When Breaking in a New Camaro

Orangeman13 · 03-28-2023, 05:42 PM

Is it still OK to drive in sport and track mode or should I leave it in touring?

arpad_m · 03-28-2023, 05:59 PM

It's quite okay. This is a proper sports/muscle car and the engine isn't made of cotton candy

You'll find extensive information on break-in philosophies here, just perform this search in a proper browser: "break-in site:camaro6.com"

Orangeman13 · 03-28-2023, 06:21 PM

Thank you! How can I post a video? I would love to show you guys my 2023 2ss!

302crossram · 03-28-2023, 06:56 PM

A10 upshifts too soon in tour for "break in"
Kept mine in sport since delivery to keep the revs up and the load down.

YMMV....

FarmerFran · 03-28-2023, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 302crossram

A10 upshifts too soon in tour for "break in"
Kept mine in sport since delivery to keep the revs up and the load down.

YMMV....

I thought you got a M6?

FarmerFran · 03-28-2023, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orangeman13

Is it still OK to drive in sport and track mode or should I leave it in touring?

The idea of break in is

1. not one speed for long periods
2. No over rev - past 4K, up or down shift
3. No speed past 80 - not 100% sure about this other than they think you will not meet 1 and 2

But my car is made of cotton candy

302crossram · 03-28-2023, 07:56 PM

IIRC the C7's were limited to 4000rpm up to 500 miles.
After 500 the ecu said have at it.

Needless to say, after 500 miles I went to 5000rpm twice.
Oh the noes!

I adhered to all the other guidelines in the manual.

Orangeman13 · 03-28-2023, 08:16 PM

OK stupid question time - I have an automatic - is downshifting the same as when I just let off the gas to reduce speed/kind of like coasting?

arpad_m · 03-28-2023, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orangeman13

OK stupid question time - I have an automatic - is downshifting the same as when I just let off the gas to reduce speed/kind of like coasting?

Nope

Normally the automatic transmission decides what the proper gear is based on speed, throttle position, drive mode, transmission mode as well as other inputs and parameters.

You can manually downshift with the left hand side paddle (and upshift with its right hand side counterpart). Alternatively, you can push the shift lever to the left to engage manual mode, and then shift up by pushing the lever up (forward), and down similarly, using opposite input.

Don't be afraid of missing a shift or switching to the wrong gear, the computer will prevent that, you can't do any serious harm to the transmission (but you probably do not want to go over 4000 rpm during the break-in period, so don't be too heavy handed with those downshifts).

WhiteMale · 03-29-2023, 06:55 AM

Mode has nothing to do with it in the context that you asked but breaking down the A10 to it's shift points in those modes is just clown world level of being anal retentive.

vj123 · 03-29-2023, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orangeman13

Is it still OK to drive in sport and track mode or should I leave it in touring?

Driving in sport and track mode should be totally fine.

Key recommendation is not to go past 4k rpm and also not to maintain constant speed for a long time.

rst08tierney · 03-29-2023, 07:39 AM

https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...ackPREP-R3.pdf

Everyone guesses and never produces the fact sheet. We should have an official TrackPREP thread that stays on the top page of the forum.

adamjwilson · 03-29-2023, 07:59 AM

Drive it like you stole it

S**t can be replaced.. the LT1 motor is a strong one!

Jus Cruisin · 03-29-2023, 08:03 AM

The only thing I've done with new vehicles is to layoff the cruise control for the first 4 to 500 miles. I sure would go to the dragstrip and make back to back runs right away. But I just drive 'em.

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arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,712 View My Garage	It's quite okay. This is a proper sports/muscle car and the engine isn't made of cotton candy You'll find extensive information on break-in philosophies here, just perform this search in a proper browser: "break-in site:camaro6.com" __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18 Last edited by arpad_m; 03-28-2023 at 09:50 PM.

03-29-2023, 07:59 AM	#13
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03-29-2023, 08:03 AM	#14
Jus Cruisin Old Gearhead Drives: 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 546	The only thing I've done with new vehicles is to layoff the cruise control for the first 4 to 500 miles. I sure would go to the dragstrip and make back to back runs right away. But I just drive 'em. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 convertible - black - SOLD 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate - black

03-28-2023, 06:21 PM	#3
Orangeman13 Drives: 2023 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 259	Thank you! How can I post a video? I would love to show you guys my 2023 2ss!

03-28-2023, 06:56 PM	#4
302crossram Drives: 2023 Sharkskin 2SS Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: NWFL Posts: 758	A10 upshifts too soon in tour for "break in" Kept mine in sport since delivery to keep the revs up and the load down. YMMV....

03-28-2023, 07:56 PM	#7
302crossram Drives: 2023 Sharkskin 2SS Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: NWFL Posts: 758	IIRC the C7's were limited to 4000rpm up to 500 miles. After 500 the ecu said have at it. Needless to say, after 500 miles I went to 5000rpm twice. Oh the noes! I adhered to all the other guidelines in the manual.

03-28-2023, 08:16 PM	#8
Orangeman13 Drives: 2023 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 259	OK stupid question time - I have an automatic - is downshifting the same as when I just let off the gas to reduce speed/kind of like coasting?

03-29-2023, 06:55 AM	#10
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,020	Mode has nothing to do with it in the context that you asked but breaking down the A10 to it's shift points in those modes is just clown world level of being anal retentive.

03-29-2023, 07:39 AM	#12
rst08tierney Account Suspended Drives: '23 2SS Rapid Blue Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: CA Posts: 202	https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...ackPREP-R3.pdf Everyone guesses and never produces the fact sheet. We should have an official TrackPREP thread that stays on the top page of the forum.

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