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Meaning you were done with break in as directed by the manual.What do you mean "drive it without restrictions"? Does that include the race track?
So you drove it up to the new redline after 500 miles. I’m half way there and hard to see myself doing so for 1500 miles. You can select your answer at the top of the page to keep a tally.My "without restriction" vote (500mi) is based on my use which is street only. I didn't do any hard digs and stayed within RPM limits, but I didn't baby it either. We have some great back road/mountain driving loops that allowed for lots of varied RPM and loading scenarios.
Meaning you were done with break in as directed by the manual.
Didn't realize the 1500 miles was for track. In that case the poll was intended for street driving break in. Wish they were more clear in the manual.You didn't answer my question. Track driving and street driving have two different break-ins: 1500 and 500 miles each, respectively. So which is it?
The only mileage I find in the owners manual (page 236) for break-in is for 1500 miles. The lower red line indication used during the first 500 miles has no reference with it about break-in.You didn't answer my question. Track driving and street driving have two different break-ins: 1500 and 500 miles each, respectively. So which is it?
If it's 1500 like the manual states, why would they move the red line up at 500? Not sure what to make of it.The only mileage I find in the owners manual (page 236) for break-in is for 1500 miles. The lower red line indication used during the first 500 miles has no reference with it about break-in.
I thought it was just a reminder to take it easy. IIRC, the C8s actually got a power jump at 500 miles. Haven't heard anything like that on the Caddys. The manual says what it says. IDK why. They aren't always correct or complete.If it's 1500 like the manual states, why would they move the red line up at 500? Not sure what to make of it.
My understanding is 1500 miles is for Track driving. I think the engineers want to get some heat cycles on the engine, transmission and differential before you go all out on the track.If it's 1500 like the manual states, why would they move the red line up at 500? Not sure what to make of it.
The first part of that document mimics just what the owners manual says (which is not BW specific). It even says ALL models require a 1500 mile break-in. So does the Camaro supplement. So, while the 1500 miles is restated for track, it also is the same for normal driving.My understanding is 1500 miles is for Track driving. I think the engineers want to get some heat cycles on the engine, transmission and differential before you go all out on the track.
Most follow the supplement info for the Camaro.
Someone posted an unofficial version for the Blackwings.
This debate will never end, I think the answer is, it depends. When in doubt, follow manufacturer recommendations.The first part of that document mimics just what the owners manual says (which is not BW specific). It even says ALL models require a 1500 mile break-in. So does the Camaro supplement. So, while the 1500 miles is restated for track, it also is the same for normal driving.
I agree. The book is written. No one has to abide by it if they don't want to.I'm not getting involved in this one. This horse has been beaten so many times. I know what the book says, do want you want.