Break-in done
Le Mans Master
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Not exactly accurate. While 1,500 miles is cited in the OM, which I furnished above, the “engine” is essentially broken-in durning the performance build process at the factory. Any further seating of the piston rings, if any, have been systematized by 500 miles. It’s the other related components, i.e., the transmission/transaxle, differential gears, etc., that require the additional thousand miles.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ten Mile TN
The following break-in on my 18 GS is much harder than it was on the 14 Stingray. I guess its because I am use to the C7 and manual now, where I was learning the car then. 265 miles more to go. Cant even push it in the curves to have fun..
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Did you order yet? What options you getting on it?
Cruising
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From: Landing NJ
I'm so glad I found this thread. I was not aware of the 500 mile oil change requirement on the dry sump oil system.
I am taking delivery of my Z51 Stingray at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green at the end of the month and have plans to "take the long way home" to NJ, so I'll probably put 2,000 miles on the car in the first week before I arrive home.
I'm guessing I need to find a local dealer to get the oil changed somewhere along the way, around the 500 mile mark?
I am taking delivery of my Z51 Stingray at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green at the end of the month and have plans to "take the long way home" to NJ, so I'll probably put 2,000 miles on the car in the first week before I arrive home.
I'm guessing I need to find a local dealer to get the oil changed somewhere along the way, around the 500 mile mark?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Ten Mile TN
I'm so glad I found this thread. I was not aware of the 500 mile oil change requirement on the dry sump oil system.
I am taking delivery of my Z51 Stingray at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green at the end of the month and have plans to "take the long way home" to NJ, so I'll probably put 2,000 miles on the car in the first week before I arrive home.
I'm guessing I need to find a local dealer to get the oil changed somewhere along the way, around the 500 mile mark?
I am taking delivery of my Z51 Stingray at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green at the end of the month and have plans to "take the long way home" to NJ, so I'll probably put 2,000 miles on the car in the first week before I arrive home.
I'm guessing I need to find a local dealer to get the oil changed somewhere along the way, around the 500 mile mark?
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Drifting
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Oil change only for LT 4 or LT 1 with z51- does that apply to GS??
I really never obey break ins as i lease and problems i may create are gone in 3 years- It a freaking car -drive it. I always did this w porsche and they were bullit proff- is this more fragile??? I hope not
I really never obey break ins as i lease and problems i may create are gone in 3 years- It a freaking car -drive it. I always did this w porsche and they were bullit proff- is this more fragile??? I hope not
Cruising
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Oil change only for LT 4 or LT 1 with z51- does that apply to GS??
I really never obey break ins as i lease and problems i may create are gone in 3 years- It a freaking car -drive it. I always did this w porsche and they were bullit proff- is this more fragile??? I hope not
I really never obey break ins as i lease and problems i may create are gone in 3 years- It a freaking car -drive it. I always did this w porsche and they were bullit proff- is this more fragile??? I hope not
I don't know about Jiffylube being able to do it versus a dealer. If you don't like your local dealer, maybe get some recommendations for reputable ones in your area, at least for this first oil change?
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Drifting
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the sellling dealer is 130 miles away- the non selling local dealer who priced the car 11k higher doesn't like me so much as i walked. I prefer to not waste time drop off uber and return is a pia- Going local much better, Again I dont care so much what the next owner has to deal with- no plastic slip covers for me - ok i did the splask h guards only cause i do like my cars clean- to a point
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Find a local Corvette specialty repair shop in your area.
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Nice to get that initial break-in done. Now enjoy some spirited driving.