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Engine break-in procedure?
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Racer
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Engine break-in procedure?
What is the recommended engine break-in procedure for the LS3?
I've always babied new cars until there is about 1k miles on them. Is this still the case? I hear different things.
I've always babied new cars until there is about 1k miles on them. Is this still the case? I hear different things.
Safety Car
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your owners manual tells you all you need to know. 500 miles below 55 mph and avoid constant speeds and rpms. avoid panic stops and starts as well. just treat her nice for a little while before you rip.
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You could, with some nice part throttle runups to 3 or 4K rpms. However, the recommended break in, per your owner's manual, is not for the engine but for all the other components: gears, axle, shafts, etc. The other rotating parts that need to mesh.
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But....hang around a dealership and watch how many test drive C6's and you will hope there is no break-in needed!
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I, for the most part, followed this procedure but did have a few WOT burst on highway acceleration ramps
Burning Brakes
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Watch the DVD that came with the car. It will tell you that no special breakin period is needed. But, you should vary your speed, and no hard stops, because it will effect the performance of the brakes later on.
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