Type R Running in period
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Appologies for digging up previously raised subjects, but the more people I speak to about the recommended running in periods for Civics the more confusing it gets.
The running in period is pretty important to me because I'm a high mileage driver (around 38k miles a year) and the smooth breaking in of the engine usually means the engine holds together better as the car gets worn.
The Honda garage have told me that running in isn't necessary nowadays and it's probably better I go easy for the first 200 miles or so, but not esential. A mate of mine collected his new car around 3 weeks ago (from a different garage) and they told him to take it really easy for the first 500 miles, go a little quicker (but not hammer it) until you reach 1500, then get an oil change.
I read the post about what the handbook says, but that sounds pretty vague (kinda like, go easy while it's new).
I've sent an Email to Honda to ask what they recommend directly, I'll post any reply I receive.
Mark.
The running in period is pretty important to me because I'm a high mileage driver (around 38k miles a year) and the smooth breaking in of the engine usually means the engine holds together better as the car gets worn.
The Honda garage have told me that running in isn't necessary nowadays and it's probably better I go easy for the first 200 miles or so, but not esential. A mate of mine collected his new car around 3 weeks ago (from a different garage) and they told him to take it really easy for the first 500 miles, go a little quicker (but not hammer it) until you reach 1500, then get an oil change.
I read the post about what the handbook says, but that sounds pretty vague (kinda like, go easy while it's new).
I've sent an Email to Honda to ask what they recommend directly, I'll post any reply I receive.
Mark.
Ok chaps, I have a response:
Dear Mr Woodyatt,
Thank you for taking the time to contact Honda (UK).
We would like to clarify our position on this matter; Honda do not specify
a run-in period for the Civic Type 'R' nor do we recommend that the oil be
changed at 1500 miles. I apologise if the differing opinions have caused
you some confusion. For further clarification please refer to page 276 of
the Owner's Manual which will confirm the above statement.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further queries.
Yours sincerely,
Amber Jones
Honda (UK)
Still none really the wiser, I guess I'll be taking it easy for the first 1000 just for peace of mind.
Dear Mr Woodyatt,
Thank you for taking the time to contact Honda (UK).
We would like to clarify our position on this matter; Honda do not specify
a run-in period for the Civic Type 'R' nor do we recommend that the oil be
changed at 1500 miles. I apologise if the differing opinions have caused
you some confusion. For further clarification please refer to page 276 of
the Owner's Manual which will confirm the above statement.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further queries.
Yours sincerely,
Amber Jones
Honda (UK)
Still none really the wiser, I guess I'll be taking it easy for the first 1000 just for peace of mind.Gassing Station | Japanese Chat | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff