Engine power before 500 miles

[wschomburg]

I believe that smarter people than me have mentioned that 500mi for normal spirited driving, but 1500 for track is recommended. (I know the manual just says 1500)

... and that it is more about brakes, tires, differentials, etc... than engine

e-diff is 1500 miles, Engine 500 miles so total break in time before track days should be at 1500mi

 

[dribs15]

That's not entirely true, since the manual specifically mentions different intervals for brakes, tires... Actually, there is no mention of 500 miles in the manual-only 1500 and to keep it under 4000 RPM for that time. The tach redline seems to be a reminder to take it easy and there is no limiting function of RPM. C8s have a power limiting function, but I know of none for the Caddy.

You are correct. I was just trying to delineate what has been pointed out about the red line jumping up at 500, but everything being completed by 1500.

I also (mis?)remember certain posts by people (I won't use names without being 100% sure) with more intimate knowledge (+/- part of development of the BW's) with their interpretations. If I have time I'll try to research/dig them up to try and verify... but in light of that iagree to always read/go by the manual.

 

[Throat Yogurt]

I understand but just to be devils advocate, if break in is 1,500 miles why should our tach change to 6,500 rpm’s at 500 miles? What message are they sending when the training wheels are taken off at 500 miles?

It doesn't make sense to me either, which is why I said "if" you believe the owner's manual. Not sure I do, but I took the safe approach and followed it anyway.

 

[shbox]

You are correct. I was just trying to delineate what has been pointed out about the red line jumping up at 500, but everything being completed by 1500.

I also (mis?)remember certain posts by people (I won't use names without being 100% sure) with more intimate knowledge (+/- part of development of the BW's) with their interpretations. If I have time I'll try to research/dig them up to try and verify... but in light of that iagree to always read/go by the manual.

Yes, if it is printed in the manual, this is what you should go by. If there is a warranty issue, you will have this to refer to. You would not believe the amount of data the computer keeps track of. It's kinda shocking.

 

[Speed Racer 007]

Yes, if it is printed in the manual, this is what you should go by. If there is a warranty issue, you will have this to refer to. You would not believe the amount of data the computer keeps track of. It's kinda shocking.

Re: computer- I knew shit was crazy when Mercedes fixed my DRL which wasn't working with a software file. When I asked about performance logs, they mentioned over 30 different tables were accessible to them, via computer, which included speed/rpm's/g-meter.