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cornerspeed92 · 11-04-2016, 12:59 PM

I saw this on Utube thought it would make for a good discussion. I personally broke mine in per the owners manual.

maddoggyusa · 11-04-2016, 01:26 PM

oh man... you gonna get the camaro hive all wound up again

cornerspeed92 · 11-04-2016, 01:48 PM

Yes, hopefully this thread doesn't go down the wrong path.

gajagfan · 11-04-2016, 03:26 PM

Who will be the first to claim.....

"The auto manufacturers tell you this so the engine will last through the warranty but wear out shortly after, plus since the cylinders did not seal as tight as they would with a hard break-in, it reduces stress on all the components due to less HP being produces, plus my second uncle says this is BS!"

JLSuperfly · 11-04-2016, 03:52 PM

Get ready for 10+ pages of infinite wisdom.

KS2013 · 11-04-2016, 04:01 PM

I have a Friend was is over 65. He has been a Mechanic of a Dodge dealer for more than 40 Years. We have had this discussion. He would not disagree with the beak-in instructions, but he did say he had a friend that bought several brand new vehicles. He said the first thing the guy did when he left the dealer was drop it to the floor, and he never brought any of them back for engine issues. Here is one of his quotes. (Treat it like a puppy when you break it in. It grows up to be a Dog.)

Dimitrim · 11-04-2016, 04:20 PM

There is a right way and a wrong way to break in new vehicles. What cracks me up are the people who tell you to drive a new vehicle like you stole it.

What is your occupation? I will bet none of them are mechanics, machinist, or engineers. I am an engineer for over 30 years. I have a lot of friends who are mechanics and engine builders who will say the same thing. Follow the owners manual to the letter.

Please tell us your occupation if you think to drive a new vehicle like you stole it.

PalmerGA · 11-04-2016, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

I saw this on Utube thought it would make for a good discussion. I personally broke mine in per the owners manual.

Dizzy82 · 11-04-2016, 07:54 PM

LT1Zob · 11-04-2016, 10:52 PM

GM seems to be getting more and more serious about this. I recently picked up a 16 Stingray Z51 with a drysump LT1. Multiple digital dash and MRC settings, but regardless of what mode you were in, yellow was at 3,500 rpm and redline was at 4,500 RPM until I went over 500 miles. Even after the first 500 miles, anytime the engine is cold, 3,500 and 4,500 still apply. GM also requires and pays for a 500 mile oil change (a couple reasons for this) but they are very serious about getting this done. There are still multiple warnings about operating the engine at high RPMs for a prolonged period (such as track use) until you reach 1,500 miles. I follow the recommendations as I plan on having the car for a while.

SS PANTHER · 11-04-2016, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

Get ready for 10+ pages of infinite wisdom.

Lol. This same guy has one dedicated to the catch can. Your favorite mod. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PWz6vCnJ4CA

anth331 · 11-05-2016, 05:38 AM

I've always heard. Drive it like you are going to drive it everyday. If there is a problem, it's best to find out while it's new and under warranty. I'm not talking about abusing it either. I've had several new cars and trucks and haven't never had a problem doing it this way.

christianchevell · 11-05-2016, 07:59 AM

Yes and those that break em in hard swear they have a " Factory Freak"....ROFL

Cant fix stupid, told that to guy yesterday that hit his head on a mirror...LOL Told him urine is a good disinfectant...No Lie.... God I have a sense of humor......

suplex · 11-05-2016, 03:50 PM

I broke mine in very gently. I feel there can't be any damage in taking good care of your vehicle.

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11-04-2016, 10:52 PM	#10
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,990 View My Garage	GM seems to be getting more and more serious about this. I recently picked up a 16 Stingray Z51 with a drysump LT1. Multiple digital dash and MRC settings, but regardless of what mode you were in, yellow was at 3,500 rpm and redline was at 4,500 RPM until I went over 500 miles. Even after the first 500 miles, anytime the engine is cold, 3,500 and 4,500 still apply. GM also requires and pays for a 500 mile oil change (a couple reasons for this) but they are very serious about getting this done. There are still multiple warnings about operating the engine at high RPMs for a prolonged period (such as track use) until you reach 1,500 miles. I follow the recommendations as I plan on having the car for a while. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

11-05-2016, 07:59 AM	#13
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Yes and those that break em in hard swear they have a " Factory Freak"....ROFL Cant fix stupid, told that to guy yesterday that hit his head on a mirror...LOL Told him urine is a good disinfectant...No Lie.... God I have a sense of humor...... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

11-05-2016, 03:50 PM	#14
suplex Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Freehold, NJ. 07728 Posts: 1,042	I broke mine in very gently. I feel there can't be any damage in taking good care of your vehicle. __________________ Never Underestimate The Power of Forums

11-04-2016, 01:26 PM	#2
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	oh man... you gonna get the camaro hive all wound up again

11-04-2016, 03:26 PM	#4
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	Who will be the first to claim..... "The auto manufacturers tell you this so the engine will last through the warranty but wear out shortly after, plus since the cylinders did not seal as tight as they would with a hard break-in, it reduces stress on all the components due to less HP being produces, plus my second uncle says this is BS!"

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11-04-2016, 04:01 PM	#6
KS2013 Drives: 1SS-2013 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Mt Aetna Posts: 18	I have a Friend was is over 65. He has been a Mechanic of a Dodge dealer for more than 40 Years. We have had this discussion. He would not disagree with the beak-in instructions, but he did say he had a friend that bought several brand new vehicles. He said the first thing the guy did when he left the dealer was drop it to the floor, and he never brought any of them back for engine issues. Here is one of his quotes. (Treat it like a puppy when you break it in. It grows up to be a Dog.)

11-04-2016, 04:20 PM	#7
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	There is a right way and a wrong way to break in new vehicles. What cracks me up are the people who tell you to drive a new vehicle like you stole it. What is your occupation? I will bet none of them are mechanics, machinist, or engineers. I am an engineer for over 30 years. I have a lot of friends who are mechanics and engine builders who will say the same thing. Follow the owners manual to the letter. Please tell us your occupation if you think to drive a new vehicle like you stole it.

11-05-2016, 05:38 AM	#12
anth331 Drives: 12SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton, Tx. 77535 Posts: 728	I've always heard. Drive it like you are going to drive it everyday. If there is a problem, it's best to find out while it's new and under warranty. I'm not talking about abusing it either. I've had several new cars and trucks and haven't never had a problem doing it this way.