kki3o

i just read on the FAQ about changing engine oil
and what kinda oil weight i should use

i didnt kno and i changed my oil at 1000 somethign miles...i have no idea either what weight the oil was used...

will this mess up my engine or anything...
i have about 2100 miles right now, should i just take it to my dealer and let them do another oil change so they can put in the original factory oil with the special additives that helps break the engine in...would that help

ahhhhhh please help
i shoulda read the faq section sooner
and get my owners manual already

twohoos

Don't freak; you're probably fine. You could take the car to your dealer but I don't think dealers stock the "break-in" oil that ships with the car. However, any natural petroleum oil (10W30) will be suitable for the remainder of your break-in period (up to 10K or so). Also, more than likely, the guys who did your oil change saw the note stamped on your oil fill cap that says "use 10W30"; and if they didn't, 10W30 is the "default" oil for most cars. (And unless you specifically request it, shops always use the cheaper petroleum oils, not synthetics.)

Wesmaster

Just curious, what made you decided to change your oil at 1,000 milees?

bayarea408

dont worry too much.. i changed my car to synthetic at 3.8k miles as long as the oil is NEW it should be ok.

marcucci

It's an old shadetree mechanic thing, chaning oil early on a new car, to remove any material that has come loose and is (hopefully) in the filter. If you have an excessive amount and wait too long, you run the risk of clogging the filter and running it bypassed. I used to change my oil in a new motor around 1k miles, I actually waited on the S2.

I'm bothered more by the fact that this guy doesn't know the weight of the oil. It's one thing to not do it yourself, it's another to not give direction or follow up with the person changing it.

The car should run on 10-30, period. There should be no need to change that, especially in CA. I'd suggest a synthetic at your next oil change. Keep an eye on your oil level, check it weekly before you start it in the morning- make sure the level doesn't drop. If it does, add until you are at the FULL mark with a name-brand conventional 10-30 oil. DO NOT check or add hot, you will likely never add or add too much.

Wesmaster

Ha, well...I was gonna let that one slide...but oh well.