i just got my brand new 2006 tsx with navi. i was wondering if i could take it to the track and test it out tomorrow, even though i only have 250 miles on it, which doesnt match the 600 miles needed to break it in. Should i wait till i hit 600, or does it not matter? thanks

-zain

 

The engine can take the track. In fact it is good to break the engine in on the track. But the rest of the drivetrain and brakes take longer to break in and those should be broken in gently. I'd do only about 4 laps, 2 of which are warm up and cool down laps.

And no chasing for the fastest lap, the stress on your drivetrain (which takes 600 miles to break in) will cause premature wear.

After trackday change your engine oil and filter STRAIGHT AWAY.

 

what about Acura's recommendation of not changing the "break-in" oil right away?

 

What about Acura's recommendation of not ever racing your TSX on the track?

The not changing break in oil applies if your car stays on the streets and not on the track.

 

Thats what i read on acura owner link website .

 

So you just decided that or...

 

Why is the "600 miles" such magical number that everyone follows?

 

It's normal practice that all fluids be replaced after a track day. Brake and clutch fluids, engine oil and transmission fluid.

BTW, remember that australian Accord Euros had a 600 mile 1st oil change? Now for cars built after Feb 2006, we follow the 6000 mile 1st service instead. The oil colour has changed from a golden brown to a slight greenish tinge. Do TSXs have the greenish tinge oil from the factory?

 

It's in the manual...

 

Break your car in normally, why take a chance with a brand new daily driver. Wait for your 1st service at 5K and get a loaner TSX for a day or two. Then go to the track and have fun with the loaner and save the 06.

I know it is hard to resist being 16 and having a new car and push the TSX to your limits. You should start paying for the gas, insurance, maintenance, mods, and car payment yourself and I think taking your car on the track with under 300miles on the ODO would not be an issue.

 

RTFM kid. First a "loud, obnoxious" exhaust and now you want to wear it out on the track. Hmm...

 

I know it's mentioned in the manual but that's merely for reference similar to oil change schedules. People seem to think the engine is ready to race once the odometer hits 601 miles but not 599.

 

You mean its not? I thought the ECU went into race mode at 600mi.

 

Any reason why this was mansauce's last post to date?? Where's he at?

 

Gone Fishing

 

another thing about the 600 miles, i'm pretty sure the break-in period is probably qualified for something like 450-550 miles, but the 600 miles is used to ensure a safety factor or in quality engineering terms....a higher sigma level for qualification purposes....

 

 

Hey Clutch, where ya been?

 

I gave up on you a long time ago Clutch

 

Very, very, very busy with school + life. I still browse from time to time.

 

Its comedy you still have the angry black man avatar