Originally Posted by
FireMe
...I will suggest that for the first 500 miles you avoid long idle times, heavy trailer towing, long periods of wide-open throttle, and long periods of steady driving speed...
This is what I tend to do. I have only had 3 new cars, one I sold with 115k, another lasted 200k (until the cooling fan died and the wife didn't pay attention to the temp gauge) and the third is currently at 227k (2004 Tribute). All of them have been great and never burned oil.
Have fun!!