Porsche GTS 4.0 - Engine Break In Over - First Time To 8k RPM Redline

See the moment this GTS 4.0 crosses 2,000 miles, and the engine is unleased! Check out the ‪@trueview3127‬ Channel for more backroads!

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[@CasperInkyMagoo]

Couldn’t be bothered to bring someone to film for you while you drive?

[@trueview3127]

On a budget . . . . . . . car poor

[@theonlywinner]

At redline, my GTS 4.0 manual hit 82 in second gear and 120 in third. It is a fine skill to not let it bounce the rev limiter.

[@trueview3127]

For sure - good to stretch the legs now and then but these cars are fantastic above 5k - love that flat six music! Thanks for watching. Def check out some videos on the channel if you are into that sort of thing!

[@jesussuarez2097]

Not impressed

[@theonlywinner]

@@jesussuarez2097 You weren't supposed to be.

[@jesussuarez2097]

@@theonlywinner Wack

[@louisolivierfortin]

With such long gearing you have an eternity to plan your next shift. Dont really know what you mean

[@jaytee743]

Wow, can't believe you waited the whole 2k...the car feels so slow under 4k RPMs! I followed APs protocol on rennlist. I bet your car never goes below 4k now, haha.

[@trueview3127]

It hasn’t dropped below 4k since that very day! Thanks for watching Check out a video or two from the channel if that's your thing. :-)

[@louisolivierfortin]

Blame it on the gearing. Such a light car isnt supposed to feel slow anywhere in the rev range but Porsche sure makes it so. Might as well buy the PDK if on most roads you can only legally shift once at redline

[@sushimidnight9539]

@@louisolivierfortinthis simply isn’t true due to how a transmission works, any car is going to feel slow outside of the optimal power band, which on most super cars isn’t 3-4k

[@louisolivierfortin]

@@sushimidnight9539 Have you driven any recent NA porsche? I have driven a boxster GTS and a cayman GT4. These cars do feel slow everywhere except past 5k RPM. Dont worry I know exactly how a teansmission works, and I know a high revving low torque engine benefits short gearing. The gearing on manual porsches is absurdly long considering the torque available. Almost every car review I saw talks about it. I you enjoy a relaxed driving experience with minimal gear changes than good for you go buy one right now you’ll be super happy.

[@boranakin710]

@@sushimidnight9539 you are right but perhaps missing his point, I think he is talking about the gear ratios themselves instead of a porsche being a sportscar and thus needing to be revved; he means that he would prefer porsches to have closer gear ratios and shorter gears with manual transmissions so that the cars feel more usable in the whole powerband.

[@andry4313]

Change the oil a couple times before whomping on it. Engines have to break in yes but you also have to clear any fine metal shavings and a other crap that can come off when it sets in with gaskets and bearings. Also check other fluids for any wear that is being caught in the fluids.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! Oil has been changed. See you back here again I hope! Check out some videos on the channel if you are into that sort of thing.

[@andry4313]

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[@JerGol]

​@@trueview3127Couldn't give you the upvote until I read this. 😊

[@babyyoda1462]

@@andry4313bro gave him a thumbs up

[@andry4313]

@@babyyoda1462 gave you a thumbs up

[@peanuts2105]

Well done sir. I love your pedantic way of following procedures. You must be an engineer!

[@trueview3127]

Good guess! :-)

[@pininfarina575]

Just got done with my break in too. It was liberating to hear the howl that starts above 5k rpm

[@trueview3127]

Nice! For sure my friend. Hope to see you back. What color did you get? By the way, check out a video or two from the channel!

[@pininfarina575]

​@trueview3127 mine is lava orange. Beautiful car in any color IMO. Let's enjoy out cars as much as we can 🎉

[@CundaliniWantsHisHandBack]

Sweet sounding motor.

[@W3BZSL1NG3R]

change the oil 1st

[@trueview3127]

Yes - check! And definitely check out a video on the channel if you are into videos that is!

