Did my first oil change to synthetic...noticeable difference.

christian370z · 09-19-2010, 10:37 PM

Would filling up a sub 3,000 mile car with a quality synthetic oil such as Redline have any detrimental effects on the engine? I have seen warnings on a few synthetic oils saying not to use them in an engine that has less than 3,000 miles on it.

efuseakay · 09-20-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Would filling up a sub 3,000 mile car with a quality synthetic oil such as Redline have any detrimental effects on the engine? I have seen warnings on a few synthetic oils saying not to use them in an engine that has less than 3,000 miles on it.

Seems like there are a few schools of thought on that. Some believe dino oil for the first few changes is best, to let everything "seal" up properly, while some think these engines are built with such tight specs from the factory, that it doesn't matter.

I plan on doing a total of 3 dino changes, then I'll switch to a syn. No real reason behind it. lol

kenchan · 09-20-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Would filling up a sub 3,000 mile car with a quality synthetic oil such as Redline have any detrimental effects on the engine? I have seen warnings on a few synthetic oils saying not to use them in an engine that has less than 3,000 miles on it.

why dont u just use Mobil1 (silver cap) for your 3K mile since it's not a full pure synthetic like the high-end german castrol? i did mine last month no clicking no issues.

'10Anamoly · 09-20-2010, 01:41 PM

Most of the best synthetic oils are partially or completely Ester-based. Check out Motul 300V Power Racing 5W-30, Eneos, etc.

Ester oil is not a gimmick, but not using it does not mean you lose all your durability. For the DLC coated valvetrain though, I'm sticking to the Ester oils. To each his own.

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'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	Most of the best synthetic oils are partially or completely Ester-based. Check out Motul 300V Power Racing 5W-30, Eneos, etc. Ester oil is not a gimmick, but not using it does not mean you lose all your durability. For the DLC coated valvetrain though, I'm sticking to the Ester oils. To each his own. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

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