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cam2fst4u · 03-24-2009, 03:38 PM

I was just wondering how some of you think is the best way to break the camaro in. I have heard some people say to take it easy on it for the first few thousand miles and others say to run the crap out of it. what is your point of view?

20 Camaro 10 · 03-24-2009, 03:39 PM

take it easy for about 2000 miles, changing oil after the first 500 of coarse....
after that drive it how ever you want....

2010 2-Tone · 03-24-2009, 03:45 PM

What about oil? Does GM put Mobil in it like they do the Vettes? Would it be wise to run Mobil 1 in it after 500 miles?

DDustiNN · 03-24-2009, 03:46 PM

I've heard a few people mention the oil thing, but then others are saying that it doesn't matter anymore...

Also some saying that engine break-ins aren't that big of a deal anymore...

And some saying just vary the RPMs for the first 500 miles before you fully "unload" it...

Answers are going to be all over the place. There are a few threads about it if you do a quick search.

I say just follow your owner's manual and you'll be fine. They made the car, so I would think they should at least know how to use it.

cam2fst4u · 03-24-2009, 03:47 PM

I have run nothing but Mobil in mine from the get go

Embalmer · 03-24-2009, 04:05 PM

You guys are referring to Synthetic right?

bigd1276 · 03-24-2009, 04:06 PM

We discussed this issue in depth in the following thread.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11584

cam2fst4u · 03-24-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigd1276

We discussed this issue in depth in the following thread.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11584

thanks for your incredible search button skills

bigd1276 · 03-24-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam2fst4u

thanks for your incredible search button skills

It was my post.

2010 2-Tone · 03-24-2009, 04:25 PM

Thanks bigd1276,
I read almost all of those posts and got alot out of them. I have 6 cars total and have Mobil 1 in everyone of them since I have owned them.
1) 07 Infiniti M35
2) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe
3) 99 Dodge Dakota
4) 07 Civic Coupe
5) 05 Civic Coupe
6) 67 Chevelle with LS1
Waiting on #7. 2010 2SS/RS Black on Black!!!!

bigd1276 · 03-24-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

Thanks bigd1276,
I read almost all of those posts and got alot out of them. I have 6 cars total and have Mobil 1 in everyone of them since I have owned them.
1) 07 Infiniti M35
2) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe
3) 99 Dodge Dakota
4) 07 Civic Coupe
5) 05 Civic Coupe
6) 67 Chevelle with LS1
Waiting on #7. 2010 2SS/RS Black on Black!!!!

You're welcome. This will be my first vehicle with synthetic. I guess I'm old school.

Nimzoblanca · 03-24-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam2fst4u

I was just wondering how some of you think is the best way to break the camaro in. I have heard some people say to take it easy on it for the first few thousand miles and others say to run the crap out of it. what is your point of view?

Run it hard!
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

CDBiker220 · 03-24-2009, 06:23 PM

I keep hearing to run it hard if you want maximum performance, maybe this isnt best for the longest engine life possible but multiple engine builders as well as people dyno'ing new cars say the cars that get run hard early on end up with the best numbers. Even the old saying is to break it in like your going to drive it.

camaros and vettes · 03-24-2009, 07:40 PM

well changing the oil after five hundred miles is dumb. i have been a mechanic for 13 years and have never run across that anywhere. i say give it 500 miles before you beat on it to much but after that?? go for it. i would however change the oil after 3000 miles even if the info thing says it has oil life remaining. than got by the computer. when we picked up our vette they said in bowling green 750 miles away, they said not to mash the pedal for the first 500 miles and to vary the speeds. but after that do what you like. and they made no mention of stopping half way home to change the oil. there was my 2 cents.

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03-24-2009, 03:39 PM	#2
20 Camaro 10 Junior Member Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 160 View My Garage	take it easy for about 2000 miles, changing oil after the first 500 of coarse.... after that drive it how ever you want....

03-24-2009, 03:45 PM	#3
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	What about oil? Does GM put Mobil in it like they do the Vettes? Would it be wise to run Mobil 1 in it after 500 miles?

03-24-2009, 03:46 PM	#4
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	I've heard a few people mention the oil thing, but then others are saying that it doesn't matter anymore... Also some saying that engine break-ins aren't that big of a deal anymore... And some saying just vary the RPMs for the first 500 miles before you fully "unload" it... Answers are going to be all over the place. There are a few threads about it if you do a quick search. I say just follow your owner's manual and you'll be fine. They made the car, so I would think they should at least know how to use it.

03-24-2009, 03:47 PM	#5
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	I have run nothing but Mobil in mine from the get go

03-24-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
Embalmer 2G1FT1EWXA9103351 Drives: 2SS RS, SIM, 6pd, 20"Alum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 607 View My Garage	You guys are referring to Synthetic right?

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03-24-2009, 04:25 PM	#10
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	Thanks bigd1276, I read almost all of those posts and got alot out of them. I have 6 cars total and have Mobil 1 in everyone of them since I have owned them. 1) 07 Infiniti M35 2) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe 3) 99 Dodge Dakota 4) 07 Civic Coupe 5) 05 Civic Coupe 6) 67 Chevelle with LS1 Waiting on #7. 2010 2SS/RS Black on Black!!!!

03-24-2009, 06:23 PM	#13
CDBiker220 Drives: 98 camaro z28 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 189	I keep hearing to run it hard if you want maximum performance, maybe this isnt best for the longest engine life possible but multiple engine builders as well as people dyno'ing new cars say the cars that get run hard early on end up with the best numbers. Even the old saying is to break it in like your going to drive it.

03-24-2009, 07:40 PM	#14
camaros and vettes Account Suspended Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2008 Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tiffin,Iowa Posts: 560 View My Garage	well changing the oil after five hundred miles is dumb. i have been a mechanic for 13 years and have never run across that anywhere. i say give it 500 miles before you beat on it to much but after that?? go for it. i would however change the oil after 3000 miles even if the info thing says it has oil life remaining. than got by the computer. when we picked up our vette they said in bowling green 750 miles away, they said not to mash the pedal for the first 500 miles and to vary the speeds. but after that do what you like. and they made no mention of stopping half way home to change the oil. there was my 2 cents.