[@ERuss89]

Before and after taking it to redline for the first time

[@jasonxd17]

​@@ERuss89and every week, important

[@MBooley]

​@@jasonxd17i do mine every morning. Just to be sure!

[@redriver6541]

Absolutely awesome. Totally jealous.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching and hope to see you back here again!

[@Giggiyygoo]

My Cayman hit the redline on the way home from the dealership. To each their own.....

[@trueview3127]

Appreciate you watching. Thanks for the comment!

[@LittleBanditMicra]

If your engine isn’t broken in within 50 miles, it’s never breaking in! 2000 miles is ridiculous! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching. A lot of people agree with you. I wanted to follow the owners manual - but it was tough to do for sure.

[@stchupidee]

@@trueview3127 Interesting tidbit, owners manuals in USA(ONLY) have this "recommendation". More lawyers per square mile here to blame.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching!

[@trueview3127]

Thanks - for sure the secrets of the various recommendations have been revealed with the comments on this thread and I appreciate it.

[@Refresh636]

I really felt your words of it being torture waiting 2000 miles. Normally waiting the average 500-600 kills me.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks - I am glad it’s over! Hope to see you back here. Check out some videos of you are into that format!

[@DudethatGross]

it’s amazing how many Porsche technicians and engineers are with us in the comments!

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! Hope you check out more on the channel! Cheers.

[@HenrickLarsson7]

The gearing in these cars whether manual or PDK are unrivalled. Can pull over 120 mph in 3rd in the manuals. Just insane and credit where credit’s due nobody does it better

[@trueview3127]

Thanks so much for watching and hope to see you back again! Check out a video from the channel if you are into that sort of thing.

[@rawevoli]

The grearing is more or less aweful. This is why matt farah got his geared down. Whats the point of driving a manual if you only get to use 2 gears...

[@sshah2545]

​@rawevoli FR. Where did this original comment come from? The gearing in this car us notoriously, hilariously, long, and therefore terrible... in both PDK ans manual, though ofc PDK is slightly better. Why are you complimenting it?

[@IT10T]

Credit where credit is due, which is why they are great little sprinters, some people enjoy gears though

[@jjchockey]

You are saying this like it’s a good thing? That is one of the biggest cons of the Cayman/Boxster imo. I want 3rd to top out under 100mph so I can actually enjoy revving out that glorious motor and not go 4x the speed limit lol.

[@ehh2681]

That Porsche engine sound at 5500-6500 sounds amazing

[@trueview3127]

Thanks! Appreciate the watch and full agree - it’s awesone

[@juliuscaesar2792]

-"We are about to unleash the engine and take it to redline." - Shifts at 7.5k rpm.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@johngalt5411]

Congrats, that induction note is intoxicating. Mine recently arrived in port and hope to be taking delivery soon.

[@trueview3127]

Congrats to you! Enjoy that great machine. Hope to see you back here!

[@trueview3127]

And by the way - “Who is John Galt?” ;-)

[@anindanahiyan8660]

the "break-in period" is more of a suggestion, not a special magic number. so you can either wait till you notice you've crossed 2k, or if you're actively watching, 1.8-1.9k is fine

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching and hope to see you back again!

[@FatalityDiablo]

in germany breakin is 1000km as per recommendation by porsche, so about 620 miles. good stuff, let her sing!

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! Would have loved to unleash the engine sooner!

[@fragoutrambo6381]

Man that corolla coupe sounds amazing.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching.

[@omeproductions1392]

Lol I redlined my GTS 4.0 from new straight out the dealership 😂😂😂😂

[@trueview3127]

Nice! More enjoyment for you. Maybe I shouldn’t have read the manual! Hope to see you back here.

[@Racstacko]

I know he was checking the odometer every day😂 have fun be safe bro

[@trueview3127]

Nice thanks man - hope to see you back here sometime. Check out our videos if you are into that!

