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Originally Posted by Jeb114
Do you still have to “break in” a new vehicle today?
In a word, no. Lubricants and engine oil have come a long way, compared to the products of old; they protect metal parts much better than their predecessors. In addition, the steel and aluminum used for engine parts come from the factory already conditioned and treated, thus ready to run.
The only caveat comes with that first oil change. Make sure you change your new car's oil and filter for the first time at 1500 miles unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer. The reason? Metal has worn off while mating surfaces were established, and those metal scraps need to be removed from the engine before they cause long-term damage.
SAE guidelines.
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The C7 Corvette with the same engine the manual says to break it in for the first 500 miles so I would advise to do so. No constant speed or excess rpm until 500 miles. the red line on tach even stays at 4500 until you reach the 500 mile limit. Enjoyed watching my tach change at exactly 500 miles in my vette. Don't know if Camaro does the same.