Run non-synthetic for the 1st 600 miles?

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Jul 10, 2003 | 07:50 AM

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Ryanmcd2

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Originally posted by WildRice
Just checked my stick and @ 2500 she has not used a drop, the color is about what I've seen at this mileage in all of the cars i've owned (all went over 100K). This car had 509 on it when I took delivery. Every one in the dealership had taken her out and let her rip. I have not taken it easy on her either since I figured any damage fron an improper break-in was already done. I have driven the car to red line at wot most every time I take her out and have played around at 120 or so a few times. I realilze this is anecdotal but we are kind of pioneers with this car so every experience has at least some merit. These cars are just too much fun.

That sounds like the way I treated my NSX, 0 problems in 6 years. :-)

Jul 10, 2003 | 08:49 AM

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The Barst

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I would bet there is an additive to aid break-in. The new vettes come with synthetic from the factory also. Mine drank almost a quart in 4k miles, but I have driven the **** out of her. The oil wasn't black. Also, I checked the level when I got the car and it looked like it was overfilled a bit?

Jul 11, 2003 | 06:20 AM

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Eric Lyublinsky

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I have talked to many motor builders and they all say to run Dyno oil for brake in for the rings to seat. So when I peak up mine the first thing I will be doing is droping the oil in favor for Dyno for the first 5000 miles or so and then change back to Redline after brake in.

Eric