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  1. mikey_civic
    mikey_civic is offline Verified Tsikot Member
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    July 20th, 2007 06:22 PM #1
    I've just changed my piston rings.. since my compression is way low already (around 100 psi)... just wanna ask u guys if i have to break-in my car a bit hard to set the rings.. tnx!
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    July 21st, 2007 12:21 AM #2
    Gradual dapat. Always monitor your temperature.
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    July 21st, 2007 12:48 AM #3
    no aircon or unecessary heavy load. don't over rev. use different engine speed pag nasa highway.
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  4. speedyfix
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    July 23rd, 2007 10:53 PM #4
    yes break it in.
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