How did you run in your Type R?

SHADEMASTER · 30th April 2008, 22:04

I have just covered 2500 miles in my R and noticed that the engine oil level is still just below the max line on the dip stick
I was wondering if this was down to the way i run the car in or is this normal?
I used the method described in the link below

Running in - Civinfo Wiki

I had the car in the V-tec band before i was 5 miles from the dealers, with plenty of accelerating and engine breaking for the first 200 miles
I was a bit worried about doing damage to the engine, i don't know if it is just the type of engine or is it the way it was run in but i would have to say that my R has one of the most responsive engines i have ever driven

This is the first time i have run a car in this way and when i buy another new car i will be using the same method.

NEEMSTAR · 30th April 2008, 22:10

200 miles of no vtec - just varying revs
then i RAGGED it - no oil top ups yet

didnt know about this site or the wiki article back then but my car is runnin beautifully

Dimplyred · 30th April 2008, 22:11

I ran mine in too, as stated in the link you posted.

I've not had to put any oil in yet and I've done about 2200 miles now.

angie4m · 30th April 2008, 22:14

Did it like the Wiki said, just before I reached the 650 miles I hit i-Vtec twice for the smallest amount of time when I shifted it into the wrong gear. At the same point as yours my oil was just under the max mark and I gave it the smallest of top ups due to going away, it wasn't even worth getting the bottle out! Now done 3600 miles and its still fine

-=Stella Artois=- · 30th April 2008, 23:46

Nailed it from day 1. 138 miles on the clock before her first trackday. Runs like a dream does Millie.

angie4m · 1st May 2008, 10:15

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Originally Posted by -=Stella Artois=-

Nailed it from day 1. 138 miles on the clock before her first trackday. Runs like a dream does Millie.

And Oil useage?

-=Stella Artois=- · 1st May 2008, 14:10

She doesn't drink at all really. I have had to put a litre in in the last 12000 miles. In between services.

angie4m · 1st May 2008, 14:28

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Originally Posted by -=Stella Artois=-

She doesn't drink at all really. I have had to put a litre in in the last 12000 miles. In between services.

Lol! I'm lucky if I've put in 125 mls yet! I suppose for what you have done to the car so far a litre isn't much. Which reminds me I have to send you a PM

-=Stella Artois=- · 1st May 2008, 14:46

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angie4m · 1st May 2008, 14:56

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Originally Posted by -=Stella Artois=-

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Cheers, much appreciated! You are a Star! I knew you would be the best person to speak with after Si bombarded me with your YouTube vids this morning. We're defo going to go for it

-=Stella Artois=- · 1st May 2008, 15:11

You won't be disappointed.

Juff · 1st May 2008, 16:47

well, i followed the honda manuel and waited for 1000 km = 625 miles before i gave it the "heavy right foot"

but!.... the dealer said, never mind, just let it run for 10 minutes, and you can let it rpm

.........

Alwaysblack · 1st May 2008, 17:36

I must admit, I just could not bring myself to nail it from the off so just the occasional burst upto 200 miles.
Regular bursts to about 600 miles and often since then!
Now just over 3,500 of various miles.
Only using BT Ultimate.
Runs like a dream. No oil use at all. 28 mpg average. I love it!

Homer Simpson · 1st May 2008, 17:54

spanked mine from the off and haven't used a drop of oil in 6k miles

sackers · 20th June 2008, 23:24

Hi guys, this is my first post so hello!!!

i just picked up my FN2 type R yesterday. the salesman told me it needed no running in whatsoever and to drive like i stole it from day 1!! I took his advise on a 260 mile round trip to the lakes, what a great drive!!

30th April 2008, 22:04	#1 (permalink)
SHADEMASTER Type R GT (R-8065) Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 4th July 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 425 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	How did you run in your Type R? I have just covered 2500 miles in my R and noticed that the engine oil level is still just below the max line on the dip stick I was wondering if this was down to the way i run the car in or is this normal? I used the method described in the link below Running in - Civinfo Wiki I had the car in the V-tec band before i was 5 miles from the dealers, with plenty of accelerating and engine breaking for the first 200 miles I was a bit worried about doing damage to the engine, i don't know if it is just the type of engine or is it the way it was run in but i would have to say that my R has one of the most responsive engines i have ever driven This is the first time i have run a car in this way and when i buy another new car i will be using the same method.

1st May 2008, 17:36	#13 (permalink)
Alwaysblack Ex Black Rat Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 21st September 2006 Location: S E London / Kent Posts: 160 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nil by mouth! I must admit, I just could not bring myself to nail it from the off so just the occasional burst upto 200 miles. Regular bursts to about 600 miles and often since then! Now just over 3,500 of various miles. Only using BT Ultimate. Runs like a dream. No oil use at all. 28 mpg average. I love it!

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30th April 2008, 22:10	#2 (permalink)
NEEMSTAR Nobody gets out alive Rocketship door handle Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: In your mind Posts: 1,359 Thanks: 30 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	200 miles of no vtec - just varying revs then i RAGGED it - no oil top ups yet didnt know about this site or the wiki article back then but my car is runnin beautifully

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,613 Thanks: 19 Thanked 129 Times in 128 Posts iTrader: (0)	I ran mine in too, as stated in the link you posted. I've not had to put any oil in yet and I've done about 2200 miles now.

30th April 2008, 22:14	#4 (permalink)
angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,771 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	Did it like the Wiki said, just before I reached the 650 miles I hit i-Vtec twice for the smallest amount of time when I shifted it into the wrong gear. At the same point as yours my oil was just under the max mark and I gave it the smallest of top ups due to going away, it wasn't even worth getting the bottle out! Now done 3600 miles and its still fine

30th April 2008, 23:46	#5 (permalink)
-=Stella Artois=- Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th June 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 360 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nailed it from day 1. 138 miles on the clock before her first trackday. Runs like a dream does Millie.

1st May 2008, 14:10	#7 (permalink)
-=Stella Artois=- Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th June 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 360 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	She doesn't drink at all really. I have had to put a litre in in the last 12000 miles. In between services.

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-=Stella Artois=- Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th June 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 360 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Replied

1st May 2008, 15:11	#11 (permalink)
-=Stella Artois=- Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th June 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 360 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	You won't be disappointed.

1st May 2008, 16:47	#12 (permalink)
Juff Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd April 2008 Location: Malmö/Copenhagen Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	well, i followed the honda manuel and waited for 1000 km = 625 miles before i gave it the "heavy right foot" but!.... the dealer said, never mind, just let it run for 10 minutes, and you can let it rpm .........

1st May 2008, 17:54	#14 (permalink)
Homer Simpson Wheelnut Join Date: 11th November 2007 Location: England Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	spanked mine from the off and haven't used a drop of oil in 6k miles

20th June 2008, 23:24	#15 (permalink)
sackers Valve Cap Join Date: 25th May 2008 Location: York, UK Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, this is my first post so hello!!! i just picked up my FN2 type R yesterday. the salesman told me it needed no running in whatsoever and to drive like i stole it from day 1!! I took his advise on a 260 mile round trip to the lakes, what a great drive!!