomber · 01-11-2013, 07:36 AM

How you break it in, in the grand scheme of things, has little to do with longevity. What does have a huge impact in the grand scheme of this is below:

1. Don't drive like a jacktard. Do not bang shift. Do not nail the gas in 5th gear. Do not nail the gas in all gear/every gear all day long.
2. Keep up on maintenance. Don't obssess about it....just do it. If you don't have the dealer do it, make damn sure you keep all receipts in case the dealer wants to play hard if a warranty issue occurs.
3. If you modify the car in terms of power, BE SURE you do so by researching the mods to the end of the earth. Don't slap on an intake because it was awesome on your old Honda....mods that are great on XXX car do little on Subarus.
4. Go to the top of this forum and read the sticky threads, in particular the one titled Unabomber's Manifesto.
5. Keep it stock.
6. There are MANY locals in NOVA....go to the Mid Atlantic forum and get to know them. www.fastwrx.com is in your area so support local businesses....them boys are the real deal and have been doing Subarus for well over 10 years.

NightKids · 01-13-2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unabomber

4. Go to the top of this forum and read the sticky threads, in particular the one titled Unabomber's Manifesto.

I just read the whole Manifesto, great information for anyone who's new to the Subaru world.

01-05-2013, 10:06 PM	#1
NightKids Scooby Newbie Member#: 342610 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern VA Vehicle: 2013 Impreza WRX Satin White Pearl	New 2013 WRX Limited Owner Hello Everyone, After some extensive search around the Northern VA area, I finally got my hands on a brand new WRX. This is my first Subaru and my first stick shift, although I'm fairly familiar with MT thanks to my uncle. It's taking me a little longer to get use to Subaru's transmission and clutch feel compare to other MT I've driven but overall very happy with the purchase. Since this is my first time owning a new car, I would like to get some advice on how to properly break in the engine, any tips would great. (Iphone 5 camera ftw) - Sonny * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-06-2013, 06:57 PM	#5
HeroCrank NASIOC Supporter Member#: 301089 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MAINE Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 door TP stage 2	Welcome and congratulations on your 13. Many people do the oem recomended break in, while others do the hard break in. Some even do a combo of both. Google search engine break in tips and you'll find what your looking for to make an educated decision for yourself. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm Personally I followed the hard break in and have had no problems yet at 11k. Get educated and choose for yourself, don't just listen to a bunch of internet people. This forum however does have some wonderful people with great amounts of knowledge. Be one with the search function and the FAQ threads and it will all work out. Last edited by HeroCrank; 01-06-2013 at 07:10 PM.

01-06-2013, 09:21 PM	#8
nightdown fox Scooby Specialist Member#: 309636 Join Date: Feb 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited Plasma Blue Pearl	FWIW, I broke mine in the way the manual said and I don't have a drop of oil lost in 20k miles. And welcome! Last edited by nightdown fox; 01-07-2013 at 08:33 PM.

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01-05-2013, 10:09 PM	#2
Sol555 Scooby Newbie Member#: 341618 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Vehicle: 2013 WRX WR Blue	Very nice, congrats! I just got my brand new WRX last month, though it's the fourth Subaru I've owned.

01-06-2013, 06:43 PM	#4
03Sonicywrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 236057 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Tri state- Lancaster PA Vehicle: 2003 6262 sonic bug 2013 wrb hatch	Your gonna to want to throw some boost at it. DO NOT baby the car or else you'll never seat those piston rings and for the life of the car will go through more oil then desired. I'm not saying bounce her off the rev limiter and give it hell, but definitely don't be afraid to get into it! There's many people that will have their own opinion but this always worked great for me! Hope this helps!

01-06-2013, 09:04 PM	#6
NightKids Scooby Newbie Member#: 342610 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern VA Vehicle: 2013 Impreza WRX Satin White Pearl	Thanks for the info guys. I'm a little over 100 miles , hope its not too late to seal the rings

01-06-2013, 09:17 PM	#7
BKALLDAY Scooby Newbie Member#: 334645 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Auburn Hills, MI Vehicle: 2013 WRX Limited 4DR ISM	Congrats and welcome.

01-06-2013, 11:14 PM	#9
subrahru Scooby Newbie Member#: 327775 Join Date: Jul 2012	Congrats on the car! Looks nice.

