How to Break In a New Car Engine the Right Way
A new car engine does not need a hard blowout drive to break in properly. For the first 500 to 1,000 miles, drive with steady variation, moderate load, full warm-up, and the owner’s manual first.
Essential Concepts
No hard blowout drive
Vary speed and load
Avoid full throttle and redline
Warm the engine first
Follow the manual