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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Breaking in your brand new Camaro the right way for longevity and performance. Thorough info to make sure your brand new ZL1, SS, or LT1, 1LT, car last a long good life.
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How do you all break your cars in? And Yes I split my thumb nail open on that wrench. Still feeling it 😅
Appreciate you making this video. If my dealer ends up delivering my ZL1 I’ll be following your advice for sure.
Dang! Just saw the part where you split your nail…again. 😧
Not funny that you hurt yourself, but with the music still playing in the back while you cursed… lol 😂
Congrats on the ZL1! I was lucky enough to get an allocation for a ‘24 2SS 1LE. It’s supposed to start production next Monday. 🤙🏻
I kept it under 4k and varied the rpms for the first 1500 miles, changed the oil at 1500
Good work!
I'm waiting for my second 2SS 1LE, I usually trade it in every 2 years, this is the last one lol, I have never done the break in, only the oil change, I never had an issue with the car but then again I only keep it for about 2 or 3 years
Great question for you. Many coupes will suffer frame damage if the door is opened while the car is lifted, is the camaro one of them?
Nope certainly isn't. Ive done it many times. I remember some gen4 windows would break when lifted if they werent down haha. Maybe its an older car thing
Yea you're probably right about the older car thing. Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciate it and your wisdom.
Hello, thanks for insightful video
If you do maintenance yourself does the car stay under warranty? I ve been told before (other car brands) if I want to keep the warranty I need to do all the maintenance through dealer, do you know anything about it?
Thanks
You def dont need to do maintenance through dealer with any brand to maintain warranty. Just keep track of your receipts and mileage it was done.
Break it in hard, don’t drag it out, if there’s a weak link go ahead and break it get it out of the way while it has warranty, I was a heavy equipment tech for CAT we’d put in a brand new engine in dump truck or whatever and take it out and run the piss out of it
Watch savage geeses video on engine break in. Might change your mind
Good info. I'm at 150 miles on my SS 1LE.. Can't wait to start doing maintenance on it! Looks like everything is pretty easy to get to whoch is nice for a change.
Its so new!! Haha. Yeah this car is sooo easy to work on. Its why I love these Camaros. Most cars make me deal eith some under tray removal BS just for oil but GM knew we wanted to work on this ourselves. You'll enjoy the maintenance.
Anybody here think it's a very stupid idea to stop production of the Camaro in January 2024. When there's not going to be any challengers And chargers made that year and the Dark horse is going to be marked up big time And twenty twenty four will be back to m s r p price range cause mark UPS are already disappearing and will be gone completely by twenty twenty four Except for the dark horse are any others limited production
I changed my 2ss oil at 750. The oil was clean but when I cut open the filter a good amount of sparkles were on the dirty side. Glad I changed it, engine sounded better too. In a recent video I think it was on SavageGeese a GM engineer said the silicone sealers can cause foaming in the oil, so that's a reason for an early change.
Did the differential at 1500 and it looked new with little material on the magnet.
Good to hear! Funny enough i just saw that savage geese video last night lol and yes your correct about the sealers. From a GM mechanic I know he said diffs can have a lot of contaminants and some dont. Just kinda depends. This one did have a fair amount but nothing out of the ordinary. Glad tour taking care of your ride nice and early. Enjoy it!
Another excellent vid 👍🏽 Regarding the jack points, are you using an adapter for your jack or those pinch weld pads sold by ZL1 add ons?
For what it's worth....I just ordered the ZL1 add ons jack pads yesterday. Haven't jacked up my car yet, but I see on the Camaro6 forums a lot of people getting them, so I figured I would join the bandwagon. 😁.
Good question! I do have an adapter on the lift however i have the zl1 add ons pinch weld pads. I just need to install them. Had them on my last car and really suggest them!
