Why no oil change recommendation in the owner's manual?!?!

alan93rsa · 03-30-2009, 10:37 AM

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You don't want synthetic on a new engine, it will prevent proper break-in.

You'd be amazed at the number of manufacturers that fill with synthetic at the factory. Porsche and BMW to name a few.

ChrisSlicks · 03-30-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by alan93rsa

You'd be amazed at the number of manufacturers that fill with synthetic at the factory. Porsche and BMW to name a few.

An oil change on a rear-engine Porsche is about $300 because it's a total PITA. BMW corporate is paying for the oil change on their cars so they're going to try and stretch it as much as possible. Modern engines are built with such tight clearances that the break-in period in reality is pretty short, but I still like to avoid synthetics in that time.

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