vtec run in

[mattj222]

hi,

just got my ctr gt and have been running it in. i always wait until the engine warms up and have been varying the revs in different gears. am i going to do it any harm going into the vtec (5000 rpm plus) every now and then? the whole running in process doesnt seem to have a real answer so just wanted some opinions

cheers

[illegalhunter]

Check out the wiki section of the site for all relevent info. Welcome to the site.

[angie4m]

Hi Matt, as illegalhunter says the Wiki has the best way to run in the car, but its always recommended to stay out of the vtec for the first 600/650 miles. However I myself accidently went into vtec a few times during this process.

It also looked like those who had Vtec'd a good bit from new used more oil than others who didn't, but Vtec mode uses more oil and petrol so its more than likely that these people were and still are in vtec for a good amount of time every day, hence the reason for their top ups in oil.

[FWH]

Running in - Civinfo Wiki

[SHADEMASTER]

Originally Posted by mattj222

hi,

just got my ctr gt and have been running it in. i always wait until the engine warms up and have been varying the revs in different gears. am i going to do it any harm going into the vtec (5000 rpm plus) every now and then? the whole running in process doesnt seem to have a real answer so just wanted some opinions

cheers

I had my ctr in the vtec mode 5 mins after picking the car up from dealer, 3000 miles later the engine is running great (never had to top up the oil yet)
Check out the wiki section (i know i am not the first to mention this) Plenty of high revs with engine braking, thats how i run mine in,

The ctr keeps getting better the more miles you put on the clock

[hurricane]

There are two schools of thought, gentle running for 1000kms, or high revs from the start. Actually, it is generally considered that high revs from the start will map the ECU so that it is more "efficient" and should give better "high peformance". Don't really know if that is b/s in actual fact... but whatever

[Rich 11]

I am breaking mine in steadly.................. first 200miles i kept it to about 40-50 mph
with no quick acceleration jut clocked 500 miles and ..........................Its Vtec time !!!

[ctrdaveg]

Originally Posted by mattj222

hi,

just got my ctr gt and have been running it in. i always wait until the engine warms up and have been varying the revs in different gears. am i going to do it any harm going into the vtec (5000 rpm plus) every now and then? the whole running in process doesnt seem to have a real answer so just wanted some opinions

cheers

Welcome Mattj222 to civinfo.com. You've made the best choice of Civic. Have you posted any pics ??
Stick to the running in method you are using and it'll be fine. I took mine to about 2000miles before i got the limiter lights on.
A short blast in i-vtec won't do it any harm as long as it is warmed up to full working temp.
Have fun I've got 9500 miles on it now and wow it goes well !!

[mattj222]

thanks for the feedback, its been into vtec a few times, just couldnt resist, but am trying to be good. guess my run in has ended up a bit of both schools of thought, but mainly taking it easy...

[Rich 11]

Thats the main thing.....................Taking it easy untill 1000 miles

[vince0118]

hi mate

had mt CTR since Se[tember and have blasted it from day one with lots of VTEC and breaking too...was recommended to do this by the Honda technician when I picked it up from new and have to say the car is amazing!! There are so many articles about this run in method and why it is so effective and I have to agree with Shademaster...it is the best method. If you run it in too slowly you'll have one of the slowest Type R's in the country
welcome to the site and enjoy your new baby whatever methis you choose

[SHADEMASTER]

Originally Posted by Rich 11

Thats the main thing.....................Taking it easy untill 1000 miles

Thats what i used to think untill i read the Running in - Civinfo Wiki section on here

I have had 6 brand new cars i ran the first 5 in using the method described in the hand book (the take it easy method)
I ran the ctr in using the method described in the Wiki section,
I don't know if it is just the V-tec engine, but i would have to say the R is the fastest and most responsive of all my previous cars(including my last one that had 30 horses more than the R (on paper)

[BigBud]

450 km on the clock and gave it some good v-tec allready...not hit the rev limiter yet but very close...how can you resist to keep it in low revs? Dangerous overtaking i assume...

[craigc]

My last car got written off after 1800 miles so this time I skipped the run in phase ...

[angie4m]

Originally Posted by craigc

My last car got written off after 1800 miles so this time I skipped the run in phase ...

Ouch!