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Jul 21, 2006 | 11:53 AM

01sTWOk

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I just got a new engine and clutch put in today. I was wondering how many miles you guys recommend I baby the engine before I start drving spirited.

500?
1000?

Jul 21, 2006 | 11:56 AM

S2KinVA

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From: BFE... literally :)

500 min

Jul 21, 2006 | 12:08 PM

civicguyinva

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From: Marshall, VA.

I thought the Honda recommended break-in mileage was 800 for the S, but I may be wrong. I know when I did a new clutch it was 500 miles of babying it.

Jul 21, 2006 | 12:09 PM

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did your car come with the owner's manual? (mine did not)

Jul 21, 2006 | 12:20 PM

01sTWOk

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no mine did not.

Jul 21, 2006 | 12:21 PM

S2KinVA

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From: BFE... literally :)

Honda says 500, I went 1000 before hitting Vtec

Jul 21, 2006 | 12:29 PM

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I'd keep it below 6000 rpm and ~85% throttle for the first 1,000 miles.

I'm sure some more experienced members can chime in and let us know if we're wrong.

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