[@ChrisOZ982]

Was at Porsche Master Training last summer at Nurburgring, they had to add an additional instructor with a new GT3. Quote "hate to take it to redline this quick but it'll be fine." It had like 250 km on it!😂

[@bayareanewman1566]

I drove 2000 miles. Took me 3 days. From Gilroy CA to Brownsville Texas. In a Buick Enclave

[@trueview3127]

I wish I could have broken the car in over three days - sounds like a long trip! Thanks for watching.

[@bennyboyy7]

I would give it a couple times bringing it up to redline slow but nothing crazy till I change the oil. All the stuff they worry about probably gets thrown all around the motor when it's turning more than 3500

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching!

[@adrification6366]

I wish I had the money to say it’s torture waiting for my car to hit its 2000th mile from 0

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back!

[@Kenjiro5775]

BAM! Chugga, chugga, cough, grind.

[@trueview3127]

Hope not! Thanks for watching!

[@f3vermonkey318]

An exciting moment

[@trueview3127]

Thanks - hope to see you back!

[@f3vermonkey318]

@@trueview3127 I have 2021 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 I live in Dahlonega. I ride the twisties with this car twice a week. That is all I do with the car. It rides on rails.

[@cjac00]

"Lets take it to redline" Proceeds to short shift

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching man! Cheers.

[@chikmnunget]

I don’t have a Porsche 😂 but I have a had a few BMWs I’ve had to break in before and the wait is always very long

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching!

[@artesano58]

That’s my dream car, 4.0l Boxster

[@trueview3127]

Fantastic choice! Thanks for watching. Hope to see you back!

[@codycurnutte9778]

Way better self control than I would have waiting till 2k

[@trueview3127]

Had a long trip to the Smokies to break her in on - so 500 of the miles were easy. The 1,500 before that - not so much. Well, honestly it wasn’t too hard driving a great Porsche around at half throttle. Thanks for watching and hope you check out a video or two!

[@ItsReallyIan]

Nice

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for the watch! Hope to see you back again!

[@Bon-mz5kb]

Still gotta change the oil tho lmao

[@trueview3127]

Changed! Thanks for watching.

[@whoknowswhocares3804]

You sure tried. I'll give you that. *slow clap*

[@trueview3127]

Thanks - I think. Appreciate you watching!

[@huugie025]

The discipline... have to admire that when you have such a crotch rocket

[@trueview3127]

Thanks - was a tough wait. Check out the latest videos of the GTS 4.0 in full use.

[@ThatOneChannelinAZ]

I'm doing a 3.5K mile trip in my porsche next month

[@trueview3127]

Sounds like an amazing time! Enjoy the curves and maximize smiles per mile!

[@danyshamoun639]

No need to wait for so long to hit the redline in Porsche.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching. Many others agree with you!

[@redneckrevolt1]

Must be rough to wait. My 2003 allows me to send it whenever I want 😂😅

[@trueview3127]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@ralphjackson6309]

Bro, literally me. Everybody was like “when you break in your engine, even after the 2,000 miles, still go easy on it until you hit at least another 800 before you start beating it”. Nah fam, if blows up right now it was gonna blow up later anyways

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching!

[@U_aint_6]

I would love to line up against this

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! What are you driving?

[@MeMyselfI_69]

Oil change first then redline it

[@trueview3127]

Good call - check!

[@coast2coast8306]

🎉

[@theeinsuranceguy]

I hit 8500rpms on the way home from watching Gran Turismo😂 V8 Audi RS5 Perfect car for high revs

[@trueview3127]

Right on! How was the movie?

[@jessecrawford2711]

You should have finished seating the rings two thousand miles ago would have ran as great as mine

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back here. What do you have?

[@iSmoker57]

Damn that's a lot of miles for breakin.

[@trueview3127]

Appreciate the watch. Hope to see you back! Check out a video or two from the channel.

[@0Turbox]

I always thought, you do not have to break in Porsche's.

[@trueview3127]

The GT cars have a recommended break in period - the GTS 4.0 manual suggested 2K miles . . . . but I've heard the GT3 is less. Definitely a break in period is recommended! @@0Turbox

[@0Turbox]

@@trueview3127 And I thought, they break in the engines right at the factory. But I can ask my brother, he works from time to time at a Porsche factory.

