So when exactly does the camaro engine loosen up and break free? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ladysman07 · 09-03-2009, 12:11 AM

Ive heard anywhere from 500 to 1500 miles and then the engine comes to life....Im at 800 on mine and havent noticed anything yet.....(V6 manual)

ahart04 · 09-03-2009, 12:19 AM

well then keep on counting..700 more to go. make a road trip somewhere.

a_Username · 09-03-2009, 12:19 AM

Well to see if mine was broke in or not, I found a safe place to do my 0-60 time. I'm assuming you'd get a worse time if it wasn't broken in, so you might wanna try that.

camaro67 · 09-03-2009, 08:06 AM

day 1 run it hard to keep it cool.

Buckbo · 09-03-2009, 08:20 AM

I also have a V6 manual and started to notice a difference just before 800 miles. After 1100 it seemed even stronger. It could be all in my head but it does feel like it's got more power now at 1200 miles than when new.
Maybe this would be a good excuse to take a 500 mile road trip, "Honey I have to finish breaking in the engine".

Dan3 · 09-03-2009, 08:39 AM

Dunno about a V6, but my V8 opened up at around 300miles. I've been driving it like I'm in GTA since the second I signed the papers though.

eddie SS · 09-03-2009, 10:04 AM

I am a firm believer of MOTO man break in secrets. I applied it to my sport bike and it worked outstanding. I broke in the bike engine on the track. I will be applying it to the camaro once I receive mine.
www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

DDustiNN · 09-03-2009, 10:15 AM

"Break-in" procedures are like religions... So many different "beliefs" but no hard facts or proof to back them up...

So do what you think is best

JayhawkSS · 09-03-2009, 10:26 AM

I've heard several people say that around 1000 miles you can tell the engine has let loose. I have driven mine somewhat easy for the first 1,500. After my first oil change I noticed some increase responsiveness.

IROCanSS · 09-03-2009, 10:29 AM

mine has been loosening up for last several hundred miles. Sounds better and is more responsive. i am at 1350. Getting oil changed and rear diff fluid changed next week then I will really "break it in right"!

Rummel Autosport · 09-03-2009, 10:41 AM

every motor is going to be a little different. a few .001 difference on each bearing will make a difference in the miles it takes to wake up.

Ranger 75 · 09-03-2009, 10:45 AM

Have 2500 miles on mine and it seems to run better and sound better everytime I take it out.

scomaro22 · 09-03-2009, 10:47 AM

[QUOTE=Rummel Autosport;879639]every motor is going to be a little different. a few .001 difference on each bearing will make a difference in the miles it takes to wake up.[/QUOTE

I took a trip to Williamsburg,VA and on my way back home i rolled over 800 miles and the car seemed to feel different. Looser is a good way to put,not saying my car gets around or anything .....hahaha, sorry i couldnt resist saying that. Anyway, I am at about 1350 miles myself and am also going to change the oil and fluids once i hit 1500. That will most likely be after this weekend bc I am taking the car to the Jersey shore, which is another good run.

ssump29 · 09-03-2009, 10:49 AM

i have 6800 miles on mine and man this thing is very touchy. It really flys. Be patient, some people just seem not to want to wait. Really you only have 800 or so miles, I mean come one do you really need to ask when you can expect a break in. Read the manual were it says 1500 miles, even then the car isn't fully broke in.

09-03-2009, 12:11 AM	#1
ladysman07 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh ,PA Posts: 130	So when exactly does the camaro engine loosen up and break free? Ive heard anywhere from 500 to 1500 miles and then the engine comes to life....Im at 800 on mine and havent noticed anything yet.....(V6 manual)

09-03-2009, 12:19 AM	#2
ahart04 most bang for your buck Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM/BLK RALLYS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 653	well then keep on counting..700 more to go. make a road trip somewhere. __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9142133 Delivered to me 09/22/09!

