Just Had the Rings Changed
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Just Had the Rings Changed
I just had the #2 piston rings changed due to "higher than normal oil comsumption" problem. Is there any break-in period I should adhere to.
[Modified by Andy_A, 5:33 PM 4/28/2002]
[Modified by Andy_A, 5:33 PM 4/28/2002]
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Re: Just Had the Rings Changed (Andy_A)
Andy , whats the mileage on your C5 ?? What dealer did you take your car to ?
I/m consdiering getting my rings replaced also..I'm burning a QT every 800 Miles ;(
Jeff
I/m consdiering getting my rings replaced also..I'm burning a QT every 800 Miles ;(
Jeff
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Re: Just Had the Rings Changed (Andy_A)
i had it done a few months back. i have heard different things about breakin - anything from 500mi to 3000mi.
anyway, my oil consumption problems are now a thing of the past. :) i was burning a qt every 600-800mi before.
anyway, my oil consumption problems are now a thing of the past. :) i was burning a qt every 600-800mi before.
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Re: Just Had the Rings Changed (Andy_A)
If the recommended break-in period for a new engine is 500 miles, I can't see how the break-in for rings would be any more than that.
Of course, I took it easy on mine for the first 500, then gradually turned up the heat until I did my first WOT-to-redline at 1,000. My car runs great but so do most of the ones that got used hard from the beginning.
Of course, I took it easy on mine for the first 500, then gradually turned up the heat until I did my first WOT-to-redline at 1,000. My car runs great but so do most of the ones that got used hard from the beginning.
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Re: Just Had the Rings Changed (Andy_A)
I just had the #2 piston rings changed due to "higher than normal oil comsumption" problem. Is there any break-in period I should adhere to. [Modified by Andy_A, 5:33 PM 4/28/2002]
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Re: Just Had the Rings Changed (Gearhead Jim)
If the recommended break-in period for a new engine is 500 miles, I can't see how the break-in for rings would be any more than that.
Of course, I took it easy on mine for the first 500, then gradually turned up the heat until I did my first WOT-to-redline at 1,000.
Of course, I took it easy on mine for the first 500, then gradually turned up the heat until I did my first WOT-to-redline at 1,000.
btw, when i asked the service tech about breakin, he didn't seem to know for sure. i suggested 2500mi, and he said "uhh ... yeah, that's it! yeah, yeah, that's it! uh huh! yeah!" so i don't listen to him any more. heck, i don't even take my car there any more since i found Adam @ Russell Automotive. :)
