Changing motor oil for the first time...
09-01-2006, 10:05 PM
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Changing motor oil for the first time...
I got my new 06 on June 15th so its been 2.5 months now. I have about 2k miles on it and my readout shows 50% oil life left.
Is it time to get my first oil change? I have read here that it is not a good idea to get synthetic oil?
Which type of oil to you experts recommend? I live in Los Angeles so the weather here is pretty warm..
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Is it time to get my first oil change? I have read here that it is not a good idea to get synthetic oil?
Which type of oil to you experts recommend? I live in Los Angeles so the weather here is pretty warm..
Thanks!
09-02-2006, 12:49 AM
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IMO most experts would recommend not changing it at all.
Top it up with a quality dino oil 10W-30.
(keeping the level where it should be is very important!)
Change at 3500 or 7500 miles.
Depending on "severe" or "normal" service schedule.
If you change at 3500 miles use a quality dino oil 10W-30 again.
Do not use synthetic oil for the first 7500 miles.
This (and a LOT more) info is all in your owners manual.
And in the Oil Journals on top of UTH
Top it up with a quality dino oil 10W-30.
(keeping the level where it should be is very important!)
Change at 3500 or 7500 miles.
Depending on "severe" or "normal" service schedule.
If you change at 3500 miles use a quality dino oil 10W-30 again.
Do not use synthetic oil for the first 7500 miles.
This (and a LOT more) info is all in your owners manual.
And in the Oil Journals on top of UTH
09-02-2006, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by S2000Tuner,Sep 2 2006, 12:05 AM
my readout shows 50% oil life left.
Just keep checking the level and keep it topped up. Read your owner's manual.
09-02-2006, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by blue06,Sep 2 2006, 07:48 AM
Sometimes I order a second beer when my first pint is at about 50%...
09-02-2006, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by xviper,Sep 2 2006, 12:02 PM
Unless someone pissed in your first beer, are you going to throw it out and start on the second one?
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09-02-2006, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by xviper,Sep 2 2006, 02:12 PM
You should see what I stir your hi-ball with.