Re: New Truck Break-In

From: Gordon Thomas Adams (gta0001@jove.acs.unt.edu)
Date: Wed Jan 06 1999 - 16:43:33 EST


I agree with Alan. I never had any problem with my camaro , and intend to
do the same with my R/T. Besides if something is going to go wrong, it is
better sooner than later, especially with respect to warranty.

gordon
99 R/T rc black

On Tue, 5 Jan 1999, Alan Short wrote:

> Rob Agnew wrote:
> >
> > <snip>
> > Any suggestions on how best to drive the truck during the break in
> > period??
> >
> > Always,
> >
> > Ward
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > I followed the break-in instructions in the owners manual .... worked
> > for me.
> >
> > Rob Agnew
> > ragnew@islandnet.com
> > Victoria, B.C.
> > Canada
>
> I have driven my R/T as hard as I can for the entire 11,000 miles, so
> far no trouble. Same with my brothers Z28, 55,000 hard miles, no
> trouble. I think the most important thing to remember is check fluid
> levels at least once a week and change oil and filter ahead of schedule,
> for the 1st 5,000 or so miles, I changed every 2,000 mi. As the parts
> wear in they generate metal particles. Later, after 10,000 mi, have
> accumulated, a regular maintanance schedule is OK. My way. Alan S.
>



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