@@Hot-1LE Good to know my purchase won't be a waste since I've not used them yet. 😁👊
@@Hot-1LE Appreciate the response. I know making quality vids like yours is time-consuming. If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion for a vid: how to properly install the ZL1 add on pads. Sounds simple but I'm sure like anything else there is a right and a wrong way to do it and proper placement is important.
Valid request man! Will see what I can do.
I changed my rear differential 3 Xs in 2000 mi. Oil changed at 500 1500 & 2000 . Hopefully that was good . I’m going to change my oil at every 50%
Great video! Curious though where did you see differential at 500 miles. I had 1500 marked for that and the track prep doesnt even mention it. I was just told 1500 by a gm tech. So far I'm at 900 miles and have done 2 oil changes already one at 250 and one at 800 because they were 6 months apart.
I've done it by the book as you described on my 2ss 1le though. Other then the 80 mph rule. On Phoenix highways your getting passed only doing 80 so I've hit 90's without even noticing just keeping flow in the left lane. That was never going to happen lol
Good job bro! Actually your right, the manuals say first at 1500 miles, then after your first track day! ok I'm being a little over the top with it at 600 miles, but itll get another at 1500 and then be done for a bit or depending on my track use. Sounds like your barely driving it haha, I love how people keep the miles off these. Mines the same way, most of the miles was the drive home.
@@Hot-1LE ahh good to know I didn't miss something lol. Yea part of it is I've been waiting for the break in to do more enthusiastic driving. The other reason is i work from home and also have my own daily and my wife's RDX so I have to look for reasons to drive sometimes lol I'm not really intending to make it a garage queen but that's just how it's going so far. Once I break it in I'll be doing more canyon runs and hopefully tracking it!
Have a 23 1ss waited a year and half,picked it up june12 23,first oil change today,first one's free,had 435 miles,gonna do it again around 1400 then gonna get on it.
Congrats on your beast!
After months of trying to get an allocation last year, I found a 24 2ss 1le built exactly how I wanted and I snagged it. What’s your recommendation on changing the transmission fluid during/ after the break-in period?
Damn thats a hard to find one. Congrats! On the manual trans every handful of track days. It stays pretty clean and holds up well. Up to you but i dont change it on break in like i do the other fluids
Bro congratulations again on that car. You inspired me to get one.
Been 3 months now looking one manual zl1 in inventory until I found one just a day ago. Picking it up in a month 1,300 miles from home.
Any advise on the break in period when driving that many highway miles?
Thats awesome man! Congrats! During the first 500 miles try to vary your speed and not go over 80. So i cruised around 60 then 70 then 75 and would drop it back down here and there. Let the clutch break in so no hard high rpm shifts if you can control that lol. When you get it do light braking no hard stops. Drive it for a few miles light braking and then go get something to eat so the rotors can cool down so you get proper bedding of the brakes. Aside from that you should be fine man! I went over 80 a few times. It happens engine wont blow up lol. Just take it a bit easy stay under 4k rpm if ya can and just enjoy it bro. Congrats again. Hard cars to find.
@@Hot-1LE thank you for the valuable information brother!! Definitely getting a 2024 has been a mission. Back in August I negotiated a 2023 one before they never allowed me to make the deposit payment and sold it to someone else. It sucked bc I thought that was my last shot at getting a brand new one. You Keep killing it man I love your tips and videos!! I’ll keep getting ideas from you. Have you thought about a 1le conversion? That’s what I would love to do from a aesthetic point of view.
Update: i am struggling to find the super car oil in stores 😭 and ive been told that the 2024 2ss can take some other oils. Now im a lil confused as to what I should do
You wont find it in stores. You can buy it on amazon for a good price. Or speedway motors.
I accidentally went to like 4500 rpms earlier for a split second at 450 miles and now I’m nervous up late watching break in videos 😢
Haha your car is perfectly fine i wouldn't worry at all
I would love to say thank you so much! Finally got my 2ss 1le blue last week. You taught me so much so keep posting!
