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98on20s · 10-31-2012, 09:56 PM

Hi I am new here and just bought my first Camero today that is a 2013 ZL1 fully loaded. I wanted to know what the engine and disc break mileage is. I know there is a section for this but could not find it.

Thank you

JHall651 · 10-31-2012, 10:02 PM

i know there is a section for this in my ss manual. have you looked in your manual?

roorback · 10-31-2012, 10:11 PM

I see 60K can't buy you an A.

98on20s · 10-31-2012, 10:15 PM

That's for buying me a A yes it did just figured ask the guys would know.

firecross91 · 10-31-2012, 10:15 PM

OK #1 learn how to spell Camaro. No e even in Canada eh? Seriously though. As a happy broken in 2012 ZL1 owner I did the breakin per the manual. #1 no aggressive starts or stops, #2 no rpm's above 4000, #3 keep speed below 80mph. Do these 3 things for the first 1500 miles and you are gifted with a correctly broken in 2013 ZL1. These are the factory recommended breakin procedures. People will post how they think you should break it in but this is how Chevy wants you to do it.

Welcome

98on20s · 10-31-2012, 10:19 PM

Sorry fur the miss type o thank you.

ZEDL1 · 10-31-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by firecross91

OK #1 learn how to spell Camaro. No e even in Canada eh? Seriously though. As a happy broken in 2012 ZL1 owner I did the breakin per the manual. #1 no aggressive starts or stops, #2 no rpm's above 4000, #3 keep speed below 80mph. Do these 3 things for the first 1500 miles and you are gifted with a correctly broken in 2013 ZL1. These are the factory recommended breakin procedures. People will post how they think you should break it in but this is how Chevy wants you to do it.

Welocme

You're correct firecross91, no "e" even in Canada...

firecross91 · 10-31-2012, 11:09 PM

Hey Zed. If you are interested in track days after you breakin your ZL1 keep your eye out for posts from me. A group of Nissan 370Z guys from Toronto are going to rent a track for a day in June 2013. It will either be Mosport Park or Toronto Motosport Park. Keep checking the Upstate NY Camaro 5 thread here. Planning on free Poutine for the fastest lap LOL.

CrzyGamr2 · 10-31-2012, 11:11 PM

Not sure if serious...lol.

From my Camaro covered iPhone.

Nailn it · 10-31-2012, 11:16 PM

Drove mine like I stole it. My engine builder said after 2 heat cycles today's engines are pretty much broken in. I did the usuall didn't keep the speed constant or RPMs. Didn't exceed 5,500 rpms and did not go over 120 mph. Other than that I did it by the book

firecross91 · 10-31-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nailn it

Drove mine like I stole it. My engine builder said after 2 heat cycles today's engines are pretty much broken in. I did the usuall didn't keep the speed constant or RPMs. Didn't exceed 5,500 rpms and did not go over 120 mph. Other than that I did it by the book

What book LOL As long as Chevy covers anything under warranty you're good. Nothing like the feel of driving a vehicle at the track knowing that the powertrain is covered.

ZEDL1 · 11-01-2012, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firecross91

Hey Zed. If you are interested in track days after you breakin your ZL1 keep your eye out for posts from me. A group of Nissan 370Z guys from Toronto are going to rent a track for a day in June 2013. It will either be Mosport Park or Toronto Motosport Park. Keep checking the Upstate NY Camaro 5 thread here. Planning on free Poutine for the fastest lap LOL.

I'll do that fc91, and there may be two of us interested. We are both getting our cars just in time to store them for the winter, but even if we aren't broken in by June, we could come and enjoy the day.
Maybe those of us who weren't so fast could have beer, and watch the winner "enjoy" the poutine.

SPOOKYGUNNER · 11-01-2012, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nailn it

Drove mine like I stole it. My engine builder said after 2 heat cycles today's engines are pretty much broken in. I did the usuall didn't keep the speed constant or RPMs. Didn't exceed 5,500 rpms and did not go over 120 mph. Other than that I did it by the book

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Good luck. GM will pull the history off the computer if you have a problem and see how you "broke it in". I figure their engineers know more than your mechanic. I spent many years on the line as a tech, unless I built the motor I went by the book.Best wishes to you and the GM warranty guys . Just my 2 cents.

Bcruse84 · 11-01-2012, 01:00 AM

I ran the hell out of mine voided the warranty with headers and supercharger upgrades. Now one month and 2800 miles later I get to rebuild the top end after 15lbs of boost blew the head gasket

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10-31-2012, 10:15 PM	#5
firecross91 Drives: ZL1 #1691 Black on black. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WNY Posts: 522	OK #1 learn how to spell Camaro. No e even in Canada eh? Seriously though. As a happy broken in 2012 ZL1 owner I did the breakin per the manual. #1 no aggressive starts or stops, #2 no rpm's above 4000, #3 keep speed below 80mph. Do these 3 things for the first 1500 miles and you are gifted with a correctly broken in 2013 ZL1. These are the factory recommended breakin procedures. People will post how they think you should break it in but this is how Chevy wants you to do it. Welcome Last edited by firecross91; 10-31-2012 at 11:01 PM.

10-31-2012, 11:11 PM	#9
CrzyGamr2 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,593 View My Garage	Not sure if serious...lol. From my Camaro covered iPhone. __________________ www.MidFloridaCamaroClub.com

10-31-2012, 09:56 PM	#1
98on20s Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sonoma Posts: 61	2013 Camaro ZL1 Break In Hi I am new here and just bought my first Camero today that is a 2013 ZL1 fully loaded. I wanted to know what the engine and disc break mileage is. I know there is a section for this but could not find it. Thank you

10-31-2012, 10:02 PM	#2
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	i know there is a section for this in my ss manual. have you looked in your manual? __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, Magna TVS2300, RX Catch Can, Borla S-Type, Pfadt Stage 4 w/ ZL Spec Sway Bars, ADM Custom Boost/AFR Gauges, Hurst Short Throw, Forgestar F14 Matte Black 20x11 & 20x9.5 Deep Concave all 4, Nitto Invo 315/35 & 275/40, Heritage Grill, Sparks Black Grill SS & Trunk SS, P13W Fog Lights (cool white) w/ DRL Harness, Blacked Out Brake light bezels, Xpel Smoke Light Kit

10-31-2012, 10:11 PM	#3
roorback Drives: V8 permagrin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 613	I see 60K can't buy you an A.

10-31-2012, 10:19 PM	#6
98on20s Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sonoma Posts: 61	Sorry fur the miss type o thank you.

10-31-2012, 11:09 PM	#8
firecross91 Drives: ZL1 #1691 Black on black. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WNY Posts: 522	Hey Zed. If you are interested in track days after you breakin your ZL1 keep your eye out for posts from me. A group of Nissan 370Z guys from Toronto are going to rent a track for a day in June 2013. It will either be Mosport Park or Toronto Motosport Park. Keep checking the Upstate NY Camaro 5 thread here. Planning on free Poutine for the fastest lap LOL.

10-31-2012, 11:16 PM	#10
Nailn it Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray / Manual Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 208	Drove mine like I stole it. My engine builder said after 2 heat cycles today's engines are pretty much broken in. I did the usuall didn't keep the speed constant or RPMs. Didn't exceed 5,500 rpms and did not go over 120 mph. Other than that I did it by the book

11-01-2012, 01:00 AM	#14
Bcruse84 Drives: 2013 red ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Danville IN Posts: 21	I ran the hell out of mine voided the warranty with headers and supercharger upgrades. Now one month and 2800 miles later I get to rebuild the top end after 15lbs of boost blew the head gasket Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2