Paraphrased from the owner's manual:
During the first 600 miles:
There have been suggestions here to avoid holding a steady speed, especially with the cruise control. Hyundai includes that recommendation in their owner's manual, but I can't find that in Honda's. It has become part of internet lore.
A couple of weeks ago I asked an 80-year old relative about constant speed during break-in and he said that he heard it in the 1930s. I wonder if it was actually valid then and more important, is it valid now. Can anyone cite authoritative sources on this? I'm beginning to wonder if varying the break-in speed is an "old husband's tale." We need more than "I heard that..."
You may be able to download the <a href="http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/Model/own_man/2002Odyssey.pdf">owner's manual</a> from the American Honda Motors Ownerlink website. Don't do that unless you have a highspeed internet connection; the file is 6.5MB.
Regards,
Maugham
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[This message has been edited by Maugham (edited 02-02-2002).]
During the first 600 miles:
- Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration
- Avoid hard braking. New brakes need to be broken-in by moderate braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)
- Do not change the oil until the recommended time or mileage
- Do not tow a trailer
- Do not laugh hysterically at owners of other minivans (just kidding, this is actually OK and recommended!)
There have been suggestions here to avoid holding a steady speed, especially with the cruise control. Hyundai includes that recommendation in their owner's manual, but I can't find that in Honda's. It has become part of internet lore.
A couple of weeks ago I asked an 80-year old relative about constant speed during break-in and he said that he heard it in the 1930s. I wonder if it was actually valid then and more important, is it valid now. Can anyone cite authoritative sources on this? I'm beginning to wonder if varying the break-in speed is an "old husband's tale." We need more than "I heard that..."
You may be able to download the <a href="http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/Model/own_man/2002Odyssey.pdf">owner's manual</a> from the American Honda Motors Ownerlink website. Don't do that unless you have a highspeed internet connection; the file is 6.5MB.
Regards,
Maugham
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[This message has been edited by Maugham (edited 02-02-2002).]