Duude congrats!! I needed the positive words right now, thanks and hope you enjoy that car as much as I did
@@Hot-1LE I have been watching you for over 2 years. I had one ordered 2 years ago but the dealer wanted thousands over msrp so I walked, kept watching your videos for motivation and finally got mine. I cannot believe you fit at your height. Lol and I am following your every rule on the break in but, it's hard man. 300 miles going in for ceramic whole car this weekend. I'll post u a pic if I can. I am in florida so if your ever here let me know!
@@Hot-1LE I am you tube illiterate so I had to do a samsung share to show u a picture haha I hope your day gets much better and it will!
Bro i just got a 24 LT1 and the dealership looked crazy when i tried to get my 500 mile oil change
Yeah they tend to do that. They did that to me to and i said "its in your high performance manual". They dont even know their own stuff haha
There are a plethora of videos and articles stating why you should not be “easy” on an engine during break it. It’s your car and thus your decision of course but using synthetic oil and keeping the load down whether up or downshifting is not proper break in. The rings need to seal properly and that’s all there is to it. Just because a manufacturer states a procedure does not mean they have your best interest(s) in mind for you, the consumer.
Yes lots of videos and articles from people that dont engineer the engines themselves. After doing this over 20 years ive seen a lot of engine rebuilds and blown engines with this approach. If thats what you want to believe then more power to ya its your purchase. The ring sealing theory is very old skool
@@Hot-1LE Nothing old school about ring sealing. You can dyno an engine right after a build and watch the power number go up after a few runs and the burning oil go down as the rings seal. These arnt smucks off the street saying this stuff either if that’s the impression.
Regardless, I am not trying to convince you, I felt it was beneficial information for others but everyone is free to do what they feel is best.
@nicholaswarner1143 i feel ya man. Different with engine build vs factory. Theres even videos of them revving to redline on new engines at the factory for the initial set in. Theres also tons of videos of people explaining why you follow break in haha. Savagegeese made a great one on it
Just got an allocation for a 24 2ss 1le. So beyond excited and nervous
Dude congrats! The perfect car
just got a new 2023 3lt v6 does it need a break in period? im about 500 miles currently
They all do. But its really the first 500 miles that matter the most so your pretty much free now haha
And you should be added oil in the filter before you screw it back into place. Just my opinion.nice car.
Yup very true! I actually did do that here but good to reaffirm!
Ok 500miles oil change 1500 2oil change how look at the rear-end at 2000 metal fileing for sure
Ya the rear end having metal glitter is normal thats why they do the magnetic plugs. But def good to change it early and on a maintenance basis depending how you drive the car
So is the approach here to do oil and differential fluid at 500 and 1500 miles, then a more regular routine after?
Yessir
I wanna see this car at the track or something. Get some content popping.
Break in first sir. But yes track and canyons are being planned
At 461 miles currently on my 2023 Z. One more round trip to work and I'll be at 505 miles and will be doing the same thing you did👍😁. Thanks for the video, and yes, I've done a few pulls myself...not to redline, but did go a bit over 4,000 a couple times😬😬. I mean, let's be real...how can you NOT do a handful of pulls with this car right?. Hopefully nothing with the engine or rear end is screwed up because of it😮. As of now everything still runs and feels fine! 😁👍👌
Awesome car man! Yeah its basically impossible to not do a little pull here and there lol. It'll be fine im confident of it. These cars are so over built. This whole break in process got the green flag from a GM mechanic as well I been following for some time. He says early oil and diff is one of the best things you can do. Glad to see your loving your Z.
Followed break in, didnt abuse my 2SS, one day, merged into the high way, got up to 65mph and my engine just blew... i was unlucky, got my car about 3 weeks ago, new engine, doing it aaaalll over again, sucks, had my car at 8778 miles when it happened too, so faulty engine?
Sorry to hear that man. Yeah bad parts gunna fail nothing proper break in can prevent
This video showed me that I broke in my last Camaro the right way, I shall do the same with my next one as well thanks for the confirmation.
Good job bro! Helping keep these camaros on the road long term!
