Another dreaded oil question
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Another dreaded oil question
Greetings,
I have seen many comments on this site about Synthetic Oil.
My situation is I didn't even know about "engine break-in" till after I had about 200 miles on my car and joined this site! I didn't really drive it 'that hard' but did go over 4000 RPM and maybe WOT a couple times. No biggie.
At my first oil change at 3000 Miles I decided to go for synthetic. I figured if my car needed more 'break in' I could switch back to Dino. The only option at the dealer was Mobil 1, which reports on this site debate as to whether Mobil 1 is fully or partially synthetic. Well it is time for another oil change and after 3500 miles of WOT and 'Driving Like I Stole it' on synthetic my car still runs great.
After being *** raped by the dealer (Coconut Infiniti, Florida in case you were wondering) on the "Synthetic upcharge of $50+" My next oil change is a BYOO (Bring Your Own Oil) party. I have found an AMSOIL Dealer and plan on putting 5w30 in. But want to make sure that it's the right thing to do.
Checking my oil shows that it hasn't seemed to have used a drop. It is still at the "H Dot" so can I take this as evidence that my rings are seated (or broken in or what ever they need to do)? Assuming yes I should stick with AMSOIL synthetic, right?
I am pretty sure that this is an elementry question and appoligize for that. I don't really know much about engines, as evidence that I didn't know they needed to be broke in.
Thanks in advanced for the advice!
Vince
I have seen many comments on this site about Synthetic Oil.
My situation is I didn't even know about "engine break-in" till after I had about 200 miles on my car and joined this site! I didn't really drive it 'that hard' but did go over 4000 RPM and maybe WOT a couple times. No biggie.
At my first oil change at 3000 Miles I decided to go for synthetic. I figured if my car needed more 'break in' I could switch back to Dino. The only option at the dealer was Mobil 1, which reports on this site debate as to whether Mobil 1 is fully or partially synthetic. Well it is time for another oil change and after 3500 miles of WOT and 'Driving Like I Stole it' on synthetic my car still runs great.
After being *** raped by the dealer (Coconut Infiniti, Florida in case you were wondering) on the "Synthetic upcharge of $50+" My next oil change is a BYOO (Bring Your Own Oil) party. I have found an AMSOIL Dealer and plan on putting 5w30 in. But want to make sure that it's the right thing to do.
Checking my oil shows that it hasn't seemed to have used a drop. It is still at the "H Dot" so can I take this as evidence that my rings are seated (or broken in or what ever they need to do)? Assuming yes I should stick with AMSOIL synthetic, right?
I am pretty sure that this is an elementry question and appoligize for that. I don't really know much about engines, as evidence that I didn't know they needed to be broke in.
Thanks in advanced for the advice!
Vince
The oil being full is no indication of the engine being broken in, there aren't really any signs of that. I'm sure you are fine as far as breakin though. If you are going to use Amsoil, then go with the TSO 0w-30 rather than the ASL 5w-30. It is superior in about every way
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Originally Posted by brittonv
Greetings,
I have seen many comments on this site about Synthetic Oil.
My situation is I didn't even know about "engine break-in" till after I had about 200 miles on my car and joined this site! I didn't really drive it 'that hard' but did go over 4000 RPM and maybe WOT a couple times. No biggie.
I have seen many comments on this site about Synthetic Oil.
My situation is I didn't even know about "engine break-in" till after I had about 200 miles on my car and joined this site! I didn't really drive it 'that hard' but did go over 4000 RPM and maybe WOT a couple times. No biggie.
Your engine is fine, no need to worry.
Modern engines have piston rings that seat at almost the first turn of the key, so as to help reduce oil consumption issues via piston rings not sealing. Millions of vehicles now come from the factory with synthetic oil in their engines installed right on the factory assembly lines. Again, no need to worry. You didn't do anything wrong.
At my first oil change at 3000 Miles I decided to go for synthetic. I figured if my car needed more 'break in' I could switch back to Dino. The only option at the dealer was Mobil 1, which reports on this site debate as to whether Mobil 1 is fully or partially synthetic. Well it is time for another oil change and after 3500 miles of WOT and 'Driving Like I Stole it' on synthetic my car still runs great.
You bet it does, because you can use a synthetic oil in your engine from day one, with no detrimental affects, as you have proven.
After being *** raped by the dealer (Coconut Infiniti, Florida in case you were wondering) on the "Synthetic upcharge of $50+" My next oil change is a BYOO (Bring Your Own Oil) party. I have found an AMSOIL Dealer and plan on putting 5w30 in. But want to make sure that it's the right thing to do.
Yes, you bet it's the right thing to do! Your engine and wallet will love you for it!
[COLOR="Green"]Checking my oil shows that it hasn't seemed to have used a drop. It is still at the "H Dot" so can I take this as evidence that my rings are seated (or broken in or what ever they need to do)? Assuming yes I should stick with AMSOIL synthetic, right?
Correct. Although the oil of choice is the AMSOIL SSO Signature Series 0W-30 combinied with a high-tech AMSOIL Ea oil filter. This oil will provide more power, cooler engine operating temperatures, better throttle response, better fuel efficiency, reduced engine wear and even lower emissions.
I am pretty sure that this is an elementry question and appoligize for that. I don't really know much about engines, as evidence that I didn't know they needed to be broke in.
Thanks in advanced for the advice!
Vince
Thanks in advanced for the advice!
Vince
No problem Vince!
One of the best ways to learn something is to ask questions. Follow your owners manual for any recommended break-in procedures, if there are any listed at all. You didn't harm your engine, so don't worry. Steve - Distributing industry leading AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants for 20 years
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