Submitted by Chris

For break in, follow this link: This guy is the best engine builder I have ever heard of/seen etc...and he KNOWS Hondas...follow his directions and you cannot go wrong. Everything on this site is good information. Use it as a great resource and search before you ask questions. Click

Here is what TOO has to say for those of you that don't want to follow the link:

"Use 0-30, or 5-30, or 10-30 motor oil and a Honda filter. Do NOT use synthetic motor oil for break in. Make sure the fluid levels are where they should be. Start it up and keep the engine at 2500 -3000 rpm for about 20 minutes. Make sure there are no leaks, or mechanical problems. The only idling will be for setting the timing.

Before doing the schedule, remember that running the engine at steady rpm (like cruising on the freeway) is not good for break-in.

Now, don't misunderstand me on the zings. You don't HAVE to scream the engine religiously at the prescribed intervals. If you don't have the space to run the engine up in the selected gears, don't do it. Just know that you can, and IF the opportunity comes around lay into it. Don't over-do the procedure.

I recommend that the oil be changed at the 1K mile marker. If the plugs are looking good and if the compression's (and leak down numbers) good, switch to Mobil 1 for life. Use either 0-30, or 10-30. After the oil change, you might want to reset the valves and from that point on, drive it the way you'd normally run it." - T.O.O.

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