@@Hot-1LE Yup yup!
I have one its 1500miles
Nice video man! My apologies, I did bust a laugh when you smashed your hand when pulling on the wrench 😂, been there. Only part I screwed up on my 1LE was the diff fluid. Waited over 5k before I changed it. Totally forgot.
😂😂 bro I watch it and laugh. Watching people get minor pain is funny 🤣 tbh 5k your still ahead of like 90 percent camaro owners lol. Since you dont really track thats still pretty darn good. Im coming to visit you this summer and i hope we dont die of the heat!
Lol, I’ll be here melting but here 😂
That’s a beautiful car! Did you have any hesitation buying the ZL1 with the M6 since you had some issues with your last 2 M6 1LE? And the oil drain plug is 18 foot pounds if you want to use a torque wrench or post it on your next video. 👍🏻
Thanks for the info! With that low lbs i just do hand snug. I made sure the clutch felt right before buying it. But otherwise my trade off was a mustang or a older corvette. But the stang id need to get new seats eventually. So its like cost of a clutch or seats lol. Id rather just do the clutch if it comes to it. But was happy with what i got.
@@Hot-1LE well good luck and enjoy the extra 200 Hp and torque. 👍🏻
Hey man, I’m a brand new Camaro 2ss owner and had a couple of questions:
1) I’ve noticed when daily driving I can hear rocks kicking up under the car more than my previous vehicles. Is this normal?
2) Did you get PPF for your Camaro? I can’t decide for mine, it’s so expensive…
Thanks!
Hey bro. 1. Yup its in part with the stickier tiers/wider tiress and just the design of the car body. Get some rock guards. I suggest acs composite but they are kinda pricey and there is other brands. 2. Ppf getting installed on this car next week. Yes i suggest it. The paint on these cars gets pretty beat up.
@@Hot-1LE Awesome, thanks! I also had another question. I know we aren’t supposed to go above 4k rpm during break in (manual says for 1,500 miles), and yesterday when I was driving (I’m at 700 miles now) I had my arm resting right behind the shifter and accidentally click the mode changer button while driving. It went from tour to sport to track all while I was slowing down and RPM’s hit 4.5k for about 10 seconds, do you think I should be concerned?
Your fine bro. I mean ive already gone higher than that. Its really to keep people from doing it too much and excessively. Your all good no worries
@@Hot-1LE Thanks, I’m a nervous reck at the moment because I spent so much and I’m a new camaro owner so I want to make sure I do everything right Lol
😅 understandable! Been there. Am there lol
Man that’s a pretty ZL1!!! I like this content, good info all around. Unfortunately for me, I rarely buy new. I just have to hope the previous owner is someone like you who follows the proper break in.
I really appreciate it man!
@@Hot-1LE Let me ask you this fella, are people still able to order a new ZL1? I have been checking the used market and folks want 68-72k for a car that has 10k miles on it. A brand new one stickers in that range. Doesn’t make much sense for me to buy used if what I am seeing is accurate and I can go find a new one with the spec I like. What are your thoughts? I’m near Atlanta GA and there seem to be a decent amount of new inventory with a manual. My only other real must have is on color. I always like my cars in Black. Although I will say your Red is real dawg gone nice 👍
Well man technically you can but a lot of dealers arent taking orders and it will be sheer luck if you can get an order with an allocation right now. Your best bet is finding one on chevys website and calling the dealer. Almost all of then are going to push addons and markups so be prepared to try to haggle or just try another dealer. Its an effort for sure! Appreciate your support man i wish you luck. Total pain trying to get one of these cars right now
It took me over a month to break in my 2021 Camaro SS 1LE. 1500 miles of easy driving... Changed the rear diff fluid at 1500 miles too. Oil is the life blood, and the oil filter is the liver... Having a 6 speed makes it easy to vary speeds..