[@trueview3127]

What did he find out?

[@THEGREATFOUNTAIN]

Only a Porsche can accelerate around a corner and not scare the 💩 outta you 😂

[@trueview3127]

For sure! Thanks for watching. See you again soon hopefully.

[@_Suzuka_Joe]

hope you varied the RPMS during that first 2k miles. if not there's no point in doing it and you could have just been hammering on it

[@trueview3127]

Definitely- a lot of variation as recommended. Hope to see you back here and thanks for the comment!

[@cryxbaby2250]

Did it still have start up oil in it?

[@trueview3127]

Changed - thanks for watching.

[@JStuartofficial]

I waited like 800 miles on my 718 GT4. I said screw it, good enough.

[@trueview3127]

I hear you! They recommend 1,000 for the GT4?

[@chrissworld9926]

The anxiety I would have waiting for the 2000 mark

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back here.

[@luigichicas9298]

Bro you're supposed to do it oil change right after that so you can get all the metal shards out.

[@trueview3127]

Agreed - thanks for watching!

[@mmaz3073]

I hope you know at the dealership the techs take em to redline to pdi them

[@trueview3127]

I bet you are right! I hope you come back to the channel sometime!

[@Thecastofthelast]

So fast it skipped time wow

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching!

[@daniellior7050]

Disappointing you didn't let the automatic transmission drop the gear down

[@trueview3127]

It’s a manual! Seems like an auto on the short because of the narrow format though. I really appreciate you watching! Hope you come back!

[@richardtyler6472]

Gosh what a great problem to have!

[@trueview3127]

True enough - not really a problem if you think about it - is it? Thanks for watching and I hope you come back for a few videos sometime!

[@ArtoM5E34]

Oil should be change first of all after 2k miles and only then reved.

[@trueview3127]

Oil changed - thanks for watching! Where is your detailing service located?

[@nick4281]

Break in period : 2k miles Maintenance intervals: new pistons at 5k miles... repeat

[@trueview3127]

Ha - thanks for watching Nick!

[@hikeskool]

Dang that long to realize you should’ve bought a Z06 oh well next time thanks hope this helps have a Great weekend all 👌

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching!

[@1997stelios]

Actually on the third clip that you crank it up the ODO says 1940Km, naughty 😂

[@trueview3127]

Good eye there. You watched carefully. Hope to see you back!

[@itsjlurks]

Seemed like it was struggling

[@trueview3127]

Really long gearing - but def not a struggle! Thanks for watching.

[@KhaledTheSaudiHawkII]

I thought you must change the oil after the break-in

[@trueview3127]

Oil Changed! Thanks for watching

[@brandonking277]

Ah, that moment you are finally able to treat your $150k car like a clapped out Honda trail bike. Love it.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching

[@Stewie9902]

Isn’t anybody gonna say anything about the suv pulling from him on the last curve🤣🤣🤣

[@trueview3127]

Tuned STI - check out the channel for vids with that guy. He’s quick! Thanks for the watch!

[@rogerstalder7184]

Bro those times where you have to manualy get your Engine ready for driving are over since the 70s... Modern materials dont expand as they did back then. so no harm will be done to your engine when you just hit the gas on a fresh engine.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching - hope to see you back here. Definitely a lot of the research out there pointing to a much shorter break in than 2k miles.

[@DrOORU]

Aren't you supposed to change the oil after running in, before pushing the engine further?

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! Yes that’s true - definitely - good call. I hope you come back to the channel again! Cheers.

[@ne2i]

So you dont change the oil after break in? Lots of metal floating around after break in....

[@trueview3127]

Oil change for sure!

[@itsthemetho]

Breaking in an engine is hard 😅

[@trueview3127]

Worth the wait - or waste of time? What do you think?

[@itsthemetho]

@@trueview3127 Worth the wait if you care about your engine, or future owners.

