Break-in period
#1
Break-in period
As I just took delivery of my 12 TL Tech, is there a certain routine to use in the first miles? Dealer never mentioned anything and I did not notice any instructions in the handbook.
I imagine the cruise should be avoided as well as the high revs.
Also, should the first oil change be done sooner than the minder suggests?
Anyrhing else I should know on start-up?
Mugz
I imagine the cruise should be avoided as well as the high revs.
Also, should the first oil change be done sooner than the minder suggests?
Anyrhing else I should know on start-up?
Mugz
#2
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As I just took delivery of my 12 TL Tech, is there a certain routine to use in the first miles? Dealer never mentioned anything and I did not notice any instructions in the handbook.
I imagine the cruise should be avoided as well as the high revs.
Also, should the first oil change be done sooner than the minder suggests?
Anyrhing else I should know on start-up?
Mugz
I imagine the cruise should be avoided as well as the high revs.
Also, should the first oil change be done sooner than the minder suggests?
Anyrhing else I should know on start-up?
Mugz
#5
Drifting
Avoid hard braking, hard starts, excessive idling and constant speed (i.e, no cruise control). Keep it off the rev limiter.
Contrary to my usual practice, both my dealer and the book say to adhere to the MID for oil changes. My first one came up at 7,500 miles. Evidently Acura uses a special break-in oil, and they really want you to keep it in there until the MID says to change it.
Contrary to my usual practice, both my dealer and the book say to adhere to the MID for oil changes. My first one came up at 7,500 miles. Evidently Acura uses a special break-in oil, and they really want you to keep it in there until the MID says to change it.
#7
Well, that too. If you get one section of your rotor really hot due to hard breaking, then keeping the break on at a full stop, you can warp your rotors as well.
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#8
All good advice
Thanks for all the advice, it helps. Now I'm not sure about not letting it idle as I find myself trying to get all of my CD's in the HD (which is another get to know thing) and figuring I can do it in ACCESORY mode. All the fun of familiarizing yourself with the new toy...
Thanks again, and keep in touch, I'll try to get some pic's after I'm allowed to post'em.
Mugz
Thanks again, and keep in touch, I'll try to get some pic's after I'm allowed to post'em.
Mugz
#9
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Break in is located in te owners manual, I believe under "break in period" lol, you can warp your rotors and glaze them, it's harder to glaze them though, easier to glaze your clutch. Brake break in period is 300 miles. Clutch and engine break in is roughly 600 miles. And you do not want to cruise at a steady speed if you have a clutch, you want to keep your Rpms moving but not harsh. No downshifting or rev matching.
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