IMO entirely, drive the car the way you intend to drive the car. I have read a billion articles, some say take it easy, let rings settle..blah blah blah, other says 'drive it like you stole it'. I don't really believe either one is accurate. IMO you shouldn't red-line the ride but you also shouldn't coddle it. Of course, when a motor is cold go easy, but once it is warm..regardless of mileage..IMO go for it. You aren't a F1 racer, you aren't going to be nearly as hard on the motor (by average) as you think you are. Enjoy the ride (sorry, nissan quote).

Curious, I've always wondered why people ask how to break in a motor, but never the trans/drive-axles or other multiple moving lubricated parts that need the same "experience".

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