What exactly to do during BreakIn Period

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Originally Posted by Loren

You do need to let the engine rev SOME to break in properly.

Well said!

I've test driven new cars as if I've owned them for ten years and was late for a track meet. Some higher RPM use will be fine. Drive around town in 3rd gear and use 4th at lower highway speeds (55mph) for a few miles. As it was mentioned, you're not only breaking in the engine but the transmission as well. You want to make sure everything works fluidly and is sound in case you had to press the pedal down to get away from someone (a rare emergency getaway, like SEMI losing brakes going downhill!). It won't hurt anything and be SURE to get your oil changed around 1000miles, this will help prolong engine life as the filter may not contain all the metal particles left behind accidentally from the manufacturing process.