How Long Does It Take for the Engine to Break In? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SamSS · 12-22-2009, 04:55 PM

I was talking to this guy and he was saying after 5,000 miles. I had heard 1,500 before. What shouldn't I do before it breaks in?

Iwantone2 · 12-22-2009, 04:57 PM

Really? I heard it would be okay after 500 miles. Some with the L99's are having success driving it "spiritedly".

SamSS · 12-22-2009, 05:46 PM

bump

SGOS252382 · 12-22-2009, 05:57 PM

Most guys take it easy for the first 500 miles or so, but I ran my car pretty hard from day one. Nothing crazy but some spirited driving with short wide open bursts. By 300 miles or so I drove my car like I stole it. My car has run great from day one (got my car in early June).

1500 miles is a long break in. 5000 miles is ridiculous.

To be honest, your car will be fine no matter how you break it in. I see you have an L99 so you'll need to figure out if your running on the low octane tune or high octane tune. When you get about 500 miles or so on your car I would start driving it fairly aggressively to see how it runs. If it seems kind of slow you might want to try a few 0-60mph runs.

You should be able to pull low 5 sec (or faster) 0-60 mph runs. If you can't you'll need to do the fuse pull mod.

Sevn86 · 12-22-2009, 06:15 PM

I waited about 800 miles and then started to take it past 65 mph now i have about 1,099 miles on it and i drive it to atleast 78 mph...i was talkin with this guy at the dealership and he said that most of todays cars dont really need a break-in period but he said just wait till you have 500 before you go crazy with it...

Mzodarg · 12-22-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

but I ran my car pretty hard from day one

Same here, drove it hard form day one!

nhra stocker · 12-22-2009, 07:47 PM

Check this out! Its what i did from day one.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39955

RCPW · 12-23-2009, 03:58 AM

I was reading the Adobe .pdf Manual and it says Not to go over 4000 RPM for 1500 Miles for Engine Break In Period.

Hope this Helps.

RCPW
A.K.A.

Jim

Mzodarg · 12-23-2009, 04:07 AM

LOAD them hard and change the oil often. It’s the ONLY way to properly break in an engine and anyone who says otherwise has not a clue what they are talking about.

Above is an excerpt form the link NHRA posted. I have been building Harley engine for years and this is exactly how I break them in. Load the rings-Change the oil and ride the sh!t out of it!

Broke the camaro in the same way- Strong Motor in this car!

Baby it and expect a baby!

Mike

Camaro_hx · 12-23-2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCPW

I was reading the Adobe .pdf Manual and it says Not to go over 4000 RPM for 1500 Miles for Engine Break In Period.

Hope this Helps.

RCPW
A.K.A.

Jim

Thank you! This is exactly what I was trying to find out.

SamSS · 12-23-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mzodarg

LOAD them hard and change the oil often. It’s the ONLY way to properly break in an engine and anyone who says otherwise has not a clue what they are talking about.

Above is an excerpt form the link NHRA posted. I have been building Harley engine for years and this is exactly how I break them in. Load the rings-Change the oil and ride the sh!t out of it!

Broke the camaro in the same way- Strong Motor in this car!

Baby it and expect a baby!

Mike

So you're recommending to go over 5 RPM? And how often do I need to do it? Mine has almost 280 miles on it. Is it too late? I haven't been driving THAT hard, but I'd say pretty hard.

Mzodarg · 12-23-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

So you're recommending to go over 5 RPM?

No recommendations from me, i just know what I did. Also I think you meant 4500 Rpms?

you wrote 5rpm.

toehead93 · 12-23-2009, 03:25 PM

5 miles for me?

SamSS · 12-23-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mzodarg

No recommendations from me, i just know what I did. Also I think you meant 4500 Rpms?

you wrote 5rpm.

I meant 5,000.

12-22-2009, 04:55 PM	#1
SamSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 773	How Long Does It Take for the Engine to Break In? I was talking to this guy and he was saying after 5,000 miles. I had heard 1,500 before. What shouldn't I do before it breaks in? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS A6, Rotofab intake, Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust, JBA off-road pipes, PFADT sway bars and lowering springs, Dyno tuned by CMS

12-22-2009, 04:57 PM	#2
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Really? I heard it would be okay after 500 miles. Some with the L99's are having success driving it "spiritedly". __________________

12-22-2009, 05:46 PM	#3
SamSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 773	bump __________________ 2010 Camaro SS A6, Rotofab intake, Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust, JBA off-road pipes, PFADT sway bars and lowering springs, Dyno tuned by CMS

12-22-2009, 07:47 PM	#7
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	Check this out! Its what i did from day one. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39955 __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS M6 Bone stock 12.58 at 110mph http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=263 1971 Chevelle SS 454 365hp NHRA C/SA 10.73 at 122 1969 Camaro (427 ZL-1 clone) M-22 being built 1982 Siverado 4x4 454 Mud truck stock class 3.66 sec in 150' of mud

12-23-2009, 03:58 AM	#8
RCPW Drives: 2005 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Lets Ride. Posts: 90	I was reading the Adobe .pdf Manual and it says Not to go over 4000 RPM for 1500 Miles for Engine Break In Period. Hope this Helps. RCPW A.K.A. Jim __________________ My Future Car As It Stands Below,... (1100 Order Accepted At Dealer 11.21.09 - 2000 Accepted At GM 11.24.09 - 2500 Preferenced 11.25.09 - 3000 Production Control 12.03.09 Notes: 01/11/2010 Added What ever that means? - 12.17.09 - 3400 Order Broadcast -)

12-22-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Most guys take it easy for the first 500 miles or so, but I ran my car pretty hard from day one. Nothing crazy but some spirited driving with short wide open bursts. By 300 miles or so I drove my car like I stole it. My car has run great from day one (got my car in early June). 1500 miles is a long break in. 5000 miles is ridiculous. To be honest, your car will be fine no matter how you break it in. I see you have an L99 so you'll need to figure out if your running on the low octane tune or high octane tune. When you get about 500 miles or so on your car I would start driving it fairly aggressively to see how it runs. If it seems kind of slow you might want to try a few 0-60mph runs. You should be able to pull low 5 sec (or faster) 0-60 mph runs. If you can't you'll need to do the fuse pull mod.

12-23-2009, 04:07 AM	#9
Mzodarg Remembering those in Blue Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Blk w/IOM Int Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 479	LOAD them hard and change the oil often. It’s the ONLY way to properly break in an engine and anyone who says otherwise has not a clue what they are talking about. Above is an excerpt form the link NHRA posted. I have been building Harley engine for years and this is exactly how I break them in. Load the rings-Change the oil and ride the sh!t out of it! Broke the camaro in the same way- Strong Motor in this car! Baby it and expect a baby! Mike __________________ SOLD. www.harleytechtalk.org

12-23-2009, 03:25 PM	#13
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	5 miles for me? __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

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