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Old Dec 27, 2006, 06:25 PM
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1500 mile oil change or 3000?

jus was wondering how many miles should i go for the first oil change?
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read the manual
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500
then 1000 then 3000 then every 3500 (3000 if you rip it alot) from there
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After I broke her in, I did my first oil change at 1,000 miles. Then changed her oil every 3,000 miles.
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i thought severe duty was 3K miles. i'd have to check, but thats when i plan to do mine. i baby it though.

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I would change it after a 100 the first time.
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lol....your guys are funny, 3000 minimum for the first one....then however often after that, gotta let it build up and what not...

i got by the manual though heh
Old Dec 27, 2006, 06:51 PM
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3750 for severe conditions and 5000 for normal. I just follow the manual.
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Originally Posted by Ichigo
I would change it after a 100 the first time.
Thats a little too early
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500,000 miles
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Engine break in oil has the most metalic deposits thus more break down in the oil. A few independant oil labs have shown even in cars with up to 10,000 miles on them show engine break in deposits causing shortened oil life (2-4K miles on synthetic) The same car tested at 50,000 miles was getting 7-8K miles before break down occured. While I have not seen a engine break in oil test my 2 cents say 1500-2K max.
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Originally Posted by MuslimEvoFreak
After I broke her in, I did my first oil change at 1,000 miles. Then changed her oil every 3,000 miles.
exactly what i did
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I changed it at 500 and could actually see the engine break in silverish stuff in the oil. My next change will probably be at 2k
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6k miles of easy driving or after every lapping day.


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