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Nov 10, 2003

RipCurl

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Aloha all,

Dont know if this is the appropriate forum, but I just found the site while searching for information and advice on a 2004 Civic EX.

Just purchased it over the weekend as a birthday present, and I must say it is quite sweet. I haven't owned a Civic since I sold my CRX in 2000 to get a CRV ( can you tell Im a Honda fan?), and this is the first time I'll be "breaking" in a brand new car.

Any advice during the break in period? How serious do you need to follow their suggestions?
Im familiar with only breaking in motorcycles, since they are more tempermental to during the break in period.

Also, any other 2004 owners here?

Nov 10, 2003

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I think the manual says something about 700 miles or something like that. Anyway, welcome to the site! Happy posting and modding!

Nov 10, 2003

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welcome to slowville man!

j/k welcome to the site!

Nov 11, 2003

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aloha and welcome aboard

Nov 11, 2003

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i would folow their suggestions. just go easy for the firts 600-700 and then go at it.
welcome and happy driving!

Nov 11, 2003

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I have one suggestion....DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!!!!!

J/K Go easy on her, and she'll be there for you always. Welcome to the site, and happy SEARCHING!!!!!

Nov 11, 2003

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whats up surfer boy?
lol man your so lucky! a new 04!!! ahhh!! is it 5 speed? please tell me so!

Nov 11, 2003

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Re: New Owner

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Originally posted by RipCurl
Any advice during the break in period? How serious do you need to follow their suggestions?
Im familiar with only breaking in motorcycles, since they are more tempermental to during the break in period.

Also, any other 2004 owners here?

aloha!
i'd advise keeping it under 55mph till 500 miles. then keep it under 70mph till 1000 miles. change the oil and filter.
have fun!

Nov 11, 2003

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drive it like a gandma for 500 miles.. thats what i was told by the dealer

Nov 11, 2003

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i wouldn't take it above 3-3.5 thousand rpms for the first few hundred.

Nov 11, 2003

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hhaha cool i just broke in my engine

all i didnt was shift at 3K and sometimes at 3.5k rpm till 1000 miles

after that FEEL THE POWER BABY (till 7k rpm)....no much power with stock LOL