01-07-2013, 12:26 AM	#11
GSR2STI Scooby Newbie Member#: 342219 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KS	Congrats looks great. I agree in just following what the manufacture recommends. That way if something happens you can honestly say you were just following what they recommended.

01-07-2013, 10:38 AM	#12
Legend STI Scooby Specialist Member#: 41086 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: 2004 STI PSM	Very nice! Congrats

01-07-2013, 07:22 PM	#13
NightKids Scooby Newbie Member#: 342610 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern VA Vehicle: 2013 Impreza WRX Satin White Pearl	Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna do a combination of both OEM and hard break in. Plus I've been itching to step on the throttle

01-07-2013, 07:29 PM	#14
R3D5IVE Scooby Newbie Member#: 342882 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver	Looks good! I can't wait to buy mine!!

01-07-2013, 07:55 PM	#15
nmlittlebigman Scooby Specialist Member#: 321409 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Arrey, NM Vehicle: 2011 WRX STi Sedan WRB Stage II T.P. tuned	Welcome and Enjoy your car.

01-07-2013, 08:01 PM	#16
luan87us Scooby Specialist Member#: 335013 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SL,UT Vehicle: 2013 Premium WRX 5dr WRB	Congrats! Just got a 2013 wrx myself too. I've been following the manual for break-in procedure.

01-09-2013, 08:43 PM	#17
cfarge27 Scooby Newbie Member#: 343106 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Albany, NY Vehicle: 2013 WRX Crystal Black Silica	Nice car! I just got a '13 WRX sedan and for the most part have been following the manual break-in procedure too. Of course there have been a few occasions where the tachometer jumped over 4,000 rpms by accident ;-)

01-09-2013, 09:37 PM	#18
mynavi Scooby Newbie Member#: 339220 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MD Vehicle: 2013 WRX ISM	Welcome and congrats!

01-10-2013, 01:07 PM	#19
ludakris Scooby Newbie Member#: 342133 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Market, MD Vehicle: 2013 WRX SWP	nice pick, I thought I was being unique buying SWP... I passed one this morning and then I see yours... guess they will be popping up everywhere now! I have been trying to do the recommended break in, but 4K comes up real quick... so I have guess I am leaning toward the combo break in.. I used to work at an engine shop many moons ago and we would build an engine, run it on the dyno for a bit, than start doing pulls.. pack it up and stuff it in a car to run 24hrs around a track.. so I dont think 1000 miles of break in are really necessary.. however I am trying to take it easy while I get used to it all....

01-10-2013, 01:34 PM	#20
Mr Wrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 332887 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Vehicle: 2012 WRX stage 2+ DGM (sedan)	If you want to speed up the process, do loser laps around town for a couple days and BAM! You'll hit 1k miles in no time. P.S. I did the loser laps because I couldn't bear waiting more than 3 days to go WOT

01-10-2013, 10:20 PM	#22
NightKids Scooby Newbie Member#: 342610 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern VA Vehicle: 2013 Impreza WRX Satin White Pearl	I'll tell you what though, I've seen more WRB than any other color so in a way SWP is unique. Mr. Wrex, that's exactly what I've been doing, going out every night for a cruise (just hit 300 miles today lol)

01-11-2013, 07:27 AM	#23
mynavi Scooby Newbie Member#: 339220 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MD Vehicle: 2013 WRX ISM	Just purchased mine a few months ago. Followed the manual for break in.

01-11-2013, 07:36 AM	#24
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	How you break it in, in the grand scheme of things, has little to do with longevity. What does have a huge impact in the grand scheme of this is below: 1. Don't drive like a jacktard. Do not bang shift. Do not nail the gas in 5th gear. Do not nail the gas in all gear/every gear all day long. 2. Keep up on maintenance. Don't obssess about it....just do it. If you don't have the dealer do it, make damn sure you keep all receipts in case the dealer wants to play hard if a warranty issue occurs. 3. If you modify the car in terms of power, BE SURE you do so by researching the mods to the end of the earth. Don't slap on an intake because it was awesome on your old Honda....mods that are great on XXX car do little on Subarus. 4. Go to the top of this forum and read the sticky threads, in particular the one titled Unabomber's Manifesto. 5. Keep it stock. 6. There are MANY locals in NOVA....go to the Mid Atlantic forum and get to know them. www.fastwrx.com is in your area so support local businesses....them boys are the real deal and have been doing Subarus for well over 10 years.