At what milage should I change the oil for the first time?
I think I read somewhere that it is 1500 miles, is this correct?
I think I read somewhere that it is 1500 miles, is this correct?
The book says 3750. Let your conscience be your guide.
I had my car on a lift at 2200, so I did it then.
I had my car on a lift at 2200, so I did it then.
If nothing else . . . Please check your oil level. I had my first oil change performed at 1600 miles and found out that I was 1.5 qts. low.
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I agree, do it earlier. You never know how much oil it may be using. The book says 3750 miles or 3 months, so if you've had your car for 3 months get an oil change regardless of mileage.
I do mine early -- between 1500 and 2k usually. But I'm **** about metal bits etc early on. IMHO it's worth the investment, but the book says 3750 tho, so it must be safe.
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I have usually changed my oil on my previous cars at every 2500 miles. Based on that, I have opted to use the regular oil.
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Originally Posted by mario24601
what brand oil do you guys recomend? Synthetic or reg?
I wouldn't do synthetic till the third oil change. Once I reach that period I use Mobil1 synthetic 5w-30.
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Its a personal deal. I did oil change on 100miles then I did another at 500miles... I have 1000 right now, but I am approaching the "3750 or 3 month" mark so I will get my Premium Oil change when I get back to the US (The 22nd of this month). I'll also install my K & N then =D
BTW - I have the K&N Oil and Air filter. OIL filter any good?
BTW - I have the K&N Oil and Air filter. OIL filter any good?
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I agree 3750 is fine.... I do synthetic every 3000 on the dot Mobil 1 super syn. Says it last up to 15000 but i change every three.
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I read that you should switch to synthetic after 10k miles.
Do your research before deciding what to put on your car.
http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html
If you just spent around 40k on a car, why not spend 30$ on 100miles oil change, and 30$ on 500 oil change?
You can never be too careful.
Do your research before deciding what to put on your car.
http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html
If you just spent around 40k on a car, why not spend 30$ on 100miles oil change, and 30$ on 500 oil change?
You can never be too careful.
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I am just going to go by what the book says. I am taking mine in tomorrow to get the first oil change at around 3700 miles.
Thanks...but now I cant find the damn filter...they only have Fram at the local shops...should I just buy from dealership?