[@arcanevoid9199]

it happens within the first couple hours, doesnt do anything dragging it on

[@strafedz]

Yeahhh… they also mean you’re supposed to change the oil first.. 😅

[@strafedz]

(Nice car though)

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! And thanks!

[@sikolikhole]

You can break in hard. You just have to change oil often.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching!

[@landonjackson3993]

That also is the thing with the new C8

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching. Hope we see you back at the channel!

[@landonjackson3993]

I’ll definitely come back just subbed

[@landonjackson3993]

Nice Porsche

[@trueview3127]

@@landonjackson3993 Thanks - hope you are enjoying the C8 if you own one - and maybe we'll see you out there! Appreciate the sub!

[@landonjackson3993]

@@trueview3127 I’m a 11 But my dad is about to buy a stingray

[@jaybomb5022]

Get the break-in oil swapped ASAP

[@trueview3127]

Done! Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back. Check out some of the videos of you are into those.

[@trueview3127]

@pcsullog I think he means to get the oil that was in the car during the break in period removed. Of course you are correct that the type of oil is the same - appreciate the comment.

[@brannonatkinson]

But all the broken in oil is still there change the oil before hammering on it metal from breaking in is in that oil

[@trueview3127]

Oil changed! Thanks for watching.

[@ElliotinSD]

Never hit redline in the entire video lol

[@trueview3127]

Check out the video I pulled the shirt from - thanks for watching!

[@Revolvor]

Lol mean while the tech that did the pdi prolly did that a few times with like 3 miles on it

[@trueview3127]

Maybe so

[@burneracc9929]

Yeah you're supposed to change the oil after break in bub

[@trueview3127]

Changed! Thanks for watching.

[@dorianleclair7390]

I think you change the oil first.

[@trueview3127]

Oil changed - thanks for watching. Hope you come back sometime!

[@vespadavidson2315]

Have you changed the oil first.???

[@trueview3127]

Oil Changed! Thanks for watching. Check out a video from the channel if you are into that sort of thing.

[@MrE.888]

I Always thought after 2000 you were supposed to take it in for run in service then you can hoon it. In this case 2000 is arbitrary.

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching. Continuous hooning at this point! Hope to see you back here sometime.

[@eddiea2606]

I usually redline it off the lot

[@trueview3127]

The drive it like you stole it school of thought! Thanks for watching!

[@xxmeanyheadxx]

i will never buy a brand new car lmao i literally do NOT have that self control

[@trueview3127]

Not new anymore! Hope to see you back here!

[@jackhughman282]

Don't have to change the oil one more time or anything?

[@trueview3127]

Oil changed! Thanks for watching and I hope you come back for some videos.

[@emsea7279]

Unleash the monthly payments

[@trueview3127]

Or just one big payment - :-) I hope you enjoyed the short and check out a few videos.

[@TRBO1717]

Man, these roads really look like PA (Pittsburgh specifically)

[@trueview3127]

It totally does - but WV in this case. PA does have some great roads for sure. Hope you come back and check out some videos! Thanks for watching.

[@grizzspec]

The correct way to break an engine in, is to run it the way you intend on driving the car.

[@trueview3127]

Then I seem to have started the break in process at 2,000 miles then! Thanks for watching!

[@grizzspec]

@@trueview3127 Too late :)

[@patrickgoldman]

Don’t they rev to redline on a dyno before they leave the factory?

[@trueview3127]

Yes they do - I believe. I went with the “follow the directions” approach. Thanks for watching!

[@mikes0815]

You should Change the oil before 😅

[@trueview3127]

Thanks - good call! Appreciate you watching.

[@stchupidee]

Um you know the "break-in" which is seating of rings against the cylinder is "done" by about 100 to 200 miles give or take. Hopefully, after initial warm up(oil temp >200, you did A LOT of load varying and engine breaking from "higher" RPMs-as this is what seats the rings and ensures good compression and ring seal. ENGINE speed, not car speed. Change the oil and filter and rip away. At this point, change the oil and enjoy your rev range.

