[Z06] Questions about engine break in...
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St. Jude Donor '15
Questions about engine break in...
What is the maximum RPM one should keep the car under during the first 500 miles..
Since in 6th one could potentially do about twice the speed limit under 4000 rmp.. :eek::eek:
Another about engine rpm.. is how often should you vary the rpm.. constantly or lets say every 30-60 seconds?
I know next to nothing about engines.. :p::p:
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Since in 6th one could potentially do about twice the speed limit under 4000 rmp.. :eek::eek:
Another about engine rpm.. is how often should you vary the rpm.. constantly or lets say every 30-60 seconds?
I know next to nothing about engines.. :p::p:
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Re: Questions about engine break in... (Afy)
There's really no rocket science involved. In general, vary your speed and rpm as much as possible, without putting extreme demands (ie. redlining) on the engine. During break-in, a lot of wear-patterns will be developing, on all the moving parts .. engine, trans, rear end, etc. Varying speed and rpm as much as possible helps to create broad wear patterns that, down the road, should result in a car without noises or vibrations at certain rpms.
During break-in I tried to stay off big hiways in favor of secondary roads where I could vary speed/rpm without worrying about a lot of other traffic. I kept rpms low at first, but as I progressed thru break-in, kept putting increasing demands on the engine, until by 500 miles I felt comfortable going WOT. Hope this helps. Enjoy the ride.
During break-in I tried to stay off big hiways in favor of secondary roads where I could vary speed/rpm without worrying about a lot of other traffic. I kept rpms low at first, but as I progressed thru break-in, kept putting increasing demands on the engine, until by 500 miles I felt comfortable going WOT. Hope this helps. Enjoy the ride.
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Re: Questions about engine break in... (Afy)
Also, don't "lug" the engine during break-in, meaning don't keep it in too high of a gear with very low RPMs while accelerating. Like punching it in 6th when its at 1,000 RPM isn't good for the motor.
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Re: Questions about engine break in... (Jerry Velders)
have now got 330 miles.. and am begining to move the rpms up.. shifting 1-2-3 in the 25-3500 rpm range... with smooth application of the throttle.. and varying speeds in 4-5-6 smoothly.. between 3500 rpm and 2500 rpm on the higher gears...
Am waiting to be able to stand on the accellerator.. :D:D:D
Am waiting to be able to stand on the accellerator.. :D:D:D
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Re: Questions about engine break in... (Power Shifter)
YO AFY how fast is 3500 in 6th :eek: be carefull till you get used to it :jester Ric
But have only been upto about 2700 in 6th and that was about 85.. :D:D:D:D
