So hard to wait
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From: Mission Viejo California
So hard to wait
I took delivery of my new 2016 Corvette Z51 3LT Stingray just on Thursday, Feb. 4th. She only has 650 miles on her.
I swear, it's harder waiting to reach the end of 1500 mile break-in period to end than it was waiting to turn 21 so I could drink (legally).
Guys just wanna have fun.
I swear, it's harder waiting to reach the end of 1500 mile break-in period to end than it was waiting to turn 21 so I could drink (legally).
Guys just wanna have fun.
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Dallas Georgia
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (track prepared)
C3 of Year Winner (track prepared) 2019
For the first 322 km (200 mi):
To break in new tires, drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering.
New brake linings also need a break-in period. Avoid making hard stops. This is recommended every time brake linings are replaced.
For the first 800 km (500 mi):
Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
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.
After the first 800 km (500 mi), change the engine oil on vehicles with the LT1 engine and Z51 package, or the LT4 engine.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):
Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, or similar activities.
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary.
Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal.
To break in new tires, drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering.
New brake linings also need a break-in period. Avoid making hard stops. This is recommended every time brake linings are replaced.
For the first 800 km (500 mi):
Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
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.
After the first 800 km (500 mi), change the engine oil on vehicles with the LT1 engine and Z51 package, or the LT4 engine.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):
Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, or similar activities.
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary.
Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal.
