So far I've put 1000 miles on the car. Am I passed the break in period?

Dave


"John D." <jcdech@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> If you're still in the break-in period, you shouldn't be pushing your car
like that.
>
> John D.
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> "DavidB" <picexp@optonline.net> wrote in message
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> > 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