Hi there! I'm new here and looking to buy an RDX, probably within the next 4 weeks.

My question for all of you out there is: how did you break your car in? Common knowledge dictates babying the car through the first 1000 miles or so, but I read this interesting article:

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

If you have any insight, please share!

Can't wait to join the owner's club

 

Having "broke-in" many,many new engines, I've ALWAYS done it the MANUFACTURE's way. Honda should know their engines, as good as anyone.
The manual says 600 miles, which is a drop from the older 1000 miles, like most.
Remember, this engine in the RDX comes with synthetic oil in it. It will seat the piston rings the correct way with minimal break-in time. It goes by quick & is the proper way to break-in engines. I don't say you have to "baby it", but avoid FT driving! (JMHO)

 

I agree with the - FOLLOW MANUFACTURING method. they are the ones that know the handling virtue of the car , espec. w/ a turbo in it.

 

I was definitely leaning that way. It makes sense Honda would know what's up.

 

the new method for todays engines with higher revs and tighter clearances is to drive it the way you drive it right from the start! So lets say you like to take her up to 5k a few times a day..do it...but dont floor it...say 90% throttle.

I would highly advice buy a vehicle right off the truck right after a PDI otherwise it may get test drives etc..and improper breakin. Also dump the oil after 200 miles, the next 600 and then change it at the regular intervals. This cycle has been known to work and highly documented to extend the life of street bike engines significantly.

I did it on my hand build honda motor(see sig) and i am about to roll 6k!!

latta and good luck.

 

Why would you change the oil, before it has the chance to actually protect the internals.

 

The owner's manual specifically states in the section about breaking in:

"Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time."