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I just kept the revs. below 5000 for the first 1000 miles (some exceptions) and below 4000 for the first 500 miles.

Vary load and avoid the 1500 mile highway trip at constant engine speed. City driving is what you want to do.

Use comon sense. Don't floor the cold engine at low speeds etc. Make sure its warms up properly and remember that the water being at temp does not mean the oil is there yet.

Mine hasn't used a bit of oil in almost 2 years and 6.500 miles on the clock. Answring Wayne the dealers recommend the same thing. Keep it easy for the first 1000 miles. But let's not forget that Porsche runs those engines (yes every single one) at redline for several minutes as part of their test procedure.

On a final thought if you are planning to waste the engine make sure it happens in the first four years so you get a new one free of charge under warranty.

Have fun and drive it.

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