I'm not sure as to the validity of the break in procedures. I believe if you look at Porsche's manual in the European markets it allots for a much shorter break in period, or none at all. I'm not certain, but I do believe break in procedures are different for the United States and for other markets. Perhaps not with Honda, but with other manufacturers.

 

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

Mine had 20miles brand new and VTECd on test drive then raced an evo and 350z on the way home from the lot. Still runs like brand new to the moment. LOL

 

You might look at like this- All major engine parts have been fully stressed and you have a warranty for the next 36k to develop any problems that may have occured in the first 41.
Any problems that may be in remission due to the newness and yet to manifest fully, will probably show up eariler rather than later.
Drive the car for 3yr/36k whichever comes first and if you have no problems, you can fully relax.
Don't feel you have to baby the car for longivity, drive and enjoy the car as if you expect zero problems and you may discover that the first 41 had no negative effects.
Pointless to own this car and worry and wonder how the car may have been driven prior to ownership.

 

20+ years ago, casting technology (for making engine blocks) was much more primitive than it is today. the original reason for 'break-in' was because small pieces of metal would break off the rough, imperfect cylinder walls. obviously high stress + metal chips is a recipe for problems, so it was recommended that owners take it easy until all the chips broke off. That key break-in issue is no longer nearly as significant.

i bought a demoed car with 600 miles. i got $3000 off the car compared to the discounts on others (bought it for $27,500+tax). IMO, an engine costs $3000-4000, and i doubt it's going to turn up dead at 80k miles just because it was driven in VTEC early on. i've only got 8k on it now though, so doomsayers, make your predictions.

 

This is completly arbitrary but wouldn't it be reasonable to expect any problems that may have been caused by an unreasonable break-in period to show up very earily in the cars life?
Here's some extreme arbritrary(ness). Put 5k on the OD without problems and your 90% home free. Put 10k on the OD and your 95-99%home free.
These percentages are really meaningless since there is no such thing as a predictable rating that can be applied but that doesn't mean that we can't make a guesstimation so I'll start with these.

 

Have your ever read up on hard break-ins? Some people live by it, others live by their manufacturer manuals. I wouldn't worry too much about it unless you see premature problems with the motor

 

it's not all for the enigne , the break time it's also for the whole drivetrain, drive shaft or things like that..

it's ok...

 

Thanks for all your responses. Well nothing is wrong right now besides my tranny grinding, but it's okay and I have nothing to worry about. The only reason why I brought it up because a member hear got a test drive in my car and the sales man was redlining the car during the test drive. So I was just curious what are the effects, but I think everything will be fine. Once again thanks.

 

I drove mine hard since 69 miles on the odo. Runs like a champ no worries