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Old 03-27-2008, 09:47 PM
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Break in

just picked up my 08 TL-S. what's the break in mileage before i drive like a maniac? My dealer said 600 miles.
Old 03-27-2008, 09:56 PM
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Tons and Tons of 3G information: links to DIY's, etc, including a links to a Break In thread:

A-001: Break-in
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88638


Personally, I eased into mine. I did not baby it, but I did not go WOT or hit the redline for a while. As I got closer to 600 miles, I got more aggressive. Once past 600 miles, I drove however I felt like driving.

(With the exception, I won't go WOT or Redline until the car is fully warmed up).

Old 03-28-2008, 12:29 AM
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do it after your first oil change :cents:

ps. i don't condone driving like a maniac... spirited driving on the other hand is what this car was made for...
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Im at about 850 and am still not driving like a maniac,LOL...... i tend to use the first oil change as my break in period.
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