Engine oil
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Engine oil
I heard from some guy the other day that there little metal particle that comes off during the break in period. So he recommends me to change my oil after about 1500 miles or 2500 km. What he meant was that these little thingings will harm the engine if it stays in the engine oil, so if u change oil during this period u will get rid of them( I think that's what he meant ). I mean has any of u heard of this?
Is that true? and should I do that ?
Is that true? and should I do that ?
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Originally posted by kuan48:
I heard from some guy the other day that there little metal particle that comes off during the break in period. So he recommends me to change my oil after about 1500 miles or 2500 km. What he meant was that these little thingings will harm the engine if it stays in the engine oil, so if u change oil during this period u will get rid of them( I think that's what he meant ). I mean has any of u heard of this?
Is that true? and should I do that ?
I heard from some guy the other day that there little metal particle that comes off during the break in period. So he recommends me to change my oil after about 1500 miles or 2500 km. What he meant was that these little thingings will harm the engine if it stays in the engine oil, so if u change oil during this period u will get rid of them( I think that's what he meant ). I mean has any of u heard of this?
Is that true? and should I do that ?
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In order for you're engine to properly break in you must leave that oil in the car. Those little particles that you see are from the normal break in wear. I read someplace that changing you're oil before the breakin period actually slows down the break in cycle.
Synthetic oil should only be used after the breakin period has ended
Synthetic oil should only be used after the breakin period has ended
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Originally posted by derrick:
Everyone,
Then what's the verdict? Should the oil be changed after 3 months or 3700km (whichever comes first)?</p>
On an aside note, is it recommended that a synthetic 5W20 be used over a conventional oil? The owner's manual said that a synthetic can be used but makes no endorsement other than to follow the 'regular' maintenance interval...</p>
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p>
Everyone,
Then what's the verdict? Should the oil be changed after 3 months or 3700km (whichever comes first)?</p>
On an aside note, is it recommended that a synthetic 5W20 be used over a conventional oil? The owner's manual said that a synthetic can be used but makes no endorsement other than to follow the 'regular' maintenance interval...</p>
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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Everyone,
Then what's the verdict? Should the oil be changed after 3 months or 3700km (whichever comes first)?</p>
On an aside note, is it recommended that a synthetic 5W20 be used over a conventional oil? The owner's manual said that a synthetic can be used but makes no endorsement other than to follow the 'regular' maintenance interval...</p>
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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Then what's the verdict? Should the oil be changed after 3 months or 3700km (whichever comes first)?</p>
On an aside note, is it recommended that a synthetic 5W20 be used over a conventional oil? The owner's manual said that a synthetic can be used but makes no endorsement other than to follow the 'regular' maintenance interval...</p>
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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Originally posted by derrick:
Everyone,
Then what's the verdict? Should the oil be changed after 3 months or 3700km (whichever comes first)?</p>
Change the oil according to your owners manual. It was written by the people that built your car and they do know when the oil should be changed. Oil filters are changed at the same time and they are supposed to pick up any wear particles in the oil.
Do not use synthetic oil as a breakin oil since it will retard the break in process. Please do use it after the break in period. The synthetics are slippier than petro oils and they will slow down the process.
A break in period is normally over when the oil consumption rate stabilizes. Todays ring technology allows most break ins to be completed by 1500 miles, but it wouldn't hurt to go a few miles further.
On an aside note, is it recommended that a synthetic 5W20 be used over a conventional oil? The owner's manual said that a synthetic can be used but makes no endorsement other than to follow the 'regular' maintenance interval...</p>
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p>
Everyone,
Then what's the verdict? Should the oil be changed after 3 months or 3700km (whichever comes first)?</p>
Change the oil according to your owners manual. It was written by the people that built your car and they do know when the oil should be changed. Oil filters are changed at the same time and they are supposed to pick up any wear particles in the oil.
Do not use synthetic oil as a breakin oil since it will retard the break in process. Please do use it after the break in period. The synthetics are slippier than petro oils and they will slow down the process.
A break in period is normally over when the oil consumption rate stabilizes. Todays ring technology allows most break ins to be completed by 1500 miles, but it wouldn't hurt to go a few miles further.
On an aside note, is it recommended that a synthetic 5W20 be used over a conventional oil? The owner's manual said that a synthetic can be used but makes no endorsement other than to follow the 'regular' maintenance interval...</p>
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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Look at the owners manual. The break in fluid for the new engines is specifically formulated and must run longer than one would conventionally leave oil in. CHANGING IT EARLY COULD INVALIDATE THE WARANTEE. My dealer has notices up all over the place warning not to change it earlier!
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