So... The manual says 600 mile break-in, to not go past 5kRPM, to avoid "prolonged" freeway driving, and the first oil change should be 5k.

Honestly,I'm no engineer, but I can say that I'm going to change the oil well before that ~ 2000miles?

What else do people suggest? not going above 4k for 1000miiles, oil change at 1000, 2500 and 5000?


(I got my X on Sunday, I'm new to turbo's...)

 

yeah wait to beat the hell out of it. wich means NO launching and NO redlining. I would wait at least 1500 miles. Then change the oil.
Then bang away

 

Sooo, what happens if you do launch and redline?

 

^ you win a prize! now everyone go try and youtube it too!

 

Mitsu built the car and they know it best. Modern engines don't need an old-school break-in and multiple oil changes like in the muscle car days of past. A lot of factory fill oils are high in moly which help with break-in so the longer you keep it in there the better (within recommended intervals of course). I'm guessing the X comes with Mobil 1 like the 8/9, and if it does, no matter how hard you beat on the car the oil will be good past 5k miles (new engine or old).

 

Sweet! Here I go!

No seriously....Can you actually damage the transmission?

 

No, just drive it. Besides, most engines are taken to redline before leaving the factory to test for proper operation. I'm not sure about Evo's, but I know Honda takes 1 out of every so many S2000's to come off the line and tests it on a track to make sure its performing up to par. Many engine builders are also breaking-in engines on the dyno.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...t=engine+break

 

Follow the instructions from Mitsu. You're not just breaking in the engine. You're also breaking in the tranny, transfer case, differentials, ACD, etc.

Go easy on the car for the first 600 miles. I would also recommend around 1200-1500 miles to change ALL of the fluids. You'll be surprised how many metal shavings will come out with the first fluid change (especially in the transfer case).

 

^^^What he said^^^

 

I would go to the 5000 mark. The oil/fluids from the factory are meant for break-in. That's my thought.
Chris

 

The NSX was the same way as the S2000, except Honda tested every single one on the track prior to shipping.

 

There are different theories about breaking in a motor and having hte rings properly seat, but as adam mentioned, you are NOT just breaking in the engine, you are breaking in everything.

 

If nothing else, take it easy on breaking in the twin clutch...you'll want to keep a load on the engine and vary the rpms (city driving). Thus the reason they say no constant hwy driving right off the bat. The constant load (accl & engine breaking too) will help seat the rings properly.

Enjoy!

 

follow the manual...even tho 5k is alot.

 

Yup, makes sense....