[@trueview3127]

Definitely a lot of load variation. I appreciate the feedback and hope to see you back here sometime!

[@banzai.drifto5272]

Are you not supposed to get the oil changed first?

[@trueview3127]

Oil changed! Thanks for watching. Hope you check out some videos and if you like ‘em - think about a sub!

[@bryantg7641]

Oh yeah because something magically happens at 2000 mi. It's different now than it was at 1999 mi !!!! Some people !!

[@trueview3127]

The owner's manual unfortunately says to wait until 2,000 miles . . . . based on the feedback so far - it must be wrong! Thanks for watching!

[@QurttoRco]

You do know you should replace oil first ?

[@trueview3127]

Yes - oil changed! Thanks for watching!

[@VaneNaumovski]

Look man no hate, I just don’t understand your mindset. Did it have to be exactly 2000? Do you believe that it you floored it or redlined it a mile before at 1999 that would’ve hurt the car? Or even 10 miles before? Hell even 500 miles before. But let me guess, you’re going to say if I floor it at 1500 miles and the engine breaks then the warranty won’t cover it. And you’re completely right. But an engine has never been broken just after a 1000 miles (unless it’s a manufacturing issue, a factory faulty part or something). Congratulations on your car, you have a great one of course! I just don’t appreciate the sheep mindset of blindly following the rules. You don’t have to necessarily redline it at 1500 miles but you could’ve floored it, enjoyed it. People might also say, “nobody asked you, nobody cares” which is also true but this is just my opinion which I am leaving as a comment on a youtube video. Enjoy your new Porsche man :)

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for the in-depth comment. Much appreciated. You hit all of the thoughts and considerations that I had as I went through the breakin process. At the end of the day, I had a long drive down to a driving trip destination , which made the waiting possible. Cheers and hope you come back!

[@tylerrussell878]

West Virginia?

[@trueview3127]

Ding ding - winner! Hope you subscribe and check out some videos. Great roads in WV!

[@bobjones7776]

I didn't see any 8k redlines? and its PDK so not sure why the short shifts, shouldn't be so scared of it

[@trueview3127]

It’s a manual - check out the vids on the channel - appreciate the watch! Hope to see you back.

[@bobjones7776]

@@trueview3127 Ah I missed that, I guess you wouldn't want to overrev it for warranty, cool car!

[@louisolivierfortin]

Incredible car. But the long gearing makes it super unexciting and slower than its supposed to be. Why does porsche continue to do this with low torque engines???

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back sometime. Would totally like shorter gears. I understand noise regulations have something to do with it - but not the expert.

[@stchupidee]

This ensures the GT3 remains king of the heap. They "fixed" it a bit with the PDK cars. 0.7 secs faster than the manual cars to 60. Faster in all gears 1 through 5.

[@itsokaytobeaselfhatingjew5971]

Toys for grownups can be such a hassle lol

[@trueview3127]

For sure - thanks for watching. Hope to see you back sometime.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Why does every Porsche has ridiculously long gears?

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching - definitely tall gearing.

[@4EverOurs]

Wait. They told my to bring my GT3 RS into the shop and do not launch when you hit 2k miles..

[@trueview3127]

Def should change the oil before taking it to high RPM after the breakin period.

[@4EverOurs]

@@trueview3127 Thats good to know, i was deffo thinking it wasnt important. I am still like 1000ish miles away from break in ..

[@trueview3127]

GT3 RS - wow - enjoy that beast.

[@josefmalina3273]

I'm sorry, but you were nowhere near the red line. You must rev it till 9 thousand!

[@trueview3127]

I wish I had the GT4RS to make that happen!

[@josefmalina3273]

@@trueview3127 oh sorry, I thought it's your car 😂

[@Aaron2fancy438]

Why does it sorta sound like the Lincoln Continental in Forza Motorsport 7....

[@Aaron2fancy438]

No offense though, great sounding Porsche!

[@trueview3127]

Thanks for watching!