I am planning on picking up my stook from a dealer 250 miles away. Is it bad for the engine break-in to drive 250 miles back home upon pickup? Being on the highway, I wouldn't be varying the rpm's as much. Any opinions and suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

I picked up mine from NM, well over 550 miles away. It was great, just keep the revs down below 6K and fluxuate the revs - in other words, don't let it sit there at 80mph for the entire time. But 250 miles? It shouldn't be that bad. Fortunately, by the time I got home, I was out of break in period, which meant, VTEC! awe yea.

Have fun, and don't forget your first mod - the valentine 1

 

sounds ideal in fact.
as said before, just keep below the break-in rev limit and vary speed and RPMs.
oh, and check your oil.

 

I did some 250 kms on pickup and not a problem. Just keep out fo VTEC for the recommended period

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Schatten
[B]I picked up mine from NM, well over 550 miles away.

 

I drove mine just about that far.
Remember to stop every 50 miles and turn off to cool down. I couldn't go 250 without a "P" break anyway.

 

KimchiHo: I'm from N. Calif.; Picked my S2k up in Oregon
and drove it straight home, 600+ miles. I took 10 hours in one day with stops. The car fit like a glove, and I couldn't leave the wheel. Great experience. I did not exceed 4000 rpm and varied the speed. No Vtec. I was told not to exceed 5,000. You'll be surprised, at 3000-3100 your speed will be 71-73 in sixth. Results, I had a compeletly broken in jewell when I arrived home. Since then. No oil consumption, and my car dyno's 210 at the rear wheels. And yes, Vtec!!!

Happy driving.

dgl1

 

Just vary the loads, take a brief break for gas stops, and check the oil at each. I drove 1600 miles home in two days running from 45 to 105 mph. The engine has done fine with no oil consumption in 10K miles.

 

Should I bring some oil to the dealer with me upon pickup? Can that much oil be consumed in just 250 miles?

 

You got the kidding! If it consumes that much oil in 250 miles, take it back for a new one!