BierBurner

Last night I talked my friend into buying a 2006 Cobalt SS 2.0 I must say I am glad that I talked him into this car over the New Honda Civic Si.

After he baught it he was so pleased that I help him that he let me drive it off the lot. Holly s**t. For 20K you can't go wrong. I think this will be my next Daily driver.
I currently have a 2002 Audi TT roadster quattro. So I have high standards and could not let him buy a Japanese car. The fit and finish on the Cobalt is much nicer than the Honda. Don't get me wrong. The honda is a nice car, but after driving the Chevy I was amazed. Go


Anyway I joined the site to help my Bud out. Doing some research and what not. He is not much of a car buff so I don't mind helping him out....

Some of my first questions are:

What is the break in period like? I told him to take it easy for the first 1k

When should the first oil change occur? I was thinking around 1K
I called my Buddy in Oregon who is a Master Tech for Rose City Chevrolet and he said take it easy for 500 miles and change the oil. Then start to drive it harder. That seem to be like a good plan to me.....

Thanks for your help,
Uriah

blkcobalt

I would have your "Bud" drive aleast 1,000 miles easily. Change the oil, and go have some fun! By the way congrats to him on his purchase!

RaineMan

Yay... another Carolina Cobalt!

afireinside1582

lets start a carolina cobalt club! go GSP!!!

R33P3R007

F break in, I drove it the first 500, just like I was gonna the rest of it's life. Well i think it was 200-250 before I powershifted all the gears from a redlight. Gotta get it used to being driven like a ****.


J/k I waited a bit longer then that, but not much. I didn't want it to think its whole life would be nice and easy.

memphisr24

The first 500 miles were of me learning how to drive stick.....Not such a good break in technique

3fo893013L

Ditto

BierBurner

I third that. He has not driven a stick in awhile. I will pass on the info. Thanks guys

Spastic Chicken

the first 500 miles were of me trying to figure out those wierd ass gear ratios.

plyboy-illest

i say first 100K

LoozCannon

I believe oil changes go by the computer in the car. Meaning, it will let you know when it needs it's oil change. I asked the same question when I bought mine and I got told to refer to the user's manual, and that's what it says. My SS now has 16K miles on it and it runs like a champ! I can't wait to get it on the autobahn out here!

Tell you bud congrats!

Looz

BlilBT

I drove mine like the book says never 1 constant speed ,not to fast but quick & no down shifting cause it hurts tranny b-4 breakin.

By the way congrats

BierBurner

Thanks for the info about the trans. I will let him know. Who knows I might have one in the next few years.