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Old May 20th, 2008, 10:55 AM
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I just bought a 2008 Chevy Aveo last weekend and wanted to know what some of you recommend for the proper break in procedure for the engine.
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Break in periods are much less stringent these days. When you purchase a new vehicle there will be a section in the owners manual about it. Then engine is broken at the factory before it is installed so the need for a 500 mile oil change is now gone. Also varying your speed and not maintaining a steady speed are gone as well. There a few items they want you to do though... just read the owners manual and it will inform you of what those are.
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A good long run is said to be the best for a new engine. Let it reach running temp andrun itfor and hour or two.[/align]
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Drive it like you stole it! and keep going.
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Drive it like you stole it! and keep going.
their would be no better way to break it in..lol
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