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The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord, six
cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone at the
dealership that cruise control should not be used until the vehicle
has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no mention of
a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone else ever
heard this?

Thanks in advance for your input.
When replying via email remove the asterisk from my address.

"no name" <jason*.nyhq@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord, six
> cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone at the
> dealership that cruise control should not be used until the vehicle
> has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no mention of
> a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone else ever
> heard this?

During break-in one should vary the speed of the vehicle. When using cruise
control, you are maintaining a constant speed.

I conclude that cruise should not be used during break-in.

no name wrote:
> The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord, six
> cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone at the
> dealership that cruise control should not be used until the vehicle
> has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no mention of
> a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone else ever
> heard this?

no - there's no technical rationale for it whatsoever - trust the owners
manual. crap about needing to change the engine revs is mistaken.
follow the normal factory break-in procedure and all will be well.

On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:25:59 -0500, Seth wrote:

> "no name" <jason*.nyhq@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:c19cl2tfrgf1kthsrf3s6dvkgs6siflh48@4ax.com...
>> The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord, six
>> cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone at the
>> dealership that cruise control should not be used until the vehicle
>> has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no mention of
>> a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone else ever
>> heard this?
>
> During break-in one should vary the speed of the vehicle. When using cruise
> control, you are maintaining a constant speed.

What the hell does that have to do with anything? There is no valid
reason for varying the speed of the vehicle during break-in, short of
normal accel and decel.

>
> I conclude that cruise should not be used during break-in.

I conclude that this is a ridiculous statement. Follow your manual. Use
the cruise. That's what it's there for.

Joe

"Seth" <seth_lermanNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "no name" <jason*.nyhq@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:c19cl2tfrgf1kthsrf3s6dvkgs6siflh48@4ax.com...
>> The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord, six
>> cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone at the
>> dealership that cruise control should not be used until the vehicle
>> has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no mention of
>> a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone else ever
>> heard this?
>
> During break-in one should vary the speed of the vehicle.

Whoa, a lot of people are breaking in their engine in Texas!

Seth wrote:
> "no name" <jason*.nyhq@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:c19cl2tfrgf1kthsrf3s6dvkgs6siflh48@4ax.com...
>> The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord,
>> six cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone
>> at the dealership that cruise control should not be used until the
>> vehicle has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no
>> mention of a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone
>> else ever heard this?
>
> During break-in one should vary the speed of the vehicle. When using
> cruise control, you are maintaining a constant speed.
>
> I conclude that cruise should not be used during break-in.

I believe the idea is to run through the RPM range during the break in
period, not to "not maintain" a specific RPM. As well, cruise control
maintains speed, not RPM. RPM can vary quite a bit at the same speed,
depending on the terrain.

I've had the pleasure to "break in" a few motorcycles and cars over the
years (and some were driven quite hard), and have never had any issues.

no name wrote:
> The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord, six
> cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone at the
> dealership that cruise control should not be used until the vehicle
> has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no mention of
> a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone else ever
> heard this?
>
> Thanks in advance for your input.
> When replying via email remove the asterisk from my address.

People say all kinds of dumb things. Some of those people work in car
dealerships. Don't worry about it.

John

John Horner wrote:
>
> no name wrote:
> > The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord, six
> > cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone at the
> > dealership that cruise control should not be used until the vehicle
> > has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no mention of
> > a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone else ever
> > heard this?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your input.
> > When replying via email remove the asterisk from my address.
>
> People say all kinds of dumb things. Some of those people work in car
> dealerships. Don't worry about it.
>
> John



Uh, generally, break-in periods suggest not driving at constant speeds.
So, in this case, the advice may well have been appropriate.

JT

"Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> John Horner wrote:
>>
>> no name wrote:
>> > The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord, six
>> > cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone at the
>> > dealership that cruise control should not be used until the vehicle
>> > has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no mention of
>> > a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone else ever
>> > heard this?
>> >
>>
>> People say all kinds of dumb things. Some of those people work in car
>> dealerships. Don't worry about it.
>>
>
> Uh, generally, break-in periods suggest not driving at constant speeds.
> So, in this case, the advice may well have been appropriate.
>
The "no cruise control" period was almost three times the break-in period. I
think half a point to each perspective is due.

Mike

Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>
> John Horner wrote:
>> no name wrote:
>>> The manufacturer's recommended break-in period for a Honda Accord, six
>>> cylinder, with automatic is 600 miles. I was advised by someone at the
>>> dealership that cruise control should not be used until the vehicle
>>> has been driven for 1500 miles. The owner's manual makes no mention of
>>> a separate break-in for the cruise control. Has anyone else ever
>>> heard this?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for your input.
>>> When replying via email remove the asterisk from my address.
>> People say all kinds of dumb things. Some of those people work in car
>> dealerships. Don't worry about it.
>>
>> John
>
>
>
> Uh, generally, break-in periods suggest not driving at constant speeds.
> So, in this case, the advice may well have been appropriate.
>
> JT

what does it say in the honda manual?