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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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Hello from so cal area

Hi to all, I recently purchased my 05 evo. I was contemplating between 350z and evo, ended up with my 05 evo. After serveral days of driving my EVO, I could'nt be happier.

One question, is there a proper method of break-in? I've searched and read but search is very vague. I just cruise under 3k RPM.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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Read your owner's manual... You'll find your answer there. Keep it under 5K for the first 500 miles or so...
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DaGuL
Read your owner's manual... You'll find your answer there. Keep it under 5K for the first 500 miles or so...
Right! i forgot to review my owner's manual. I was too excited about my purchase.

thanks!
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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I assume its normal to see Heat waves coming out of the hood vent??
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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I assume its normal to see Heat waves coming out of the hood vent??
Very normal.
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Evo VIII
Very normal.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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also vari your speed on freeways don't keep the speed at the same spot the whole time. proper breakin will lead to happier evo owners hehe!
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by evolusion
I assume its normal to see Heat waves coming out of the hood vent??
That's point of the hood vent...heat dissipation.
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