New TSX Owner!!
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New TSX Owner!!
I've had a 2001 CL-S since August 2002.. And after getting married last March (18+ months ago), my wife and I decided it was time to get a second car.. We almost fell for the Subaru Legacy Premium.. But we ended up making a great deal on a new 2007 TSX and are going to pick it up tonight..
As such, I want to know how to best break the car in.. What are the recommended steps for the first few hundred miles to get the most out of the car..?
I appreciate your help..
Wohooo!!
-Elliot
As such, I want to know how to best break the car in.. What are the recommended steps for the first few hundred miles to get the most out of the car..?
I appreciate your help..
Wohooo!!
-Elliot
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The manual will get you started down the right path. Read the little spiral-bound "quick start guide" manual. Page 230 of your manual (I happen to have a copy) reads:
Other cars I've had recommended avoiding hard braking for the first 250-500 miles, and avoid driving at consistent speeds (like, setting cruise control for 55) for the first 500 miles. Usually, this is the first week or so of ownership, so not much of a big deal. Also, use only the recommended gas (91 or better octane).
Look around on the stickys for these forums, there's a post about online manuals. Unfortunately, you have to browse them online, as the 2007 and earlier TSX manuals are in bits interlinked, and won't link if you save one to your hard drive. The 2008 manual, last I looked, was an unlinked (i.e. one big huge complete PDF of the entire manual).
Lastly ... ENJOY!
Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
-Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
- Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
- Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
- Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
-Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
- Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
- Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
- Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
Look around on the stickys for these forums, there's a post about online manuals. Unfortunately, you have to browse them online, as the 2007 and earlier TSX manuals are in bits interlinked, and won't link if you save one to your hard drive. The 2008 manual, last I looked, was an unlinked (i.e. one big huge complete PDF of the entire manual).
Lastly ... ENJOY!
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Congrats and welcome to the TSX side of the house. ![Cheers](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
This is my favorite engine break-in thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1443
lots of good info and discussion there.
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This is my favorite engine break-in thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1443
lots of good info and discussion there.
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Originally Posted by davidspalding
The manual will get you started down the right path. Read the little spiral-bound "quick start guide" manual. Page 230 of your manual (I happen to have a copy) reads:
Other cars I've had recommended avoiding hard braking for the first 250-500 miles, and avoid driving at consistent speeds (like, setting cruise control for 55) for the first 500 miles. Usually, this is the first week or so of ownership, so not much of a big deal. Also, use only the recommended gas (91 or better octane).
Look around on the stickys for these forums, there's a post about online manuals. Unfortunately, you have to browse them online, as the 2007 and earlier TSX manuals are in bits interlinked, and won't link if you save one to your hard drive. The 2008 manual, last I looked, was an unlinked (i.e. one big huge complete PDF of the entire manual).
Lastly ... ENJOY!
Other cars I've had recommended avoiding hard braking for the first 250-500 miles, and avoid driving at consistent speeds (like, setting cruise control for 55) for the first 500 miles. Usually, this is the first week or so of ownership, so not much of a big deal. Also, use only the recommended gas (91 or better octane).
Look around on the stickys for these forums, there's a post about online manuals. Unfortunately, you have to browse them online, as the 2007 and earlier TSX manuals are in bits interlinked, and won't link if you save one to your hard drive. The 2008 manual, last I looked, was an unlinked (i.e. one big huge complete PDF of the entire manual).
Lastly ... ENJOY!
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Thanks.. wish just took it to work for the first time to show it off.. woohooo!! Arctic Blue.. we may pass 50 miles today =)
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Originally Posted by elliot
Thanks.. wish just took it to work for the first time to show it off.. woohooo!! Arctic Blue.. we may pass 50 miles today =)
Elliot
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If you have an AT like me, I would use the Sport Shift, so you can vary the RPM a lil bit. Try to keep it under 3K for the first 500 or so miles, then gradually work your way up in the RPM range. Congrats on a great purchase!
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Elliot, whatever you do, DON'T read the "what I hate about my TSX most" thread ... enjoy discovering your own pet peeves one day at a time. (I think it'll take a while. My honeymoon was several weeks.)
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We'll see how long my initial brakes last...
As has been mentioned-- read the manual. There's all sorts of stuff in there it would take you forever to find out. And congrats!!
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took me exactly one week to break in my car... it has over 600 miles now... now i'm gonna baby the car.... gonna change the oil at 1000 then every 3000 or 3 months... royal purple ftw
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took me exactly one week to break in my car... it has over 600 miles now... now i'm gonna baby the car.... gonna change the oil at 1000 then every 3000 or 3 months... royal purple ftw
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If you change your oil less than 5000 miles, you're only wasting money. I've read this enough places to consider it credible info.
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Originally Posted by Simba91102
I think you'll find that the consensus here seems to be that the break-in oil (the oil that's in the engine when new) should be left in until the MID tells you it's time to change it (seems to run 4K to 6K miles). This is also what Honda recommends. You could change to full synthetic then.
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Originally Posted by davidspalding
If you change your oil less than 5000 miles, you're only wasting money. I've read this enough places to consider it credible info.
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I neglected to point out that I used to do mine every 3000-4000 miles, using relatively economical dino oil. I go longer now with synthetic.
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Originally Posted by CL9er
i don't like leaving the oil in there after the break in period... there are small metal shavings in the oil.... that is not good for the engine at all.
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Originally Posted by Simba91102
May be be true (although this rings of urban myth somewhat), but that's what the oil filter is for.
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Originally Posted by davidspalding
Elliot, whatever you do, DON'T read the "what I hate about my TSX most" thread ... enjoy discovering your own pet peeves one day at a time. (I think it'll take a while. My honeymoon was several weeks.)
hah, alright man.. will do.. My wife is totally in love with the car so I'm going to enjoy this as long as I can.. And I expect this will last a LOOONG time.. I've had good luck with my 2001 Acura...
=)
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If you have an AT like me, I would use the Sport Shift, so you can vary the RPM a lil bit. Try to keep it under 3K for the first 500 or so miles, then gradually work your way up in the RPM range. Congrats on a great purchase!
I'd say you be safe under 3500 or even 4000. Remember, redline is 7300(?).
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Originally Posted by psteng19
Keeping it under 3k is pretty hard to do.
I'd say you be safe under 3500 or even 4000. Remember, redline is 7300(?).
I'd say you be safe under 3500 or even 4000. Remember, redline is 7300(?).
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Originally Posted by psteng19
Keeping it under 3k is pretty hard to do.
I'd say you be safe under 3500 or even 4000. Remember, redline is 7300(?).
I'd say you be safe under 3500 or even 4000. Remember, redline is 7300(?).
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