New MY13 Euro Lux

[Rabsta]

Hi guys,

Im picking up my new accord euro Lux (my13) tommorrow from the dealers. Any reccomendations on the best way to run it in to make the best of it? Also was curious to know of anything watch for/ do when i get it....

I just sold my 330i bmw and bought this....hopefully it will be an awesome drive....seems to be on the test drives )

[Jasemas]

When you break the engine in
Make sure the car is at operating temperature
And basically driver it hard (not redline) and don't keep the same RPM/speed
As you need to seat in your pistons

This will help
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

[Rabsta]

Thanx so much....appreciate it

[I CU2]

Make sure to post up some pictures when you get it . Off topic, but was the 330i reliable?

[antony]

Awesome car,I am sure you will LOVE the new Euro.

What colour are you getting,and what other cars,if any,did you consider ???

[ajkdark]

Follow the running in recommendations in the owners manual or ask the dealership for their recommendations.

You spent alot of money on your new car. Follow the Honda Owners' manual recommendations for the running in.

Cheers

[Rabsta]

Make sure to post up some pictures when you get it . Off topic, but was the 330i reliable?

I will post pics, as soon as I get a chance )))

The 330i is an amazing car, very reliable I must say

[Rabsta]

Awesome car,I am sure you will LOVE the new Euro.

What colour are you getting,and what other cars,if any,did you consider ???

Awesome...i hope i do... the test drive blew me away compared to other cars...Some of the other cars I considered were the Golf GTi, Mazda 3 SP25, CX5, Holden Cruise, Liberty, Jetta and Mazda6.

I went with the Euro for quality, size and value for money and importantly specifications and inclusions

[Rabsta]

Follow the running in recommendations in the owners manual or ask the dealership for their recommendations.

You spent alot of money on your new car. Follow the Honda Owners' manual recommendations for the running in.

Cheers

Thanks for the heads up.... i know people say to run it in hard and some say soft (i.e. the dealer) so hence the question.... i'll see what the dealer says to me when i pick it up...

I believe i shoudl also have the oil changed at 1000km's? is this true?

[ajkdark]

I believe I shoud also have the oil changed at 1000km's? is this true?[/QUOTE]

Hi MY012 has 19000 km's on the clock so cannot quite remember what was done at 1000 km. My service schedule book is at home.

The dealership should do whatever is in the book.

Cheers

[Rabsta]

thanks guys

[ChaosMaster]

Awesome...i hope i do... the test drive blew me away compared to other cars...Some of the other cars I considered were the Golf GTi, Mazda 3 SP25, CX5, Holden Cruise, Liberty, Jetta and Mazda6.

I went with the Euro for quality, size and value for money and importantly specifications and inclusions

Why the Cruise is on that list I've no idea. Lolz.

As for the oil change at 1000km's, it's up to you. The deal won't change it, that's for sure, even if they claim they did, they wouldn't have.

Reason to change: During wearing in, some metal shavings/substance is worn from the block and mixes with the oil, which could abrase the internals of your engine. Of course it's not going to do any noticeable damage or anything like that, but it is abrasive so keep that in mind. Filter should in theory deal with most of it though.
Reason not to change: The oil from factory has extra chemicals mixed into it to help it wear in, so it's not the typical oil sold by the dealer. If you ask the dealer to change the oil, it'll be back to the regular stuff, which isn't as good for wearing in, but won't affect the performance. Not to mention, your engine should be fairly well worn in by 1000km.

Again, as I said, it's up to you. Another deciding factor would be if the dealer would do it for free...... (the 1000km "free service" is usually just a simple inspection to check if anything has fallen off).