hey guys...
not sure if i post right place...is the breakin peride are 600 or 1000 miles?
some of my friends said 600 should be good ???
plz need some advice.

thanks

 

Break in period is about a thousand miles.

 

My OPINION:

Follow the owners manual for break in....dont gun it, smooth accel, etc.

Dump that oil and filter after 1000miles.*

Youre good to go.

*- I put some used oil from the filter into some containers and spun them in a centrifuge to see just how much "gunk" was in there. A picture is worth a tousand words.

From here on out, Iwill be doing oil changes every 3K or less. Cheap insurance IMO.

 

the owners manual says 1000 miles, which isnt a bad idea.
However, i broke my engine in the following way
First 200 miles i was driving the car on egg shells... nice and slow, giving it plenty of time to warm up
The next 500 or so miles, i red lined the car a few times, not going WOT, but letting the RPM's get up there.
I did this to let the valve rings fully break in, while this may be controversial, my engine is much more responsive, and hasnt given me any problems yet. After the first 1000 miles i am still driving the car normally and hasnt given me any problems since.

But the engine is a toyota engine...
Drive it like its a racecar...HAHA

 

Hyghgynx walks into room sportin' Retro Adidas Sweat Suit & Phat-Laced Adidas, phat gold chain, bucket hat, linoleum mat, and boombox...

"AAWWWW, man! There ain't no BREAKIN' in here!!"

 

Hey guys... tone it down.... Nakanari doesn't speak english as a first language... so his spelling is off sometimes....

 

Break in period is nonexistant anymore with new cars. Thats an idea from the old school. Just drive it when you get...

...Break in? HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

 

Oops! My bad then.

 

http://www.overboost.com/story.asp?id=1250

this is what i followed. just substitute increase by 500 rpms near end tho, cuz they are generally referring to a honda's high rpm range with their figures.

 

Didn't know that either. Well then, Viva el Nakanari!

 

FINALLY a real article about how engines should be broken in. Most people will run their mouths about how your supposed to destory the car the first 1000 miles.

Another factor just as important for those with 5 speeds, breaking in the clutch is overly important if you want it to last. I know this isnt the main idea of hte thread but it should be noted for reference purposes. You shouldnt drive all freeway miles with a new clutch either. You will want to do at least 50 miles of city driving, stop and go. Always try to use smooth engagement with the clutch pedal. As long as you dont do 0-120mph pulls the first few days I honestly think these motors will take anything you throw at them. But you should DEFINITELY change the oil after at least 1500 miles.

 

^^^ so true about the clutch, forgot to mention that

 

thanks for all your super awsome advice