01-07-2006, 06:29 AM
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YA RLY.
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Real Name: Bubo scandiacus
Location: Saginaw, MI
Hybrids: 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
Posts: 610
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Re: Cruise Control HCH '06
I got this from here.
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Q--How are engines broken in these days? My new Honda Odyssey manual says to change oil the first time at the regular maintenance interval which is 7,500 miles! Does this make sense? Would a sooner change of oil and filter be prudent? Also, I don't see any "hard use" oil change schedule in the manual and that bothers me.
A--You need not change the oil until your first scheduled maintenance. But we would advise some driving techniques that will help ensure engine longevity from the start. For about the first 500 miles, try to avoid long periods of steady speed driving; vary your speed occasionally. Avoid full-throttle acceleration; accelerate smoothly. Don't place a heavy load on your engine; avoid towing your yacht. After the first 500 miles, drive it like you stole it.
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