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SUVs Acura MDX Is break-in period required for new MDX?
11 messages, Last post on Aug 10, 2008 at 7:20 PM
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I was told that there is a break in period for 1,000 on the vehicle... altering the speed, not too heavy on gas or break. In addition, the internet sales manager directed me NOT to use the cruise control for the first 500 miles. Good luck!
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Replying to: monroviamom (Jan 25, 2008 5:20 pm)
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Replying to: brahda808 (May 01, 2008 2:21 am) The ECU (engine control unit) knows how many miles are on the car and adjusts the car for break in automatically by limiting fuel, shift points, etc. You can actually do more damage by BABYING the car than by driving it normally. The reason is that engine parts won't fit together as well if the motor is never driven in normal conditions during the 1st thousand miles. About the only thing most mechanical engineers would tell you is not to drive the vehicle at excessive speeds or at the same RPM for extended periods during the 1st thousand miles or so.
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| Don't have the manual on me right now but I did read that section less than a week ago. Avoid heavy acceleration and heavy breaking for 600 miles. | |
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Replying to: jmpage2 (May 01, 2008 7:28 am)
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Replying to: brahda808 (Jun 05, 2008 2:24 am) |
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Replying to: seawolf21 (Jun 05, 2008 7:40 am) For first 600 miles: -avoid full throttle starts and rapid acceleration -do not tow a trailer Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles Do not change the oil until it tells you to Also, right next to the break-in paragaph is the fuel recommendations: -the engine is designed to run 91 oct. -if 91 is unavailable, 87 may be used temporarily as it can cause "knocking" and will decrease performance, the long term use of regular grade gas can lead to engine damage 
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Jun 05, 2008 9:55 am)
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Replying to: brahda808 (Jun 05, 2008 9:31 pm) |
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