Great video.Great advice for anyone with a new car or truck.
appreciate it man! Love seeing people take care of their vehicles!
got one recently! going to do my oil change and diff fluid change around 500-520 miles :) do i do this again at 1500? just clarifying lol, ty!
Awesome congrats! You can double check the high performance manual supplement. But yes oil 500 and 1500. Diff is cheap and easy to do so might as well do it at both as well. Or diff at 1500 and after first track day
@@Hot-1LE sounds good :) appreciate you my guy
@@Hot-1LE do you also recommend an oil catch can?
I dont run one myself. You gotta lift the s/c to install it and GM could blame that for warranty engine repairs so I dont. In some more miles when i tune I probably will.
So only do this if your tracking your car?
I would be doing this even if i didint track it. But its up to you. Def do it if tracking (per gm)
Best thing you could have done was swap out to amsoil from Mobil 1.
this break in inspection should be on all, if not, most cars. thank you
How's your ZL1 doing with the easy break in?
I'm purchasing one in a few days and want to do the easy break-in with a few light pulls occasionally.
Its been doing great. Couple of canyon runs and a few track days already its at around 3600 miles and running strong.
First oil change was free from GM with my ‘22. I certainly didn’t do it at 500 miles but to each their own.
Im just following the high performance supplement that came with the car. Do what you will with your vehicle. My first free oil change on my 1ss1le the dealer put in 15w50. I had to go home and dump it. Since then its worth the cost for me to know its done right. If you got a good dealer then im jealous haha! Enjoy your ride man
Waiting on my 2ss to hit the dealership so figured I better watch your video here lol. Going from a 21 lt1 to I hope a last model year 2ss
Bro im excited for you! Your going to loveeeeee it!
Just got a 2023 LT1 delivered to me 2 days again and was curious if I had to change the diff fluid that soon if I won’t be tracking the car
Congrats on the car! You dont have to. If you want to keep it long term id do the first one at 1500 or 3k miles. But its up to you entirely your not going to blow the diff out by not doing it that soon.
Duuuude. I don’t comment much on TH-cam videos but we have shared a few comments back and forth over the years. Been watching your videos from the start. I currently have a SS 1LE and the same day I see you now have a ZL1, my dealer calls me and says my ZL1 is built and on its way. Twinning!
Whhaaaattt dude that is huge!! Hell ya man congrats im pumped for you. Hell ya twinning 😅. Your going to love it i promise
got 306 miles on my 2023 zl1 in 7 weeks 80 miles driving back from dealer but mine is the other red color
Red tintcoat is awesome!! I did 500 miles on the way home 😅. Congrats on your beast
I really hope you had Jack stands under the car when you work , and don't just trust a jack. I know a former mechanic who did, and he's no longer with us when his jack failed and crushed him.
There was a jack stand right next to the lift. I use both incase the stand gives out. Thank you for looking out for me!
Man watching you change the diff fluid with the car “raised” on some thin pieces of wood gives me claustrophobia 🤣
😂 ya its tight down there but i feel less anxiety cause its not on a jack. Im also pretty damn lazy so I go the easier route lol!
Would u reccomend the sunroof option or no?
I saw your 2ss 1le had one but not the ZL1.
For me personally i didint really like it. Whenever i used it the sun got in my eyes. Im taller too so with a helmet on I would still fit but I had to sit in a very specific position to not rub the roof with the helmet. Ultimately i found myself rarely using it. I did enjoy it open on early morning canyon runs. And some late night cruises. But overall i usually had it closed. I did like the look of it cracked open though.
Does your ZL1 have a belly pan that must be removed first? My 23 ZL1 is in transit now. My 2015 ZL1 has a belly pan that must be removed to perform an oil and filter change. It would be great If I didn't have to remove a belly pan. Let me know...Thanks!
Nope it doesn't! Neither did my ss 1les. Its really easily accessible and a pleasure to work on. The brakes are a pleasure as well. Easiest car I've ever worked on.
@@Hot-1LE Excellent!! Thank You!!
Great intro 🎉
Thank you man!!
