How to Properly Break-In Your 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray

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So you just took delivery of your new 2014 Corvette Stingray and now you got questions about how to properly break-in the 455/460 hp LT1 V8. With more Corvette Stingrays being delivered daily to their new owners, we’ve been asked the break-in procedure question more than a couple of times. So we’ve checked out the Owners Manual and have the recommended new vehicle break-in procedures straight from General Motors.

We’ve all seen the videos from some of the tuners showing new Stingrays on the dyno, doing 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.

r 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).

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[lawdogg149]

No track for first 1500 miles. Sorry I will be blowing that rule. Car is being caged now. Nov 23 cant come soon enough. Road Atlanta wide open.

[TheCaptain]

So it's pretty much the same as every other GM vehicle for break in. Except I haven't had my SRX on a track. Yet.

[Erik@lashway]

ORRRR if you own a performance shop, here is proper break in:

[GQ4Life]

opps i reposted this lol..
asking who following this

[Glen e]

I just drove 1200 miles to pick new Vette using the manual mode paddle shift on my 6.2 camaro, so easy to keep mixing it up for 500 mies using the top 3 gears on an A6......

[Brabolus]

Originally Posted by Erik@lashway

ORRRR if you own a performance shop, here is proper break in:

awesome thanks for posting it.

[Overflow]

Originally Posted by GQ4Life

opps i reposted this lol..

It's fine. We all do it eventually.

[tnspd]

do we still change the oil after the first 1,500 miles like we had to with our Camaros?

[GQ4Life]

Originally Posted by tnspd

do we still change the oil after the first 1,500 miles like we had to with our Camaros?

Dont know if u had to. But we did it.
Corvette we all seem to be changine at 2,000 miles.

[tnspd]

Ok just trying to guage when to change the oil after the break in period. Is there a how on chaging the oil with the dry sump set up.

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[Glen e]

Originally Posted by tnspd

Ok just trying to guage when to change the oil after the break in period. Is there a how on chaging the oil with the dry sump set up.

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yeah...the last place most people look sometimes...the manual!

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Glen e

yeah...the last place most people look sometimes...the manual!

What is this "manual" you speak of Glen?

[GQ4Life]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

What is this "manual" you speak of Glen?

Its my transmission

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