I've almost crossed the 600 mile break-in period... and am looking for advice on how to properly exploit my blue 2002. Some data points:

- this is the first "real" car I've owned (previous - tercel, del sol, saturn (mistake), civic)
- all activities suggested should be fun, will likely exceed posted speed limits, but will not put bystanders in any danger
- are suitable for audio enhancement via Fatboy Slim and/or Chemical Brothers and/or Orbital

jamesm.

 

James-

I would first suggest that you be a little more conservative and stretch your "break in" period to 1,000 miles. I did this with my 2nd S, and I swear my new engine is stronger than my old one.

My other suggestion would be that you do a driver's training course.

My third is Auto X.

Good luck,

 

Do what I did:

Find a straight road and run it to redline in at least the first four gears. You need to see what this VTEC business is really all about.

Then go check the oil, because it will use some.

 

Take it all the way up to redline. I did that when I hit 600. Made me do this when I hit VTEC for the first time.

 

Come to Sears Point!!

 

Here's the advice i got from my salesman. "Find a cul-de-sac, cut the wheel hard and floor it." It will make you laugh.
have fun
Chris

 

This is interesting, I've read so many posts about people's cars burning oil. Ours doesn't seem to burn any. Even after a full track day, it's not low at all and the oil is really clean. I wonder why, just luck or was it really good break in?

 

Mine burned oil up to about 6500 miles, now I hardly even notice a drop on the dipstick even though I still check every time I fill up my gas tank.

 

mjcohen Quote:
Man if you don't even notice a drop on the dipstick, then you got some problems.