500 Mile Breakin

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Yesterday | 10:34 PM

Bucco Bar

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500 Mile Breakin

Well,
I am rapidly approaching the 500 mile mark with my Z06. I guess that this will be the end of the break in period.
What can I expect moving forward after the 500 mile mark with my car?
Will it be similar to my experience with my 2020 Stingray?
Norm

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Today | 06:31 AM

PhoenixM3

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Yes, similar to Stingray, but even more fun! Most people shoot a quick video, to document the moment.

Today | 10:51 AM

Redc8z06

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You will now have access to its full potential so enjoy!

Today | 11:17 AM

lgodom

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Congratulations on making the 500 mark. I'd recommend doing an early oil change and not beating on it too hard until around 1500 miles when the rest of the drive train is fully broken in.

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Today | 12:24 PM

pastexpirationdate

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Originally Posted by Bucco Bar

Here’s a question about removing the 500 mile torque limitation I’ve been meaning to ask. Does this happen automatically when you hit 500 miles and the tach redline jumps up to 8600 or as the owner’s manual says do you have to open and close the driver’s door and wait 30 seconds, etc.?

I’ve always thought there should be a dedicated Z06 addendum to the general owner’s manual.

Today | 12:44 PM

SDF

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I just reached the milestone yesterday! Everything with the display change happened automatically!

Today | 12:47 PM

NORTY

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Release the hounds!

Today | 05:40 PM

lgodom

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I hit the 500 mile interval driving home from work in my neighborhood. It took a little over the 500 mile mark, but the gauge display changed while I was watching it. I didn’t immediately go full throttle but I’d say the torque limits are removed once the redline increases.