Is break-in period required for new MDX?

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 10:31 pm)
- seawolf21 (Jun 06, 2008 11:32 pm)
nevadadave (Aug 10, 2008 8:20 pm)

#9 of 12 Re: Break in Period [upstatedoc] by brahda808

Jun 05, 2008 (10:31 pm)

Replying to: upstatedoc (Jun 05, 2008 10:55 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.

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seawolf21 (Jun 06, 2008 11:32 pm)

#10 of 12 Re: Break in Period [brahda808] by seawolf21

Jun 06, 2008 (11:32 pm)

Replying to: brahda808 (Jun 05, 2008 10:31 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 12 Re: Break in Period [upstatedoc] by nevadadave

Aug 10, 2008 (8:20 pm)

Replying to: upstatedoc (Jun 05, 2008 10:55 am)

Does anyone know what might happen for too much hard breaking during the first 200 miles?

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