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Originally Posted by Artos
Wish I could find that post...I recall the 500mi was tied to the oil, but overall the break in suggestions were pretty close. Sorry if I'm off on this.
I think he pulled them from the manual...I didn't pay too much attn because I don't have a vette & only focused on my own 1500.  |
Tied to the oil sure, but more specifically the degredation of the oil's anti foaming properties If I could link the PDF I googled I would, but search g_0000205212 and the first link that pops up is the PDF via CorvetteForum.com Below is the guts from that PDF:
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To: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac Dealers
2014/2015 Z51 and Z06 Corvettes – Additional Required Maintenance
The following message only applies to dry sump Corvettes that have not had their first oil change performed.
Some 2014/2015 Z51 and Z06 Corvettes may experience a condition that leads to oil leaking out from the air cleaner assembly. This
condition may be caused by running the engine continuously at a high engine speed with the first factory fill oil, resulting in silicone
sealants in the engine’s gaskets degrading the oil’s anti-foaming agents. The oil foam has no effect on the engine’s durability.
Effective Immediately:
GM is changing the required maintenance schedule for all 2014/2015 Z51 and Z06 Corvettes equipped with dry sump systems. The new
schedule will require the oil/filter be changed immediately after the break-in period, which occurs after the first 500 miles of operation.
Once the break-in oil change is performed and the Oil Life Monitoring system is reset, customers should follow the Oil Life Monitoring
system for all future oil change needs.
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