Bro my dealership only uses Valvoline oil whenever I do my oil change for my 22 2SS 1LE is that good? Or should I buy Mobil oil?
I think they are not using the right oil. It needs to be rated dexos R and previously it was dexos 2. 0w-40. Mobile 1 super car (previously esp) was the correct oil.
@@Hot-1LE smh I knew it! never taking it there again haha
Where can you buy the rubber bushing at? Have a link?
I found ac delco ones on amazon but they are like $4 each when you can buy the entire bolt for 6 lol. Ill have to search for better pricing.
Can you not take it back to the dealer for this oil change under the first year free oil change service with a new purchase?
I could. I dont trust the dealers to touch the car. In my 1ss 1le the dealer put 15w50 oil in it. It takes 0w40. Drove it home and dumped the oil and did it myself. At this point its easy reassurance for me to just pay myself.
@@Hot-1LE understood
I did the oil at 500 .. and then at 1500 and the Differential two
Perfect! Good job man
Hey quick question: Where do you hold the car up with jack stands? I
Pinch welds. If you look under the car behind the front tire there is two rectangular cut outs of the body trim (or side skirt if you have that) one is for a jack. One is for a stand. Then theres the pinch weld right there
@@Hot-1LE Thanks! Changing my diff fluid soon and this will be the first time lifting my camaro.
That knuckle buster 😂 did that too many times. 👍
:D I bet you felt that haha. Once the endorphins hit though its all smiles lol!
For my break in for my 21’ LT1 I drive it under 4K rpm’s until 1k miles I couldn’t hold off any longer and I floored it afterwards haha. I did change the oil aswell at 500 miles as recommended so I feel I did the break in somewhat correctly 😂
😂 its ok man im not saying i havent floored it 😅 good on you for the early oil change and self restraint haha
@@Hot-1LE yeah it was torture for the first 1k miles couldn’t wait for 500 more 🤣
🤣🤣 i feeel that comment lol
Keep pumping the content when you can that’s one good looking Zee
I hope you know how much I appreciate this man!!
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My hommie! I grand you three wishes.
@@Hot-1LE Bet 1st wish is for you to trade me your ZL1 for our Mazda CX5 😆
I dont make a good genie. Can we barter? 😅😅
@@Hot-1LE 😆😆😆
They make ez drain plugs for doing oil changes, no mess and super convenient!
Ive eyeballed those a few times. Not sure how much i trust it lol
@@Hot-1LE I have a 23’ SS and it’s been a game changer for me. It has a little safety clip to make sure it doesn’t come loose
Whats the brand your using bro? Ill check it out.
Is there a torque on the fill and drain rear diff
24ft lb torque. I dont usually measure that myself Just go hand snug. But cant hurt.
You know, I regret not getting a camaro 😂
😂 theres always time. Well not really. But theres like 7 months lol
Totally agree to disagree.
Fair enough its your investment choose whats best for your needs.
I just did my 1500 mile oil change and rear diffuser fluid change the other week. Can finally open her up now.
One thing, I never had any rubber gasket on the oil drain plug, even at my 500 mile oil change. I had checked on the forums before doing my first oil change to see if I needed a crush washer, and I was told there wasn't any sort of washer or gasket.
Good job man! What year is your car? I had told a friend they dont have one either. But im quite sure it was built into the drain plug. This one had it right there. Totally didint think there was previously either!
@@Hot-1LE Mine is a 2022 2SS 1LE. Picked it up on July 25th of last year, so yeah, I don't put many miles on it during the year. But it is just a fun, weekend car, and gets put away for 4 months over the winter. But I'm leaving on a driving vacation with it on Monday to Utah, and wanted to be sure she was fully broken in before I left.
Road trip with the camaro. So much fun! They do so well your going to love it! Get a pull or two in your in the free now haha. Have a safe trip bro
What kind of oil ?
Mobile 1 "supercar". 0w40 Dexos R. Thats what GM recommends now.