09-03-2009, 08:39 AM	#6
Dan3 Captain of the Failboat Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USAF Seymour Johnson- Goldsboro, NC Posts: 405	Dunno about a V6, but my V8 opened up at around 300miles. I've been driving it like I'm in GTA since the second I signed the papers though. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Imperial Blue w/Black Leather Interior Ordered - 22 June 2009 Produced - 10 August 2009 : #34143 Delivered - 25 August 2009

09-03-2009, 10:04 AM	#7
eddie SS ALWAYS A MARINE......!!! Drives: 2010 camaro IOM/2SS/RS/sunroof Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 268 View My Garage	I am a firm believer of MOTO man break in secrets. I applied it to my sport bike and it worked outstanding. I broke in the bike engine on the track. I will be applying it to the camaro once I receive mine. www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm __________________ She's finally home: 09/18/09 Mods so far: SOLO Performance MACH XL cat-back exhaust, NOWEEDS exhaust diverters, Tinted windows, gas cap decal, bow tie black outs, Cold Air Inc CAI, Eibach Pro kit lowering springs Mods I have but not installed yet: rear trunk black out, Diablosport Trinity Future Mods: ARH long tube w/ high flow cats or Dynatech's SuperMaXX long tube w/ high flow cats, Maggie S/C

09-03-2009, 10:26 AM	#9
JayhawkSS Autobot Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 253	I've heard several people say that around 1000 miles you can tell the engine has let loose. I have driven mine somewhat easy for the first 1,500. After my first oil change I noticed some increase responsiveness. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS \| *Silver Ice Metallic* LS3..Black Leather..Sunroof - Delivered! 06/27/2009 ROCK CHALK!!!

09-03-2009, 12:19 AM	#3
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Well to see if mine was broke in or not, I found a safe place to do my 0-60 time. I'm assuming you'd get a worse time if it wasn't broken in, so you might wanna try that.

09-03-2009, 08:06 AM	#4
camaro67 Account Suspended Drives: marina blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: branchland wv Posts: 225 View My Garage	day 1 run it hard to keep it cool.

09-03-2009, 08:20 AM	#5
Buckbo Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington,Delaware Posts: 430 View My Garage	I also have a V6 manual and started to notice a difference just before 800 miles. After 1100 it seemed even stronger. It could be all in my head but it does feel like it's got more power now at 1200 miles than when new. Maybe this would be a good excuse to take a 500 mile road trip, "Honey I have to finish breaking in the engine".

09-03-2009, 10:15 AM	#8
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	"Break-in" procedures are like religions... So many different "beliefs" but no hard facts or proof to back them up... So do what you think is best

09-03-2009, 10:29 AM	#10
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	mine has been loosening up for last several hundred miles. Sounds better and is more responsive. i am at 1350. Getting oil changed and rear diff fluid changed next week then I will really "break it in right"!

09-03-2009, 10:41 AM	#11
Rummel Autosport Drives: 92 Skyline GTR, 89 240SX Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QT PA Posts: 64	every motor is going to be a little different. a few .001 difference on each bearing will make a difference in the miles it takes to wake up.

09-03-2009, 10:45 AM	#12
Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	Have 2500 miles on mine and it seems to run better and sound better everytime I take it out.

09-03-2009, 10:47 AM	#13
scomaro22 Drives: 2010 VR 2SS! ,'09 Genesis Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: D-town, PA Posts: 256 View My Garage	[QUOTE=Rummel Autosport;879639]every motor is going to be a little different. a few .001 difference on each bearing will make a difference in the miles it takes to wake up.[/QUOTE I took a trip to Williamsburg,VA and on my way back home i rolled over 800 miles and the car seemed to feel different. Looser is a good way to put,not saying my car gets around or anything .....hahaha, sorry i couldnt resist saying that. Anyway, I am at about 1350 miles myself and am also going to change the oil and fluids once i hit 1500. That will most likely be after this weekend bc I am taking the car to the Jersey shore, which is another good run. __________________ 2010 Victory Red 2SS 20" Polished Wheels Delivered 8/3/09 !!!!!!!!

09-03-2009, 10:49 AM	#14
ssump29 LOL at most people here. Drives: 2005 GTO,2006 M6, 2007 300 Touring Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,331 View My Garage	i have 6800 miles on mine and man this thing is very touchy. It really flys. Be patient, some people just seem not to want to wait. Really you only have 800 or so miles, I mean come one do you really need to ask when you can expect a break in. Read the manual were it says 1500 miles, even then the car isn't fully broke in. __________________ Number 5952. oh yeahhhhhhh