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terry2021 · 11-28-2020, 05:59 AM

I bought a new ZL1 and was a dumbass and didn't read the owners manual because I was so excited. Drove it hard the first 100 miles and then realized there is probably a break in period. No issues with the car, just nervous I may have done some damage. My oil had a little fuel smell so I changed it yesterday. Someone on here give me some confidence that everything is going to be okay...
Geez I feel stupid, but the car - bad ass!

Terry

ariZona28 · 11-28-2020, 09:29 AM

Great purchase. I don't think you have anything to worry about. You kinda did an 'ol school break-in. The theory used to be if you baby it initially it will always be a pup. Don't know if that was ever verified on a dyno but for a while (say the 1950s-60s) that was the prevailing wisdom. I see you've got a '21 ZL1, you may want to post over in the GEN 6 forum to get more relevant responses. And don't be shy about posting pics!

11-28-2020, 05:59 AM	#1
terry2021 Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1	2021 ZL1 I bought a new ZL1 and was a dumbass and didn't read the owners manual because I was so excited. Drove it hard the first 100 miles and then realized there is probably a break in period. No issues with the car, just nervous I may have done some damage. My oil had a little fuel smell so I changed it yesterday. Someone on here give me some confidence that everything is going to be okay... Geez I feel stupid, but the car - bad ass! Terry

11-28-2020, 09:29 AM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,268	Great purchase. I don't think you have anything to worry about. You kinda did an 'ol school break-in. The theory used to be if you baby it initially it will always be a pup. Don't know if that was ever verified on a dyno but for a while (say the 1950s-60s) that was the prevailing wisdom. I see you've got a '21 ZL1, you may want to post over in the GEN 6 forum to get more relevant responses. And don't be shy about posting pics! __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.