Operating Instructions - Chevrolet Chevy II 1965 Owner's Manual

Sound design and precision manufacturing methods
will permit you to operate your new Chevy II from its
very first mile without adhering to a formal "break-in"
schedule. However, during the first few hundred miles of
driving you can, by observing a few simple precautions,
add to the future performance and economy of your car.
It is recommended that your speed during the first
500 miles be confined to a maximum of 60 M.P.H., but
do not drive for extended periods at anyone constant
Proper maintenance and wise operation will com-
bine to help you achieve maximum fuel economy with
your Chevy
II.
Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer can
properly tune and maintain your car but wise operation
is your responsibility. Give the car sufficient warm-up
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
speed, either fast or slow. During this period, avoid full
throttle starts and if possible quick abrupt stops.
Gentle braking during the first few hundred miles
of operation will result in longer brake life and better
future performance. Avoid hard stops especially during
the first 200 miles of operation since brake misuse during
this period will destroy much future brake efficiency.
Always drive at a moderate speed until the engine
has completely warmed up.
time, do not make full throttle starts or needless sudden
stops, and drive at reasonable speeds and as steady as
traffic permits to gain the benefits of all the economy
built into your Chevy II.