I seem to recall something about vehicle break-in in the past but I couldn't seem to find anything in the owner's manual.

Is there any correct procedure? I assume the best policy is to not hot-rod the car until its first oil change. Is there anything more to it?

My wife mentioned something about varying the speed but I can't seem to find anything in the manual about this.

 

New Car Care – How to Take Care of a New Car - Popular Mechanics

Maybe this?

 

I'll hot rod mine and even take it to the dragstrip (Hopefully the same week of owning it). If anything bad happens, I'll let you know. I've always done this..no issues. Ever!

Wide open throttle baby! Lol!

 

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Link above from Honda. Problem is, I want to keep my car a long time, and not have to worry of voiding my warranty reading up on other Break in Periods sites or forums contrary to Hondas recommendations.

 

I say just drive your new car normally for a little while. In time you will be ready to test more of the limits of your car and that's when you should do it. This will probably start to happen when you become more familiar and comfortable with your new purchase.

Most importantly keep your vehicle maintained, especially oil changes, lube, and fluids topped off and/or changed as the manufacturer recommends. Then over time as wear and tear or issues begin to appear, take care of them. Do not let them continue for long periods of time because they will become bigger and more expensive problems.

If you do these things you will get a very long life out of your vehicle.

 

Smart woman. It's best to avoid getting on the highway at constant speed/rpm for extended periods during the 1st thousand miles. Put the engine under load (throttle) at different engine speeds. Break-in not as critical as in the old days when the rings were used to remove microscopic machining marks. Now the pistons and cylinders are honed by CNC machines prior to assembly and very little seating is required.

 

stay on b roads if you can, work the gears if you have a manual will be easier, try not to stay a one constant speed.

don't lug the engine

1st 100 miles 4 or 5 heat cycles, drive it 3 or 4 times..... at night the best when the temp are lower let cool down totally and take another short run.

Not sure this stuff makes a different but that's what I might might be doing.

use engine braking to slow down

 

So what can you guys say about my first long drive with my Fit?

Drove from Sacramento-LA in around 6hrs, cruise-control maybe half the time at 70-80 (blue-green lights on my speedometer most of the time)..

So after having the car for 3-days I already have over 400miles on it... After reading here I'm kind of worried I abused the car too much, too fast

Being here in LA, I only drive 3.5miles to work... That long drive is the only thing that's bothering me now...

 

On page 317 of the user's manual it states:

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this when brake pads are replaced.

 

If you go tot the General Fit Talk forum on this site, there is a sticky about this with a ton of comments.