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Here is a copy of a post, between two site members, from last summer dealing with break in and some references added at the time:

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Originally Posted by Solstice Forum

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Do yourself a favor and break in your new diff for the first 1000 miles per the owners manual. It does make a difference

For your reference;

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Originally Posted by Solstice Owner's Manual On-Line Version

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines for the first 500 miles (805 km):

• Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow.

• Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

• Do not make full-throttle starts; also refrain from using the full throttle while driving. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.

If these break-in procedures are not followed, the vehicle's engine, axle, or other parts could be damaged.

Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.

Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.

And some additonal/supplemental information

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Axle break in procedures must be strictly adhered to during initial break-in as outlined in the Owners Manual. This also applies to any replacement axles that would be installed in a customer's vehicle. For 500 miles (800 km), it is suggested that rapid acceleration be avoided, as well as to avoid driving at the same speed for more than five or ten minutes at a time. The vehicle should also not be used for towing during the break-in process.

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Any GM Solstice Service Manual and Service Bulletin information found here on site, or Sales and Product information should be thought of as correct and accurate as of the date posted. After that any information or procedure should be confirmed as still correct with your dealership.

Last edited by Small Dealer : 02-08-2007 at 08:04 AM.

	Small Dealer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under an invisibility cloak, somewhere in the Northeast	Here is a copy of a post, between two site members, from last summer dealing with break in and some references added at the time: Quote: Originally Posted by Solstice Forum Quote: Do yourself a favor and break in your new diff for the first 1000 miles per the owners manual. It does make a difference For your reference; Quote: Originally Posted by Solstice Owner's Manual On-Line Version New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines for the first 500 miles (805 km): • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow. • Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h). • Do not make full-throttle starts; also refrain from using the full throttle while driving. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. If these break-in procedures are not followed, the vehicle's engine, axle, or other parts could be damaged. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. And some additonal/supplemental information Quote: Axle break in procedures must be strictly adhered to during initial break-in as outlined in the Owners Manual. This also applies to any replacement axles that would be installed in a customer's vehicle. For 500 miles (800 km), it is suggested that rapid acceleration be avoided, as well as to avoid driving at the same speed for more than five or ten minutes at a time. The vehicle should also not be used for towing during the break-in process. __________________ INFORMATION POSTED ON SITE Any GM Solstice Service Manual and Service Bulletin information found here on site, or Sales and Product information should be thought of as correct and accurate as of the date posted. After that any information or procedure should be confirmed as still correct with your dealership. Last edited by Small Dealer : 02-08-2007 at 08:04 AM.