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eagle1 · 10-23-2013, 08:12 PM

Hi just bought a new ss and just wanted to see what the word is on brake in on the new camaro's with the Ls3. Im getting a few different ways to go about it. I would like to hear what the best way is to go about it. Im new here and i hope to learn some great stuff on the camaro. Thanks
Semper Fi
Luis

SemperGumby · 10-23-2013, 08:15 PM

I drove mine pretty gingerly til 500 to 600 miles then let loose on it like I stole it. That's what other's I worked with did and it turns out pretty damn well. Just make sure to change the oil after around 1500 miles no matter what you do.

aggieguy13 · 10-23-2013, 08:17 PM

best way to brake is, fill gas tank with jet fuel. your welcome

eagle1 · 10-23-2013, 08:21 PM

I knew some one was going to eat that up once a seen what i wrote! What about the real brake in any ideas!

Iam Broke · 10-23-2013, 08:24 PM

I got my foot into it during break in but kept it under 4500 rpm for the first 500 miles. Also engine braked a few times per drive. Seated the rings well, hardly any oil in my catch can, just condensate for the most part.

SGDM · 10-23-2013, 08:29 PM

I dumped the synthetic, put in Pennzoil, drove it like I stole it for 500 miles, put Mobil 1 in it, and all is good. The synthetics are slick and won't allow the rings to seat the cross hatch cylinders.

eagle1 · 10-23-2013, 08:33 PM

I heard pamper for 500 change oil and rip it. I also heard 1000 miles change oil a run it like you stole it. The last one said run for 500 miles change oil run for 2500 miles change oil and run hard. None of this really makes sense to me! I run many 60's gm hot cars and it was a typical deal brake in easy for 500 miles check oil for any signs of metal. If good start getting some heat cycles in and run it hard!

eagle1 · 10-23-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SemperGumby

I drove mine pretty gingerly til 500 to 600 miles then let loose on it like I stole it. That's what other's I worked with did and it turns out pretty damn well. Just make sure to change the oil after around 1500 miles no matter what you do.

Thanks for the info man.

mrpyle · 10-23-2013, 08:38 PM

Any thoughts on Royal Purple break in oil??

eagle1 · 10-23-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Iam Broke

I got my foot into it during break in but kept it under 4500 rpm for the first 500 miles. Also engine braked a few times per drive. Seated the rings well, hardly any oil in my catch can, just condensate for the most part.

Did you leave the syn in it broke in with?

eagle1 · 10-23-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SGDM

I dumped the synthetic, put in Pennzoil, drove it like I stole it for 500 miles, put Mobil 1 in it, and all is good. The synthetics are slick and won't allow the rings to seat the cross hatch cylinders.

Ok i have just under 350 so far in 3 days you think its cool to change it now?

Iam Broke · 10-23-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eagle1

Did you leave the syn in it broke in with?

Factory oil until 1500 miles, then Red Line 5w-30. Penz Ultra starting next change before storage.

eagle1 · 10-23-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Iam Broke

Factory oil until 1500 miles, then Red Line 5w-30. Penz Ultra starting next change before storage.

This is crazy they should brake it the engine at the factory. I hate having to wait! This ride is sick and i cant get in it! Thanks for the info man

fradaj · 10-23-2013, 09:00 PM

I would say just drive it normally for about 600-1000 miles before any hard driving. I don't think any early oil change is really necessary. Most important thing is not to overheat the engine.

10-23-2013, 08:12 PM	#1
eagle1 Drives: 69rs/ss 2014 ss/rs 1le Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Albany Ga Posts: 98	Best way to break in engine on 2014 ss/rs 1le Hi just bought a new ss and just wanted to see what the word is on brake in on the new camaro's with the Ls3. Im getting a few different ways to go about it. I would like to hear what the best way is to go about it. Im new here and i hope to learn some great stuff on the camaro. Thanks Semper Fi Luis

10-23-2013, 08:17 PM	#3
aggieguy13 Drives: 2013 SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 1,278 View My Garage	best way to brake is, fill gas tank with jet fuel. your welcome __________________ 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR-Backup System, SOLO Perforsance HF Cats, Muffler Delete, BBK Off-road X-pipe 2002 35th Aniversary SLP SS-Sold

10-23-2013, 08:24 PM	#5
Iam Broke PHAT B33 Drives: 2012 TF3 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dark of the Moon Posts: 1,460 View My Garage	I got my foot into it during break in but kept it under 4500 rpm for the first 500 miles. Also engine braked a few times per drive. Seated the rings well, hardly any oil in my catch can, just condensate for the most part. __________________ Another 1 of 371 '12 T3 LS3 M6's built.

10-23-2013, 08:29 PM	#6
SGDM Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,422	I dumped the synthetic, put in Pennzoil, drove it like I stole it for 500 miles, put Mobil 1 in it, and all is good. The synthetics are slick and won't allow the rings to seat the cross hatch cylinders. __________________ Who Dares...Wins

10-23-2013, 08:38 PM	#9
mrpyle Drives: 2011 2LT/RS - Synergy Green Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Auburn, Ga Posts: 432	Any thoughts on Royal Purple break in oil?? __________________

10-23-2013, 08:15 PM	#2
SemperGumby I'll probably offend you Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WV Posts: 257 View My Garage	I drove mine pretty gingerly til 500 to 600 miles then let loose on it like I stole it. That's what other's I worked with did and it turns out pretty damn well. Just make sure to change the oil after around 1500 miles no matter what you do.

10-23-2013, 08:21 PM	#4
eagle1 Drives: 69rs/ss 2014 ss/rs 1le Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Albany Ga Posts: 98	I knew some one was going to eat that up once a seen what i wrote! What about the real brake in any ideas!

10-23-2013, 08:33 PM	#7
eagle1 Drives: 69rs/ss 2014 ss/rs 1le Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Albany Ga Posts: 98	I heard pamper for 500 change oil and rip it. I also heard 1000 miles change oil a run it like you stole it. The last one said run for 500 miles change oil run for 2500 miles change oil and run hard. None of this really makes sense to me! I run many 60's gm hot cars and it was a typical deal brake in easy for 500 miles check oil for any signs of metal. If good start getting some heat cycles in and run it hard!

10-23-2013, 09:00 PM	#14
fradaj Drives: RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,037	I would say just drive it normally for about 600-1000 miles before any hard driving. I don't think any early oil change is really necessary. Most important thing is not to overheat the engine.