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Most modern imports come with special additives in the oil that help condition the engine and protect against "hot-spots" and any residual shavings during the intial break-in. I know that only because I read it in the owner's manual of my '06 Acura TSX and the wife's '06 RAV4 Sport. The only time I let the motor oil go past 3K is on the first batch. I will run it to the stipulated 6 months or 5K, whichever comes first.