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Feb 8, 2006 | 12:37 PM

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engine break-in secrets.

I don't know if this is a repost, but oh well.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Feb 8, 2006 | 12:40 PM

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From: Southside foo!!

to answer your question, yes.

Feb 8, 2006 | 12:48 PM

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seen it before, but still cool to read through

Feb 8, 2006 | 12:49 PM

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I thought the cam is whats important in engine break in, and not pistons.

Feb 8, 2006 | 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by puffy

I thought the cam is whats important in engine break in, and not pistons.

piston rings are important as well. but that link is for motorcycles i believe, which doesn't necessarily translate to car engines. not many car engines rev past 13000rpm.

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Feb 8, 2006 | 12:57 PM

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Is this correct? Is this a good way to break in a car?

Feb 8, 2006 | 01:03 PM

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Is this correct? Is this a good way to break in a car?

If it was, then wouldn't Honda be recommending it? :dunno:

Feb 8, 2006 | 01:04 PM

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Is this correct? Is this a good way to break in a car?

the same principle still hold true. I've read another article about car's engine. Same thing.

Feb 8, 2006 | 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 97civicEXVTEC

If it was, then wouldn't Honda be recommending it? :dunno:

People don't like/ don't know how to rev up their engine all the way and use engine braking.

Feb 8, 2006 | 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ED9man

People don't like/ don't know how to rev up their engine all the way and use engine braking.

Why wouldn''t they have the dealerships do it then?

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