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Originally Posted by FiRStscion
This was most likely what i was probably going to do, just wanted some more solid info on the subject from other FRS owners themselves. 
what does the manual say, if you know? |
Manual says pretty much the same thing. Vary RPMs and keep it under 4K except for emergencies. I had a 'few' emergencies as I drove it more. Best to just vary types of driving and RPMs throughout the period. Include some highway travel and don't be afraid to wind it out a few times every now and then. 'Emergencies', you know?
I'm a big believer in doing a little bit of everything for break-in. Only makes sense because that's how you'll be driving in the future. I also don't change my oil too soon. Many dump theirs at 1K but with synthetics and modern oil filters I believe that's too soon. If a change was needed, it would state it in the owner's manual and it doesn't. I believe the initial-fill oil has different additives to help with break-in so you want to keep it in there to at least somewhere between the 'normal' and 'severe' intervals given in the manual. After that you can change it as often as you want, it's your money.
I know many will dispute that but some high-end manufacturers actually warn against changing the initial fill too early.
And the bottom line in my opinion is that no matter what you do, you will probably do no real damage. Despite what some think, modern automobile components are very robust today and can take a licking and keep on ticking. If they weren't, you'd see new cars broken down on the side of the road everywhere. I continue to drive the same as I have for the last 50+ years, have driven over a million miles in that time and have never had a problem aside from a manufacturer's own defects. And you can't help those, they happen occasionally. Not everything is always perfectly made. That's why you have a warranty.
Enjoy your car and don't be too neurotic about it. It's a LOT more fun that way!