1) Don't lag the engine (keep it above 1.5K when in gear and moving)<br>2) Try to keep it around/below 4K when up to operating temps (see below for "cold running"). <br>3) Do not redline the engine.<br>4) Do not take long roadtrips unless frequently varying RPMs, changing gears<br>5) Get in the habit of checking your oil with each fill-up.<p>The following procedures I still follow, and should also be part of the break-in treatment.<p>1) When below operating temps (oil < 200) do not exceed 3K rpms. My vehicle usually takes about 10 minutes driving to warm up. The '99 manual suggests *not* to idle the engine for very long on startup.<p>2) After a long trip, or hard driving (lots of turbo usage), idle the engine for 3-5 minutes when parked before shutoff. This cools the turbo a bit and allows better heat dissipation.<p>3) When warm, try not to let Acura Integras (even the *real* Type-Rs) pass you. The 1.8T is far superior to Honda VTEC and likes to show it. :)<p><br>

After your break-in, change to synthetic oil. It lasts longer and resists break-down under high better than regular oil. <p>Paul