I think my engine finally "woke up" - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

211269 · 09-06-2009, 12:45 AM

So as some of you may know, I have been pretty critical of the way my V6 has been driving, as in not too fast. It appears 1,656 miles is the magic number

Maybe it was because I took it on an extended drive on the freeway and opened it up to well over 60MPH I have been trying to stay around, I dont know. Maybe because it finally cooled down outside and I dont have to have the A/C on? I dont know.

When I think about it now, I have never owned a BRAND new car. They have all had at least a few thousands miles on them, sometimes more. So I have never had to deal with breaking one in. Not sure why but all of the sudden its much faster, and thats a good thing.

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-06-2009, 12:59 AM

placebo effect. have you changed your oil yet?

dont be afraid to get on it from time to time.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-06-2009, 01:04 AM

Maybe it's much faster since it's colder outside?

Change the oil...it helps....(IMO)

211269 · 09-06-2009, 01:06 AM

no oil change yet, was waiting till around 2k miles or so. Guess I can do it now.

Z/28orSs · 09-06-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 211269

So as some of you may know, I have been pretty critical of the way my V6 has been driving, as in not too fast. It appears 1,656 miles is the magic number

Maybe it was because I took it on an extended drive on the freeway and opened it up to well over 60MPH I have been trying to stay around, I dont know. Maybe because it finally cooled down outside and I dont have to have the A/C on? I dont know.

When I think about it now, I have never owned a BRAND new car. They have all had at least a few thousands miles on them, sometimes more. So I have never had to deal with breaking one in. Not sure why but all of the sudden its much faster, and thats a good thing.

its ok we still love you!

its sounds like this is your first "american" made car

1320junkie · 09-06-2009, 01:10 AM

So are you keeping it this week and changing your mind again next week?

Dan3 · 09-06-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320junkie

So are you keeping it this week and changing your mind again next week?

if it took till 1600 miles to get your engine broke in, you drive like a girl.

211269 · 09-06-2009, 01:17 AM

No, its my 3rd American car actually. This may be a question for the engine sub-forums but what kind of mods are there for the V6? I am thinking another 30-40HP and some more TQ should make it even better.

*Milk 1027* · 09-06-2009, 01:30 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16893
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...ERMARKET_PARTS

Dan3 · 09-06-2009, 01:43 AM

Mai post! It haz been edited! I didn't think I was that out of line...

1320junkie · 09-06-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan3

Mai post! It haz been edited! I didn't think I was that out of line...

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-06-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 211269

no oil change yet, was waiting till around 2k miles or so. Guess I can do it now.

owners manual suggests you change it out at 1500miles.

Doc · 09-06-2009, 03:49 AM

Actually to be honest you should have changed it after about 50 miles to clear the junk from assembly and the fine metal particles out that the initial honing of the rings against the cylinder wall produced. All that crud has been circulating in your engine all this time. Change the oil and filter ASAP. Every car manufacturer should just include that first 50-100 mile oil/filter change as part of their vehicle prep. It would make engine's last longer...well there ya go, just answered my question as to why they don't lol.

SNV · 09-06-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan3

if it took till 1600 miles to get your engine broke in, you drive like a girl.

I almost spit my coffee all over my laptop lol.

09-06-2009, 12:45 AM	#1
211269 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 113	I think my engine finally "woke up" So as some of you may know, I have been pretty critical of the way my V6 has been driving, as in not too fast. It appears 1,656 miles is the magic number Maybe it was because I took it on an extended drive on the freeway and opened it up to well over 60MPH I have been trying to stay around, I dont know. Maybe because it finally cooled down outside and I dont have to have the A/C on? I dont know. When I think about it now, I have never owned a BRAND new car. They have all had at least a few thousands miles on them, sometimes more. So I have never had to deal with breaking one in. Not sure why but all of the sudden its much faster, and thats a good thing.

09-06-2009, 01:30 AM	#9
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16893 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...ERMARKET_PARTS __________________

09-06-2009, 01:43 AM	#10
Dan3 Captain of the Failboat Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USAF Seymour Johnson- Goldsboro, NC Posts: 405	Mai post! It haz been edited! I didn't think I was that out of line... __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Imperial Blue w/Black Leather Interior Ordered - 22 June 2009 Produced - 10 August 2009 : #34143 Delivered - 25 August 2009

09-06-2009, 03:49 AM	#13
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Actually to be honest you should have changed it after about 50 miles to clear the junk from assembly and the fine metal particles out that the initial honing of the rings against the cylinder wall produced. All that crud has been circulating in your engine all this time. Change the oil and filter ASAP. Every car manufacturer should just include that first 50-100 mile oil/filter change as part of their vehicle prep. It would make engine's last longer...well there ya go, just answered my question as to why they don't lol. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Maybe it's much faster since it's colder outside? Change the oil...it helps....(IMO)

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211269 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 113	no oil change yet, was waiting till around 2k miles or so. Guess I can do it now.

09-06-2009, 01:10 AM	#6
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	So are you keeping it this week and changing your mind again next week?

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211269 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 113	No, its my 3rd American car actually. This may be a question for the engine sub-forums but what kind of mods are there for the V6? I am thinking another 30-40HP and some more TQ should make it even better.