If you're still in the break-in period, you shouldn't be pushing your car like that.

John D.



"DavidB" <picexp@optonline.net> wrote in message news:<iaP%a.99399$_R5.36818519@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv .net>...
> Yesterday, I took a trip to Atlantic City and I reached speeds of about
> 70-80mph on the highway. The civic (2003) felt a little tense in my hands
> when I tried pushing it to 80mph. I could feel the stick shift vibrating as
> I passed 75 and into 80mph. I'm not sure if I'm having an issue here or
> maybe the car needs more breaking in. By the way, I filled it with Mobil
> Super; is that ok even though owner's manual recommends regular?
>
> Dave