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Originally Posted by mav1178
For what it's worth:
I emailed Subaru about breaking in an engine on a long drive home after buying the car. I had asked about an Outback.
The answer was identical to what they gave me when I inquired about a BRZ.
Yes, I only emailed once, but my roommate's Outback (2013) owner's manual states the exact same "break-in" text as my BRZ.
-alex
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Huh, you're telling me that Subaru designed engines follow a Subaru designed break in procedure? What a world.
Show me a Honda or Chevy manual with the same break in, that'll probably carry more weight. I know the Acura I broke in didn't specify a max rpm, just no redlining or consistent speeds for 1000 miles.
Yeah it may be on the conservative side but when I buy something expensive I try to follow the instructions. Feels a bit like opening soda cans by poking holes with screwdrivers and complaining about the sharp edges or complaining about the battery life on a phone out of the box without charging it.