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Old 01-14-2007, 08:03 AM
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Re: Engine Break-in

Originally Posted by Ragamuffin
Interesting ! Do you mean {/or I wonder if } heavier duty oil is used from the factory :just for this reason ?? Ok, now Part 2 == this about ,' the engine experts warn of breaking in too easily !! Well, what do they expect older folks, most woman [ and guys too] to do : really jump on it and as soon as they do some Policeman/woman will be in rear view mirror ! Then, they'll have some splaining to do ! !!
I guess the factory agrees with you. My wife's Honda manual says to "avoid rapid acceleration for the first 500 miles."
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