early oil change

thispecialk · 07-16-2009, 08:45 PM

so many different opinions. is it safe thought to change early? im go with royal purple

tru_Asiatik · 07-16-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk

so many different opinions. is it safe thought to change early? im go with royal purple

when in doubt follow whats on paper/book/manual
thats said i changed mine after break in so close to 2000mi

Modshack · 07-17-2009, 02:33 PM

A good bet says You won't own this car 4 years from now. 3oo miles is a bit early to start worrying about this..

arcticreaver · 07-20-2009, 11:53 AM

i was told to wait until 1000 miles for the first oil change.

nogoodname · 07-16-2009, 08:48 PM

i thought you gotta wait a bit before going synthetic

nogoodname · 07-16-2009, 08:53 PM

do whatever will allow you to sleep at night

One_Quick_Z · 07-16-2009, 10:28 PM

Im going to wait until the 2k mark on mine I want to atleast have the "breakin" Done for the most part

DAN

thispecialk · 07-17-2009, 05:12 PM

i will own this car. we have my wife car still and its an 05

Viera · 07-20-2009, 12:17 PM

Did my first at 1000. =)

LiquidZ · 07-20-2009, 12:25 PM

I did my first change at about 950 miles before heading out on a long trip.

GMZ · 07-25-2009, 09:55 PM

Just changed mine today @ 950 with dino

codpet · 07-25-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GMZ

Just changed mine today @ 950 with dino

Back in the day, it was recommended to wait 3000 miles before you switch to synthetics. That's no longer the case, as current engine manufacturing technologies do not require you to break-in an engine. Many manufacturer's use synthetic's right out the door because of this.

GMZ · 07-25-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by codpet

Back in the day, it was recommended to wait 3000 miles before you switch to synthetics. That's no longer the case, as current engine manufacturing technologies do not require you to break-in an engine. Many manufacturer's use synthetic's right out the door because of this.

True, my reasoning for going with dino is I keep the OCI to about 1-2K mi until the 1st recommended change so itd be a waste of $$$ to go with syn. Grabbed 5qts of Quaker State at China Mart for $10.

codpet · 07-25-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GMZ

True, my reasoning for going with dino is I keep the OCI to about 1-2K mi until the 1st recommended change so itd be a waste of $$$ to go with syn. Grabbed 5qts of Quaker State at China Mart for $10.

Yeah, most people wait to switch the oil due to saving money. A very high quality synthetic costs quite a bit. Since the engine doesn't require a break-in to begin with, there are no "imperfect" parts that are rubbing together anyway, so it's not like you're risking damage to anything.

It comes down to synthetics are great for improved gas mileage, and extended drain intervals.

355890 · 07-25-2009, 10:03 PM

Yes...Changed oil at 1,000 miles and introduced it to Royal Purple 5 W 30.

I will now be on a schedule of a 3,000 mile refresh.

07-17-2009, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 978	A good bet says You won't own this car 4 years from now. 3oo miles is a bit early to start worrying about this.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

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arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 926	i was told to wait until 1000 miles for the first oil change. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

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One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 221	Im going to wait until the 2k mark on mine I want to atleast have the "breakin" Done for the most part DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

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LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 706	I did my first change at about 950 miles before heading out on a long trip. __________________

07-25-2009, 09:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
GMZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 304 Drives: 07 V8 4Runner 4x4 Rep Power: 17	Just changed mine today @ 950 with dino __________________ Z-less once again

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thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 17	so many different opinions. is it safe thought to change early? im go with royal purple

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	i thought you gotta wait a bit before going synthetic

07-16-2009, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	do whatever will allow you to sleep at night

07-17-2009, 05:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 17	i will own this car. we have my wife car still and its an 05

07-20-2009, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 266	Did my first at 1000. =)

07-25-2009, 10:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 543	Yes...Changed oil at 1,000 miles and introduced it to Royal Purple 5 W 30. I will now be on a schedule of a 3,000 mile refresh. __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

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