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Candr3535 · 11-22-2016, 11:49 PM

Good for you. Good luck with the new motor or rebuild...the v6 is known for drinking oil for no reason.

ron123 · 11-24-2016, 06:45 PM

Excellent, congratulations ... now you can reset your trip-meter to zero and
keep track of miles on the replacement engine ;-)

Owners Manual Break-In Instructions:
Follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle.
Parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in the long run.
. For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):
. Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
. Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm.
. Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow.
. Do not drive above 129 km/h (80 mph).
. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4,000 rpm.
. Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule
applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.
. Do not participate in racing events, sport driving schools, or similar activities during this break-in period.
. Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel
consumption may be higher than normal during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi)

optimus67 · 11-24-2016, 06:49 PM

Thanks guys, appreciated

Elite Engineering · 11-25-2016, 10:52 PM

Great ending with dealer replacing engine, but the V6 (and most all modern engines) come with low tension piston rings and you will NOT get proper ring seating in many cases if you follow the "sheeple consumer version" of break in. Follow the actual GM tech and replacement engine procedure to ensure proper ring seating and avid all the oil consumption and excessive blow-by issues so many have and were the cause of the first engine running out of oil:

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Follow the ones posted above and you have app a 50/50 chance of repeating the same issues.

Good Luck!! :cheers:

optimus67 · 11-27-2016, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elite Engineering

Great ending with dealer replacing engine, but the V6 (and most all modern engines) come with low tension piston rings and you will NOT get proper ring seating in many cases if you follow the "sheeple consumer version" of break in. Follow the actual GM tech and replacement engine procedure to ensure proper ring seating and avid all the oil consumption and excessive blow-by issues so many have and were the cause of the first engine running out of oil:

"]http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/tech17/media/GM%20break%20in%20procedure_zpszw5vzv7q.jpg.html]

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Follow the ones posted above and you have app a 50/50 chance of repeating the same issues.

Good Luck!! :cheers:

Thank you very much for this info. WI'll I end up with a new clutch since the engine is being replaced?

11-22-2016, 11:49 PM	#15
Candr3535 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black Vert M6 #5591 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway,NJ Posts: 747 View My Garage	Good for you. Good luck with the new motor or rebuild...the v6 is known for drinking oil for no reason. __________________ 695 RWHP / 660 RWTQ @ 13.5 PSI Dyna-Tech Headers Ceramic Coated w/Super Flo Cats, JRE Custom Rough Idle Racing Cam Package and 125 RWHP Pulley Kit w/ 28% pulley, Custom Tune by Ted, ID850 injectors, JMS Fuel Booster, NGK Plugs, MSD Plug Wires, Roto-Fab CAI, Roto-Fab Big Gulp, Elite Catch Can, Mild to Wild, 90mm VMaxx Ported Throttle Body, Skip Shift Elim., D3 Coolant Resevoir, Separated Clutch Resevoir, and Fuzzy Red Dice..

11-24-2016, 06:45 PM	#16
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	Excellent, congratulations ... now you can reset your trip-meter to zero and keep track of miles on the replacement engine ;-) Owners Manual Break-In Instructions: Follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in the long run. . For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi): . Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. . Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm. . Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow. . Do not drive above 129 km/h (80 mph). . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4,000 rpm. . Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period. . Do not participate in racing events, sport driving schools, or similar activities during this break-in period. . Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

11-25-2016, 10:52 PM	#18
Elite Engineering Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 1,383	Great ending with dealer replacing engine, but the V6 (and most all modern engines) come with low tension piston rings and you will NOT get proper ring seating in many cases if you follow the "sheeple consumer version" of break in. Follow the actual GM tech and replacement engine procedure to ensure proper ring seating and avid all the oil consumption and excessive blow-by issues so many have and were the cause of the first engine running out of oil: "]http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/tech17/media/GM%20break%20in%20procedure_zpszw5vzv7q.jpg.html][/URL] Follow the ones posted above and you have app a 50/50 chance of repeating the same issues. Good Luck!! :cheers:

11-24-2016, 06:49 PM	#17
optimus67 Drives: camaro 2012 ls Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: montreal Posts: 17	Thanks guys, appreciated