This Is The 2020 Corvette Break-In Schedule: Video
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The excitement surrounding the first-ever mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette is palpable, and no doubt anyone lucky enough to own one is eager to let it rip as soon as possible. However, Chevy recommends a simple break-in process in order to properly set the vehicle up for a long life and maximum performance. Now, the 2020 Corvette break-in schedule is outlined in the following Corvette Academy video.
Right out of the box, the first 200 miles break in the tires and brake linings, and Chevy recommends avoiding hard cornering and hard stops, while also driving at moderate speeds. The first 500 miles of the 2020 Corvette break-in schedule limits engine torque in low gears to help the M1L eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission properly bed.
“If you have a brand-new gear and you’re wearing it in with excessive torque, you can create wear patterns that are not ideal,” says Corvette powertrain engineer, Garett Kerns.
For this part of the 2020 Corvette break-in schedule, Chevy recommends avoiding full-throttle starts, abrupt stops, and driving at constant speeds. This latter bit includes use of the cruise control function. Also, try to keep the engine below 4,000 rpm.
Finally, for the first 1,500 miles of the 2020 Corvette break-in schedule, it’s recommended to check the engine oil level at every fuel-up, and to add oil if it’s low, as Chevy says that oil and fuel consumption may be higher during the break-in period. It’s also recommended to wait until after the first 1,500 miles to drive the new Corvette in any track day events. Check out our precious coverage on how to prepare the 2020 Corvette for a track day.
After the passing the 1,500-mile mark, the 2020 Corvette break-in period will be complete, and it’ll be time to enjoy the car to its fullest!
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Clearly there are owners of the 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette that are not following the rules as they make YouTube videos of how the their new Corvette responds when they attempt to mis-treat or abuse it by doing things which they are told not to do; thus, Chevrolet needs to consider selling moron edition of the C8 Corvette with 500 miles already on the odometer.
Very few people have access to a closed track to run this vehicle at full power. Same with any other vehicle with high hp numbers. Speed limit is still around 70 on interstates. Better have some extra cash put back for tickets, and lawyers and insurance. Or you won’t be driving long.
All you need is a radar detector and a brain;
I have 2016 ATS-V and routinely drive it over 100mph.
What you need to do is find a highway near you that is safe from tickets and other drivers on the road.
I have a parkway near me where I know every hot spot for cops hiding plus I have an Escort MAX 360 radar (I had a K40 radar years ago wired into my old 2010 Camaro and this Escort is just as good at a 3rd of the price). I avoid driving like an asshole around other drivers and scare them with high speeds. This parkway near me isn’t that crowded and on weekdays in the middle afternoon you can go for miles by yourself. At these times I drive hard and fast, only putting myself at risk.
At the same time I also have to agree with you that your still not close to using the full power of your car but you can drive fast if you have a game plan.
That’s right! I am always thinking one speeding ticket in my C7 Corvette could cost me dearly! Not easy to stay under the speed limit.
They’re not telling you that the “black box” records how the vehicle is driven.
a lot of owners already “”BROKE “” in their c8.
Of course the Vette will have to break in, don’t want too many old owners soil the seats from new sudden acceleration ,😁😏😁 …
I have about 725 miles on my C8. I’d like to take it up Highway 2 or some of the Malibu and Santa Monica and Santa Susana Mountains here in the North and Northwest areas. I’ve been quite easy on the engine most of the time, although early in its life I made manual down shift errors and the so called lock out did not engage so the RPMs screamed during my mis-shift. Somehow, I did this three times.