Breaking-In New Stingray
 

From Corvette Blogger. Author said he ask GM reps a bunch of questions..

"We’ve all seen the videos from some of the tuners showing new Stingrays on the dyno, burnouts, quarter mile runs and even a top speed run where the Stingray hits 175 mph with only 215 miles on the odometer. According to GM, these practices are not recommended until the Corvette Stingray goes through the break-in period.

GM has the following recommendations for 200, 500 and 1500 miles. They say that following these guidelines is recommended as parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in the long run.

For the first 200 Miles (322 km):

To break in new tires, drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering for the first 200 miles (322 km).
New brake linings also need a break- in period. Avoid making hard stops during the first 200 miles (322 km). This is recommended every time brake linings are replaced.
For the first 500 Miles (800 km):

Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stop.
Do not exceed 4000 rpm.
Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow, including the use of cruise control.
Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm.
Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.
For the first 1500 miles (2414 km):

Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, or similar activities during the first 1500 miles (2414 km).
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 1500 miles (2414 km)."

Who's following this?

"Who's following this?"

I will be, as I plan on keeping mine for at least 25 years! Besides, it will only take a couple weeks before I'm at 1500 miles.

I will be following the recommended break in on RedHot when I pick her up at the Museum. It will be pretty easy since all of the break in will occur in the first two days of the 1800 plus miles drive back to Vegas :cool:

This is hard to comply with after you pick yours up!

Seriously 25 yrs...
My old Employer had a 1996 C5 paid almost 60k for it when it was new.
Guess what he sold it for last yr to get his new Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, 15000.00 US dollars. You would be better of selling in 3-5 yrs and get a newer model at least you wont loose so much.


MY 2Cents:wave:

I didnt make it lol

I got to 275 miles then started playing with the launch control :confused0068:
Horrible time. Was 50° so no traction spun whole way to 60

Just talking money. In long run u lose way more money
Though u will have brand new car