02-23-2021, 05:56 PM | #1 |
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Break in and first oil change.
Just purchased a 2021 zl and it has 4 miles on it. I’m sure 10 different people will tell you different break in procedures are but was wondering what zl1 owners have done. Also wanted to know when you got your first oil change, my salesman said 6k miles which I don’t exactly agree with. Thanks for replies.
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02-23-2021, 05:57 PM | #2 |
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02-23-2021, 05:59 PM | #3 |
This link gives you the guide on how to break in everything, not just the motor!
https://camarosofmichigan.com/2018/2..._guide-min.pdf 1. ATTAIN THE RIGHT MILEAGE NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN Models: Camaro SS Coupe, Camaro V6 equipped with the 1LE Performance Package, Camaro V8 equipped with the 1LE Performance Package, Camaro ZL1 Coupe and Camaro ZL1 equipped with the 1LE Performance Package All Camaro models have a required break-in period during the first 1,500 miles (2414 km) that can help with the life of their performance. PART/DRIVING BEHAVIOR TIME PERIOD ACTION Tires First 200 miles (322 km) Drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering Brake linings First 200 miles (322 km) Avoid making hard stops (recommended every time brake linings are replaced) Full-throttle starts and abrupt stops First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid full-throttle starts and abrupt stops Exceeding 4000 rpm First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid exceeding 4000 rpm Cruise control or driving at one constant speed First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid cruise control or driving at one constant speed Letting the engine labor or lugging the engine First 500 miles (800 km) Avoid letting the engine labor or lugging the engine. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear (this rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period) Recommended first oil change First 500 miles (800 km) Change the engine oil after reaching the first 500 miles Track or competitive driving First 1,500 miles (2414 km) Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools or similar activities Engine oil maintenance First 1,500 miles (2414 km) Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary (oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 1,500 miles) Please note: It is r |
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02-23-2021, 06:04 PM | #4 |
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Go by the owners manual recommended service intervals and your ZL1 will be fine!
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02-23-2021, 06:22 PM | #5 |
Share some pic's when you have time, we all like to see it. |
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02-23-2021, 06:26 PM | #6 |
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During my break in I didn’t baby the car but I didn’t trash it either. I put about 300 stop and go miles on it in stop and go local driving, sometimes stretching it out a little but not to redline. I then drove it 1300 miles from TN to Colorado where I was moving when I bought it. Did my first oil change and rear end fluid change upon arrival in Colorado. A year and a half later, I’ve had no issues.
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02-23-2021, 07:35 PM | #7 | |
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Otherwise no issues (other than those associated with continuous mods).
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02-23-2021, 08:25 PM | #8 |
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As per GM...first oil change at 500 miles then 1500 miles. Tell your salesman to read up on the literature. This isn't a Silverado!
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02-23-2021, 09:50 PM | #9 |
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I've always been amazed at how sales folks sometimes have no idea what they're selling.
ALMOST makes me want to go be a salesman for a month of a few vehicles I'm familiar with, mostly GM cars and trucks. |
02-24-2021, 11:57 AM | #10 |
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Manual says to keep the RPMs below 4K ( I don’t remember if it’s for the first 500 or 1500 miles).
Change engine oil at 500 then again at 1500 ( it’s cheap insurance). Change rear differential oil at 1500 miles.
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02-24-2021, 12:35 PM | #11 |
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Yep opinionated topic. I go 1000-1500 miles for an oil change because I believe in getting that out of there at that time, but otherwise I don't flog it with throttle or brakes but I drive it like I intend to do every day. I'm really not a believer in "break-in" of anything.
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02-24-2021, 12:43 PM | #12 | |
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02-24-2021, 12:56 PM | #13 |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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Here's the Chevy performance LT4 crate motor break in procedure. Follow this guide starting at step #6. You do not need to do the first oil change until 500 miles (i.e. skip step 10).
Steps #8 and #9 are for seating the rings and should be done as early as possible after 30 miles. |
02-24-2021, 01:52 PM | #14 |
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500 on my 1st
1500 on 2nd Going in Saturday to get my first oil change in my winter beater. 2020 Acadia AT-4. 5000 miles. It gets no respect.
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