Breaking in a 2003 Bonneville SSEi
02-17-2003, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
How about pushing hard every now and again at 118,000 miles??? Synthetic Oil, performance plugs, Bla Bla Bla...
Most of the newer engines don't require break in periods... But I'd be good to it for the first 500-1000 miles... Other than that drive like you always would...
Most of the newer engines don't require break in periods... But I'd be good to it for the first 500-1000 miles... Other than that drive like you always would...
02-17-2003, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by vze3r85p
I've heard that synthics are no good in higher milage engines. They are too thin .
02-18-2003, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by vze3r85p
1995 with 15K . Where do you drive ? To the mail box?
I had an engine swap after the other one finally burst at 155K or so. I never did drive it with the old engine.
02-18-2003, 07:27 PM
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What exactly happened with the older engine at 155K? I know a few people with 175K-200K on theirs. Mine'* at 109,200 and I hope it lasts a LOOOOOOOOONG time.
What exactly happened with the older engine at 155K? I know a few people with 175K-200K on theirs. Mine'* at 109,200 and I hope it lasts a LOOOOOOOOONG time.
02-18-2003, 10:03 PM
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The first owner sadly beat the **** out of the car. I had to cut the ground effects that were hanging, and it was very dirty inside. He cracked the intake, so I got a used 3800 with about 4K on it.
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Re: Breaking in a 2003 Bonneville SSEi
Originally Posted by rjkbills12
Hey,
I have been lurking on this board for a while now, you all know your stuff. I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to how to properly break in a new car? I am approx. 6 weeks from getting a brand new Bonneville. This car is coming straight from the factory (I had to order it to get one w/o sunroof). One of my buddies recommends driving like a grandma for the first 500 miles and then let'er rip. Any help you could give would be cool.
I have been lurking on this board for a while now, you all know your stuff. I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to how to properly break in a new car? I am approx. 6 weeks from getting a brand new Bonneville. This car is coming straight from the factory (I had to order it to get one w/o sunroof). One of my buddies recommends driving like a grandma for the first 500 miles and then let'er rip. Any help you could give would be cool.
i hate you. i hate you. i hate you. i hate you. grrr.
hehe jklol I am so frustrated I can't even find a 2000 for myself :?
!! maybe you are feeling generous and will send the car to me....no?? ok, i knew that was coming...haha...anyway enjoy the car :o 
02-21-2003, 12:45 AM
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Hey everybody!
Thanks for the tips!
Tamara, if you are ever in the Detroit area look me up. I'll take you out for a spin! PS I love the rap you have on your site!
Thanks for the tips!
Tamara, if you are ever in the Detroit area look me up. I'll take you out for a spin! PS I love the rap you have on your site!
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