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Nailn it · 11-01-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOOKYGUNNER

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Good luck. GM will pull the history off the computer if you have a problem and see how you "broke it in". I figure their engineers know more than your mechanic. I spent many years on the line as a tech, unless I built the motor I went by the book.Best wishes to you and the GM warranty guys . Just my 2 cents.

Actually I had 1,600 miles on it, when I put 700+ to the wheels. I was never worried about the warranty. Book states "reccomended" break in. Not Mandatory.

Hercules · 11-01-2012, 07:03 AM

It's 1500 miles. They don't want you to go over 4000 RPM's, don't go over 80 MPH and the third thing is don't keep a constant speed like setting the cruise at 60 for an extended period of time. I'm pretty sure those are the only restrictions. After that have a blast. Welcome to camaro5, you will learn alot hear about the car. Most dealers are clueless about the car compared to this site.

firecross91 · 11-01-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bcruse84

I ran the hell out of mine voided the warranty with headers and supercharger upgrades. Now one month and 2800 miles later I get to rebuild the top end after 15lbs of boost blew the head gasket

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I'd recomend a head gasket with a wire in it. Get the block machined for one if possible. That is the proper way to seal an engine with high boost.

SC2150 · 11-01-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailn it

Drove mine like I stole it. My engine builder said after 2 heat cycles today's engines are pretty much broken in. I did the usuall didn't keep the speed constant or RPMs. Didn't exceed 5,500 rpms and did not go over 120 mph. Other than that I did it by the book

And he is correct....wise tech.

SC2150 · 11-01-2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOOKYGUNNER

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Good luck. GM will pull the history off the computer if you have a problem and see how you "broke it in". I figure their engineers know more than your mechanic. I spent many years on the line as a tech, unless I built the motor I went by the book.Best wishes to you and the GM warranty guys . Just my 2 cents.

History only shows flash count from the PCM....not how it has driven. The box under the drivers seat records previouse 60 sec before air bag deployment.

pumpkinrancho · 11-01-2012, 09:33 AM

Watch the GM ZL1 videos. It explains most of it. The manual is sketchy at best.

littlecammi · 11-01-2012, 11:27 AM

Really sorry to hear about this. Did they steal anything?

VR1LE · 11-01-2012, 11:43 AM

I like to get the rings to form the best leading edge that I can get on a fresh motor. I do this by letting it heat cycle 2 times with a few blips to the intended max rpm then after complete cool down ,restart and warm up and do 3-5 pulls all the way through the rpm range then I take it easy for 500 miles ...

sportyb24 · 11-01-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by littlecammi

Really sorry to hear about this. Did they steal anything?

Referring to engine break in..

hognutz · 11-01-2012, 12:07 PM

Well the GM recomended break in is do not rev over 4k and vary speed for like 1500 miles. they will not explain the logic behind any of that.

It is not the engine, tranny, clutch, ring & pinion etc they all have there own individual break in periods.

some will tell you follow the manual my .02 is use common sense. take a 250 mile drive through varings terain and loads and you are most liklely covered. 500miles if you paranoid. after that my personal opinion is the extra milage is all fluff. until 2008 that was the break in period. then in 2009 they magically added 1000 miles of break in period and don't explain why and if you ask they basically say were smart your stupid don't ask.

I took a couple trips was easy and varied load for about 500 miles. 500-800 I was agressive but never abusive. after 800 I just drove the car.

VR1LE · 11-01-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 98on20s

Hi I am new here and just bought my first Camero today that is a 2013 ZL1 fully loaded. I wanted to know what the engine and disc break mileage is. I know there is a section for this but could not find it.

Thank you

What are your intended uses for the car? A street machine with normal driving and wanting the motor to last 20 years or a racing with max performance with who cares about maintenance or overall reliability as max speed on the track is priority one?

HDRDTD · 11-01-2012, 02:23 PM

Some people have even speculated that the long break-in period is so much to break-in the engine, drivetrain or anything else mechanical in the car, it's more for the driver to get used to the car slow and easy before he unleashes the power this thing has had get themselves in deep crap all of a sudden.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-01-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 98on20s

Hi I am new here and just bought my first Camero today that is a 2013 ZL1 fully loaded. I wanted to know what the engine and disc break mileage is. I know there is a section for this but could not find it.

Thank you

Congratulations on the new purchase of the ZL1 Camaro! You can also check out the new owner's center if you click the link in my signature. It will give you your owner's manual electronically and also keep reports of your service history.

Welcome to the Camaro family!

:party0038:

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Skylane765 · 11-01-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 98on20s

Sorry fur the miss type o thank you.

No need to be sorry, Camaro Camero, they know what you are talking about. If they did not, they would of not complained about the spelling.

11-01-2012, 09:33 AM	#20
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	Watch the GM ZL1 videos. It explains most of it. The manual is sketchy at best. __________________

11-01-2012, 11:27 AM	#21
littlecammi Drives: '87 Pontiac Fiero GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 614	2013 Camaro ZL1 Break In Really sorry to hear about this. Did they steal anything?

11-01-2012, 11:43 AM	#22
VR1LE lighten up Francis Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Liberty City,FL Posts: 218	I like to get the rings to form the best leading edge that I can get on a fresh motor. I do this by letting it heat cycle 2 times with a few blips to the intended max rpm then after complete cool down ,restart and warm up and do 3-5 pulls all the way through the rpm range then I take it easy for 500 miles ... __________________ 1SS 1LE track rat ordered 10/19 Arrived at dealer 12/26/12 after hours delivery

11-01-2012, 12:07 PM	#24
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	Well the GM recomended break in is do not rev over 4k and vary speed for like 1500 miles. they will not explain the logic behind any of that. It is not the engine, tranny, clutch, ring & pinion etc they all have there own individual break in periods. some will tell you follow the manual my .02 is use common sense. take a 250 mile drive through varings terain and loads and you are most liklely covered. 500miles if you paranoid. after that my personal opinion is the extra milage is all fluff. until 2008 that was the break in period. then in 2009 they magically added 1000 miles of break in period and don't explain why and if you ask they basically say were smart your stupid don't ask. I took a couple trips was easy and varied load for about 500 miles. 500-800 I was agressive but never abusive. after 800 I just drove the car. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

11-01-2012, 07:03 AM	#16
Hercules Drives: 13 ZL1 1091, 04 Ram 2500, 12 CX9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 559 View My Garage	It's 1500 miles. They don't want you to go over 4000 RPM's, don't go over 80 MPH and the third thing is don't keep a constant speed like setting the cruise at 60 for an extended period of time. I'm pretty sure those are the only restrictions. After that have a blast. Welcome to camaro5, you will learn alot hear about the car. Most dealers are clueless about the car compared to this site.

11-01-2012, 02:23 PM	#26
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Some people have even speculated that the long break-in period is so much to break-in the engine, drivetrain or anything else mechanical in the car, it's more for the driver to get used to the car slow and easy before he unleashes the power this thing has had get themselves in deep crap all of a sudden.