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bob2the2nd · 03-24-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NightmareSS

so besides from all the opinions is there any proof to what the best way to break in an engine is?

it doesnt look that way nightmare. it sounds like everyone has their own way of doing things, plus we already know GM runs each engine before they go in the car. I have to do highway driving to get home (about 100 miles) so for me the break in process is going to be limited anyway.

cam2fst4u · 03-24-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KJS

Send me a PM and I'll tell you where to meet me and I'll handle the break in for you. May take a couple of months and thousands of miles but I guarantee that I'll , I mean your car, will be happy as a clam, really!

and no charge.

I'll be sure to ummmmm yea do that... I'll call you..

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightmareSS

so besides from all the opinions is there any proof to what the best way to break in an engine is?

Dont know hopefully FbodFather will chime in... I would think he would know the best way to or at least know who to ask to find out but then it might turn into another "the sky is falling" thing again....

Nimzoblanca · 03-24-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarino

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

motorcycle engines ^^
difference ?

You missed this part in the article:

Although the examples shown here are motorcycle engines, these principles apply to all 4 stroke engines:

Street or Race Motorcycles, Cars...

For the record, I don't advocate doing what this guy says (I'm old school - break it in easy with varying speeds). But it is an interesting perspective.

2KZ28_For_Now · 03-24-2009, 11:45 PM

ALWAYS make sure the oil is up to temperature before doing any revving (before AND after break-in).

Take it easy (no more than 80% throttle) for the first few thousand miles. Keep it under 5,000 RPM.

If you are on the highway for any length of time, run for awhile at 55, jump up to 60 for a few minutes. Back down to 55. Peak up to 65-70 (depending on speed limits, of course) - and then repeat the procedure (varying RPMs helps the piston rings seal properly).

Then, change the oil and filter, (I use Royal Purple) and "Let 'er Loose!"

Let the computer adjust to your normal driving style after that.

(constant hitting of the rev limiter is not recommended)

NightmareSS · 03-25-2009, 08:43 PM

from what im hearing from all angles is to drive the way i normally do but just take it easy for the first few thousand miles...i can never cruise at one speed...im one of them assholes that cant stay in one lane...so im always fast forwarding to lane change then slowing down...the lane changing again...and so on

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-25-2009, 08:47 PM

Here's everything I know on the issue of break in

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=breakin

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=breakin

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=breakin

Speedfreak · 03-25-2009, 08:53 PM

If an auto beat the living shit out of if from day one. Manual......gotta take it easy on the clutch for 500 miles, then balls out.

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-25-2009, 09:50 PM

And remember, most wear happens at cold start-up. So don't start the car up in the morning and let it sit there. That's one of the worse things you can do for premature engine wear. The best thing to do (after 10 seconds or so for the oil to circulate) is to drive the car to get the car up to proper temps as fast as possible. But like it was stated before, do not do any high rpm/high load driving until it warms up.

cam2fst4u · 03-25-2009, 09:53 PM

I thought it was best to let the car warm up before you started driving?

SandiCandi · 03-25-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2KZ28_For_Now

ALWAYS make sure the oil is up to temperature before doing any revving (before AND after break-in).

Take it easy (no more than 80% throttle) for the first few thousand miles. Keep it under 5,000 RPM.

If you are on the highway for any length of time, run for awhile at 55, jump up to 60 for a few minutes. Back down to 55. Peak up to 65-70 (depending on speed limits, of course) - and then repeat the procedure (varying RPMs helps the piston rings seal properly).

Then, change the oil and filter, (I use Royal Purple) and "Let 'er Loose!"

Let the computer adjust to your normal driving style after that.

(constant hitting of the rev limiter is not recommended)

Thats about the best advice I've seen and heard, and is consistent with what most of the people who've had over
100,000+ miles have done without having major overhauls or problems. Its what I've always done and never had problems.

wjones14 · 03-25-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NightmareSS

so besides from all the opinions is there any proof to what the best way to break in an engine is?

Obviously there are a lot of different opinions here, so if you're in doubt, why not go with what the manual says? After all, didn't the engineers of this particular engine come up with the break-in advice that's printed in the manual? And don't you think they'd want to see owners get the longest possible engine life?

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-25-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cam2fst4u

I thought it was best to let the car warm up before you started driving?

NOPE.

Muscle Master · 03-25-2009, 11:43 PM

My first oil change I installed, well my dad had to help me, I did a oil catch can setup, just to be extra careful

1982camaro · 03-26-2009, 12:34 AM

just ask the corvette and cts owners, they have experience with both engines.

03-24-2009, 11:45 PM	#32
2KZ28_For_Now SS Shotgun Ride?!??! :-) Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,549	ALWAYS make sure the oil is up to temperature before doing any revving (before AND after break-in). Take it easy (no more than 80% throttle) for the first few thousand miles. Keep it under 5,000 RPM. If you are on the highway for any length of time, run for awhile at 55, jump up to 60 for a few minutes. Back down to 55. Peak up to 65-70 (depending on speed limits, of course) - and then repeat the procedure (varying RPMs helps the piston rings seal properly). Then, change the oil and filter, (I use Royal Purple) and "Let 'er Loose!" Let the computer adjust to your normal driving style after that. (constant hitting of the rev limiter is not recommended) __________________ LT LS RS SS LS3 LSA-Z28 (Skip the body kit)

03-25-2009, 08:43 PM	#33
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03-25-2009, 08:47 PM	#34
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THE EVIL TW1N Banned Drives: 2003 Cobra Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,925	And remember, most wear happens at cold start-up. So don't start the car up in the morning and let it sit there. That's one of the worse things you can do for premature engine wear. The best thing to do (after 10 seconds or so for the oil to circulate) is to drive the car to get the car up to proper temps as fast as possible. But like it was stated before, do not do any high rpm/high load driving until it warms up.

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