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Old 05-27-2007, 09:32 PM
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Any recommended break-in procedures for the ecotec 2.2 for optimum ring seating, or the usual "take it easy first 300 miles then drive it like you stole it?"

Personally I have always felt like take it easy the first 300 miles, then from 300 to 1000 miles do strong brisk acceleration but do not exceed 75% of RPM redline until after 1000 miles are up.

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"Break in" is no longer really needed. Drive it easy for the first couple hundred, thats all.
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