To break in or not to break in?

[Emu the Foo]

but isnt chevy now 10yr, 100k mile??? but yes, your right its wear and tear. unless i blow it up some how by not breakin it in. unlikely

[2010_5thgen]

Originally Posted by Emu the Foo

but isnt chevy now 10yr, 100k mile??? but yes, your right its wear and tear. unless i blow it up some how by not breakin it in. unlikely

yeah they are 10 yr 100k.

i just wanna take time with mine and let everythign settle in right. im keeping this car way after the 10yr 100k warranty. i want all origional parts in 30 yrs and no repainted body panels. ...... but slight mods and keeping all factory parts.

[Emu the Foo]

if they come out with a gen V motor that has better specs ima trade my badboy in prolly

[stovt001]

Remember, wear and tear is not covered under warranty no matter how long it is. If things don't break in properly they can wear out early and it will be 100% out of your pocket. And really, even if it was covered, do you really want to have to take your car in for a really long repair just because you couldn't wait 1 week to do a burnout? An engine rebuild will put your car in the shop for a very long time. Then you are completely without your Camaro and will have to go through the hassles of rental cars...etc.

[Emu the Foo]

Originally Posted by stovt001

Remember, wear and tear is not covered under warranty no matter how long it is. If things don't break in properly they can wear out early and it will be 100% out of your pocket. And really, even if it was covered, do you really want to have to take your car in for a really long repair just because you couldn't wait 1 week to do a burnout? An engine rebuild will put your car in the shop for a very long time. Then you are completely without your Camaro and will have to go through the hassles of rental cars...etc.

as depressing as this is... +1

[radz28]

After thinking about it some more, from my meager experience and knowledge, it seems to be more logical to be a little aggressive during the break-in than to p*ssy-foot it around. I'm not thinking 6500 RPM clutch-drops or something like that, but exactly what was in the article. This is some great information!

[Emu the Foo]

yep. drive it and when its hits maybe 5500-5800rpms, shift. but thats if it redlines at 6500

[vnamvet]

............"break-in" is also referring to the rearend. You need several warm up/cool down cycles to properly mate the pinion to the ring gear...........

I believe Mobil 1, 5w-30,will come standard in the engine, which is, as many of you know, is a fully synthetic lubricant from GM. (So much for using "regular oil during break-in procedures!)

There is no "10 year/100,000" mile warranty........

1. Bumper to bumper" for 3 years/36,000 miles

2. Powertrain: 5 years/50,000 miles (Engine/Transmission/Transaxel/Transfer
case and Drive Systems(axel shafts, bearings, CV joints etc.)

Hope this helps clear up some mis-conceptions that a few of you may have.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by vnamvet

............"break-in" is also referring to the rearend. You need several warm up/cool down cycles to properly mate the pinion to the ring gear...........

I believe Mobil 1, 5w-30,will come standard in the engine, which is, as many of you know, is a fully synthetic lubricant from GM. (So much for using "regular oil during break-in procedures!)

There is no "10 year/100,000" mile warranty........

1. Bumper to bumper" for 3 years/36,000 miles

2. Powertrain: 5 years/50,000 miles (Engine/Transmission/Transaxel/Transfer
case and Drive Systems(axel shafts, bearings, CV joints etc.)

Hope this helps clear up some mis-conceptions that a few of you may have.

You're both part right. The powertrain warranty is 5yr/100,000 mile.

http://www.gm.com/explore/quality/

[Emu the Foo]

yeah i figured. my friend just bought a 2500hd and thats what he said. and im glad that they are putting mobile 1 5w-30. and its going to stay that way the ls2 and ls3 on Holden Special Vehicles(HSV) have oil cap that only say, "MOBILE 1 ONLY!" i want that but since its from down under i think they will prolly be threaded the opposite way lol.

[stovt001]

Originally Posted by Emu the Foo

yeah i figured. my friend just bought a 2500hd and thats what he said. and im glad that they are putting mobile 1 5w-30. and its going to stay that way the ls2 and ls3 on Holden Special Vehicles(HSV) have oil cap that only say, "MOBILE 1 ONLY!" i want that but since its from down under i think they will prolly be threaded the opposite way lol.

Yup, because thread engineers the world over are influenced by which way the water turns when they flush the toilet.

I jest. I'm not mocking, so no dis-

[2010_5thgen]

Originally Posted by radz282003

After thinking about it some more, from my meager experience and knowledge, it seems to be more logical to be a little aggressive during the break-in than to p*ssy-foot it around. I'm not thinking 6500 RPM clutch-drops or something like that, but exactly what was in the article. This is some great information!

what they tell you when you first buy a motor cycle is to beat the piss out of it on your way home and go home and change the oil and that is the break in period. i dont know if i feel the same way about doing that to cars.

[Emu the Foo]

Originally Posted by stovt001

Yup, because thread engineers the world over are influenced by which way the water turns when they flush the toilet.

I jest. I'm not mocking, so no dis-

lol. its cool. i was playin but im glad you think that. and funny you think bout the toilet too