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11-10-2003
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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?
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?
j/k welcome to the site! 
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Rep Power: 290 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!!!!!
J/K Go easy on her, and she'll be there for you always. Welcome to the site, and happy SEARCHING!!!!!
11-11-2003
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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?
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?
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!
11-11-2003
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Rep Power: 279 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
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
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