romogst

iTrader: (14)

I've got about 2300 miles on the current oil but going to do autocross this weekend, should I do a fresh oil change? I run Mobil 1.

CurseDSM

iTrader: (3)

I will say yes just for the fact that even though the oil has plenty of miles left on it, fresh oil always makes the car run better. It has better viscosity, parts move freely less wear and tear then on used oil on bearings etc specially with high rpms and alot of heat that your motor will see being on and off the gas.

cfdfireman1

iTrader: (11)

no

Thore

iTrader: (27)

+1

I personally would change it. Just peace of mind and seems like the responsible thing to do. Definitely change it afterwards if anything.

The Juice

I say no. The difference in your oils ability to do its job will not be that different at this mileage(unless youve driven the car very hard during this period). Lots of studies have shown modern synthetics do no better job at 2000 vs 3000 miles. Take it as my opinion though

17pstockcar

Oil is cheep

cfdfireman1

iTrader: (11)

autocross = maybe 16 runs X 1 minute each = 16 minutes why change it?

You will put that much stress on your engine in the first 1/4 session at a track day.

golgo13

iTrader: (134)

I say take a look at the oil.

I changed my oil before a track day, ran it pretty hard and checked it at the end of the day and the oil was still tan.



If you're paranoid and have money to throw around or like to pamper your car, go for it.

It's your money at the end of the day.

crazybaldhead

I say no.

mdost03

Probably not needed unless the oil is pretty dark. I would concur with "no".

crazybaldhead

That's racist!

evodriver49

iTrader: (6)

at 2.3k miles isnt your oil already a little brownish? i would just for the thought of my car being fresh

FJF

iTrader: (18)

Exactly. What's the big deal about auto-x? You drive a round in 2nd gear for literally a minute rarely exceeding 50mph. There's stress on the tires, yes, but that's about it. Hell, I rev higher for longer periods daily.

kpr

iTrader: (6)

I can't believe this question was asked ??? Is it cause you can't afford the oil ? It's kinda basic , change the oil and inspect the car before going to any track event. Hell you might find something loose and save yourself money . Maybe I just don't understand??

GTijoejoe

iTrader: (25)

I wouldn't change it.