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*TAG UR IT* · 03-11-2008, 12:42 AM

Ok...here's the easiest way to get in.....

stovt001 · 03-11-2008, 12:44 AM

Its scary to see that the majority of the respondents would rather break their car rather than wait just a little while and break it in. Sad.

Emu the Foo · 03-11-2008, 12:45 AM

tag, i dont see anything but faces on ur last post

and apparently the breaking in comes within the first 25 or so miles. idk. but all i know is ima change my oil after 20mi. then got regular oil for the next 1500 and then switch to full synthetic

*TAG UR IT* · 03-11-2008, 01:15 AM

^I was kidding...like I was going to tell you how to get in. Obviously I'm partial to arresting those who break into cars...not the other way around!

2KZ28_For_Now · 03-11-2008, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

^I was kidding...like I was going to tell you how to get in. Obviously I'm partial to arresting those who break into cars...not the other way around!

On-topic: Seriously, the best advice seems to be to vary the rpm range greatly within the first few-hundred miles, and do NOT push it past 80-85% power during that period.

I will also heed the advice to run normal oil during the break-in. Unfortunately -- this means you would have to do a complete oil flush/refill after picking it up off the lot (I'm assuming some synthetic will come in it from the factory <Mobil1>).

But, it's a price worth paying. At least we won't have to deal with the tricky dry-sump system that comes in the new Z06/ZR1 Corvettes.

Any other suggestions?

PS- "Drive it like you stole it" from the dealer is NOT a sound idea. It might not BREAK, but it won't "seat" as well as one that was broken in.

Emu the Foo · 03-11-2008, 01:36 AM

i didn't think bout the oil that came with it. i guess the ls3 would

Moose · 03-11-2008, 07:49 AM

I've been told by others, (as well as dealers) that with todays engine's, a "break-in" period isn't necessary.

But I'm "old school" (a trait I got from my Dad), and for the first 500 mi., I'll be taking it easy. I'll avoid driving it at a sustained speed for the first 500 mi. as well. Then at 1000 mi., I'll be changing the oil.

Once I hit 1000 mi., it'll be time for some "stretching of the legs".

Emher · 03-11-2008, 08:32 AM

Well after reading a bit more in this thread and after listening to the podcast linked I think I'll go easy for the first 500 miles, and as for oil changes follow the drivers manual.

Phantasm · 03-11-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Believe it or not, I actually submitted near that exact question to GM's FYI blogs, and I got put in a podcast!!!...check it out:

http://fyi.gmblogs.com/podcasts/Podc...5%20re-cut.mp3
(it might take a minute to load, but it's there)

That's exactly what I was looking for! So, based on the podcast, GM cars now come with a % oil life remaining gauge? My GTO only lets me know when I should change it, not how much life is left (I always change it way before the alarm goes off, I just think the dealer forgets to reset it sometime).

stovt001 · 03-11-2008, 06:55 PM

Yup, on the DIC (driver information center, just a 1 line text screen) you can cycle through and it will have an oil life gauge. I found it to be pretty reliable. Most people I have talked to said you can possibly get it up to 7000 miles, and it usually tracks pretty close to hitting 0% every 7000 miles. I get it changed a bit before that to be safe. My salesman actually told me to change it when it hit 50%, but of course he just wants the business for the dealership.

2010_5thgen · 03-11-2008, 08:17 PM

i wont be able to open mine up off the lot considering by the time i actually gt mine, it might be in the winter of next year. so im probably going to have mine trilored home and ill start it up and run it for a while. probably wont be able to drive it until april 2009 at least.

Emu the Foo · 03-11-2008, 08:34 PM

what do you mean winter of next year even though you want to drive it in april 09. april comes before winter, unless you live in like australia.

2010_5thgen · 03-11-2008, 08:36 PM

the car isnt produced until october of this year. which meens i wont get mine until at least begining of 09(april). and im not driving it in the snow. so if i get it in the first quarter of 09, then im storing it until the weather breaks here. and im not in australia, im in ohio.

Emu the Foo · 03-11-2008, 08:47 PM

ok got you. i just read it too fast cuz im tryin to cook dinner. sry

View Poll Results: How long till you open it up???
After 100mi	3	4.05%
After 100mi but not driving it all at once	4	5.41%
After 250-500mi	17	22.97%
After 250-500mi but not driving it all at once	19	25.68%
OPEN IT UP OFF THE LOT!!!	31	41.89%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

03-11-2008, 12:45 AM	#31
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 328	tag, i dont see anything but faces on ur last post and apparently the breaking in comes within the first 25 or so miles. idk. but all i know is ima change my oil after 20mi. then got regular oil for the next 1500 and then switch to full synthetic __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES

03-11-2008, 01:36 AM	#34
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 328	i didn't think bout the oil that came with it. i guess the ls3 would __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES

03-11-2008, 08:32 AM	#36
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Well after reading a bit more in this thread and after listening to the podcast linked I think I'll go easy for the first 500 miles, and as for oil changes follow the drivers manual. __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

03-11-2008, 08:17 PM	#39
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	i wont be able to open mine up off the lot considering by the time i actually gt mine, it might be in the winter of next year. so im probably going to have mine trilored home and ill start it up and run it for a while. probably wont be able to drive it until april 2009 at least. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

03-11-2008, 12:42 AM	#29
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Ok...here's the easiest way to get in.....

03-11-2008, 12:44 AM	#30
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Its scary to see that the majority of the respondents would rather break their car rather than wait just a little while and break it in. Sad.

03-11-2008, 01:15 AM	#32
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	^I was kidding...like I was going to tell you how to get in. Obviously I'm partial to arresting those who break into cars...not the other way around!

03-11-2008, 07:49 AM	#35
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I've been told by others, (as well as dealers) that with todays engine's, a "break-in" period isn't necessary. But I'm "old school" (a trait I got from my Dad), and for the first 500 mi., I'll be taking it easy. I'll avoid driving it at a sustained speed for the first 500 mi. as well. Then at 1000 mi., I'll be changing the oil. Once I hit 1000 mi., it'll be time for some "stretching of the legs".

03-11-2008, 06:55 PM	#38
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Yup, on the DIC (driver information center, just a 1 line text screen) you can cycle through and it will have an oil life gauge. I found it to be pretty reliable. Most people I have talked to said you can possibly get it up to 7000 miles, and it usually tracks pretty close to hitting 0% every 7000 miles. I get it changed a bit before that to be safe. My salesman actually told me to change it when it hit 50%, but of course he just wants the business for the dealership.

03-11-2008, 08:34 PM	#40
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 328	what do you mean winter of next year even though you want to drive it in april 09. april comes before winter, unless you live in like australia. __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES

03-11-2008, 08:36 PM	#41
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	the car isnt produced until october of this year. which meens i wont get mine until at least begining of 09(april). and im not driving it in the snow. so if i get it in the first quarter of 09, then im storing it until the weather breaks here. and im not in australia, im in ohio. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

03-11-2008, 08:47 PM	#42
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 328	ok got you. i just read it too fast cuz im tryin to cook dinner. sry __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES