Can someone tell me what the breakin mileage is on a 08 Gallardo? And what is the allowable RPM while in the break in period?

Thanks,
Russ

RTFM- Read the fukking manual

Seriously, you can really find it in the owners manual.

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When Frank Sinatra got his Miura S in 1970, he said: “If you wanna be someone, buy Ferrari - If you are someone, you own a Lamborghini”.

Do you think I would be asking if it was in my owners manual?? The only break in info was on the brakes, nothing about the engine. Maybe I don't have all the manuals. I was given 2 booklets the Owners manual and another one on the nav and enterainment system.

I suppose I could just call the dealer, but I really didn't think I would be putting anyone out by asking here. I think your reply was downright unfriendly.

Aloha,
Russ

Funny, I thought the same thing when I went through my manual - break in on the brakes but nothing on the engine. I've got about 500 miles on mine now and I figure most newer engines don't need much of a break in anymore, but I try not to keep it at one constant speed (highway), and don't get close to the red line. Figure I'll do that for the first 1000 miles then drive it however I want to. I'm just not pushing it too much. But again, I'm guessing as long as you keep it from red lining you will be fine.

I will probably just use common sense as you suggest, but it sure does strick me funny that there is no mention of engine breakin in the owners manual.

Thanks Russ

I think 1,500 miles should be safe.

I thought I read from my 08 Gallardo's manual the RPM should be 4000 or below during break-in period......but I am not so sure where I found or heard this info. I cannot verify that info anymore since I sold it.

I don't own a lambo, and I never have, but I have had experience in breaking in high performance motorcycle engines. With those it is important to vary the engine rpm often while staying below the specified limit. Especially while driving on highways. "engine braking" helps in seating the rings (meaning allow the engine come up to operating temperature and then accelerate to the given limit and then immediately let off the gas and allow the motor to slow the vehicle down). Fluctuating the rpm up and down during the entire break in process always yields a stronger motor after the break in is done. Maintaining a constant rpm isnt exactly harmful, it just won't be as strong of a motor as one done the way I described.

Great info, thanks guys! I have to wonder if perhaps these engines are factory broken in? I waited till I had 500 miles on my Porsche before I hit redline, but I had lots of advice and was told that it was bench broken in at the factory.

Russ

Not to insult your reading skills.
But by that little smile thing Raymond put up, I think he was just joking around. (Correct me if im wrong)