All I want for Christmas is my ZR2 Silverado and I got it!!!!!!!

[PapaZrdeux0804]

Hey wus up guys new owner of a white ZR2 Silverado 6.2 man that thing flys! Haven’t tooken it out yet but looking forward to breaking the engine in and changing the oil at 500 miles . I’ve been reading your post learning from all your advise what should I do so some of that engine stuff don’t happen to me 5w-30 engine oil my transmission temp is running at 170-180 should it be cooler

 

[amateurhour]

Welcome! Sorry they forgot about your paint!

170-180 is normal for transmission temp. Chevy won’t be concerned until you get over 220.

 

[PapaZrdeux0804]

Lmaooo thanks for the info might get it wrapped later dunno I got it at a bargain with 0 % apr so had to pull the trigger. My 2000 silver finally left me hanging with 200,000 miles

 

[AXE]

Hey wus up guys new owner of a white ZR2 Silverado 6.2 man that thing flys! Haven’t tooken it out yet but looking forward to breaking the engine in and changing the oil at 500 miles . I’ve been reading your post learning from all your advise what should I do so some of that engine stuff don’t happen to me 5w-30 engine oil my transmission temp is running at 170-180 should it be cooler

I would take that thing out on a few spirited drives and run it through the paces, don't run it high in the rpms for extended time, but don't lug it around town or run it at steady speed on the highway. You have a limited window where "break in" occurs. Then it'll "wear in" for a longer period of time, before it proceeds into it's life cycle where it eventually wears out.

The oil is 0W20 in a brand that meets the specifications outlined in the manual. I would probably run the current oil a little longer (say 1000-1500 miles) as it is formulated to assist in break in. When you dump it, you'll know what that means as it is a dark green color.

After that pull samples and do an oil analysis every 5k miles and you'll be able to track the health of your motor.

Nothing will prevent catastrophic failure due to poor quality parts, workmanship, or design. That's already baked in.

 

[LSnTX]

^^^ This is solid advice
Welcome

 

[DNZR2]

Welcome and congratulations on the new truck.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

Welcome!

 

[22-ZR2]

Welcome and another beautiful white one, we are taking over.

 

[securityguy]

Welcome!

 

[Reynard]

Hey wus up guys new owner of a white ZR2 Silverado 6.2 man that thing flys! Haven’t tooken it out yet but looking forward to breaking the engine in and changing the oil at 500 miles . I’ve been reading your post learning from all your advise what should I do so some of that engine stuff don’t happen to me 5w-30 engine oil my transmission temp is running at 170-180 should it be cooler

Likewise! Although mine's the Duramax. Got it on the 6th, but it's been nothing but overcast and dreary, so no good pics yet. Gratz on the early Christmas and may the rest of your holiday be merry!

 

[DNZR2]

Welcome and another beautiful white one, we are taking over.

You guys love white so much I’m shocked yall are not running whitewall tires .

 

[Reynard]

You guys love white so much I’m shocked yall are not running whitewall tires .

In time

 

[PapaZrdeux0804]

You guys love white so much I’m shocked yall are not running whitewall tires .

I’m gonna tint the windows white also Lmaoo

 

[DNZR2]

I’m gonna tint the windows white also Lmaoo

Don’t forget to have the upholstery redone in white while your at it.

 

[TKO-ZR2]

a bunch of white nationalists up in this thread. grats to opie on the new white one!

Spoiler

guess i'm part of this clan, my whitey is just over a month old.

 

[PapaZrdeux0804]

a bunch of white nationalists up in this thread. grats to opie on the new white one!

Spoiler

guess i'm part of this clan, my whitey is just over a month old.

I’m actually blk but y’all make a mean meatloaf brutheeeerrrrr

 

[ZR2BIZON]

I’m actually blk but y’all make a mean meatloaf brutheeeerrrrr

I'm from avocado land and agree about the meatloaf

 

[TKO-ZR2]

I’m actually blk but y’all make a mean meatloaf brutheeeerrrrr

We should get together and trade recipes. I KNOW you have some great barbecue and gumbo recipes! Damn I'm hungry just thinking about it.

 

[MrScottly]

I’m actually blk but y’all make a mean meatloaf brutheeeerrrrr

Yea, but he can't dance

 

[TKO-ZR2]

Yea, but he can't dance

where have we met?