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Is break-in period required for new MDX?

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#7 of 11 Re: Break in Period [brahda808] by seawolf21 Jun 05, 2008 (7:40 am)
Replying to: brahda808 (Jun 05, 2008 2:24 am) I've been using the cruise control as well. Owner's manual DID NOT indicate not to use cruise control during the break-in period. Replies to this message: upstatedoc (Jun 05, 2008 9:55 am) brahda808 (Jun 05, 2008 9:31 pm) seawolf21 (Jun 06, 2008 10:32 pm) nevadadave (Aug 10, 2008 7:20 pm)
#8 of 11 Re: Break in Period [seawolf21] by upstatedoc Jun 05, 2008 (9:55 am)
Replying to: seawolf21 (Jun 05, 2008 7:40 am) Break-in for '07-'08 MDX:   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 Replies to this message: brahda808 (Jun 05, 2008 9:31 pm) seawolf21 (Jun 06, 2008 10:32 pm) nevadadave (Aug 10, 2008 7:20 pm)
#9 of 11 Re: Break in Period [upstatedoc] by brahda808 Jun 05, 2008 (9:31 pm)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Jun 05, 2008 9:55 am) Cool. If the manual didn't say not to use the cruise control, I must assume that it is safe and I didn't cause any engine damage. Thanks, I feel a lot better. Replies to this message: seawolf21 (Jun 06, 2008 10:32 pm)
#10 of 11 Re: Break in Period [brahda808] by seawolf21 Jun 06, 2008 (10:32 pm)
Replying to: brahda808 (Jun 05, 2008 9:31 pm) However, if you google engine break-in, you'll see many advice on NOT to use cruise control for an extended period of time (to avoid constant revs).
#11 of 11 Re: Break in Period [upstatedoc] by nevadadave Aug 10, 2008 (7:20 pm)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Jun 05, 2008 9:55 am) Does anyone know what might happen for too much hard breaking during the first 200 miles?

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