Oil change on New vehicle
I got that new chevy truck, what about the first oil change. By going by the automatic gauge, I will probably not need one till about 5-7k miles. Any thoughts
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I like to change the oil at about 1000 miles on any new vehicle I purchase. Just in case there is any crap in the system you can clean it out and get a fresh filter working.
Many will say it's not req'd and in 9 out of 10 cases I'm sure they are correct. However, If you plan on keeping it for a while this easy task will make sure there are no hidden problems.0 -
On new vehicles, I always change it at 500 miles. Then use synthetic from then on. 0 -
myself on a new vehicle , i always change at 1000 for the first time , you're only talking a few bucksfor that oil change compared to the cost and life of that motor , oil is cheap 0 -
I would just do what the manufacturer recommends. Maybe the engine won't be broken in very good at 1000 miles and there will still be a lot of wear between 1000-2000 miles, do you still want all that stuff in your system? Manufacturers do things for a reason, might as well not screw it up from the start. 0 -
change at 500mile,1000mile 4000 miles, 7000miles using conventional. Then at 10,000 miles go with the synthetic. Going with synthetic to soon and the rings won't seat causing it to use oil. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by IAMAHUSKER
change at 500mile,1000mile 4000 miles, 7000miles using conventional. Then at 10,000 miles go with the synthetic. Going with synthetic to soon and the rings won't seat causing it to use oil.
I have never had that problem. Always change at 500 miles to synthetic, never had a vehicle use oil yet.0 -
I usually switch to full synth at 10,000 just so she's totally broken in when I do so. I usually change at 500, 1500, and 2500 and then every 3500 after that when I get a new vehicle. I use Royal Purple oil and go with manufacturer-recommended weight. I also always use a NAPA Gold oil filter which has probably the best filtration/flow of any filter on the market. 0 -
Change the oil at 500 and no later than 1000. All mechanical devices will wear in when new and internal combustion engines are no exception. Back in the days when cars and trucks had square wheels a special break in oil was placed inside the crank case at the factory and failure to change this oil as instructed was at your own peril! These days engines are built to very tight tolerences and in my own opinion this means that the break in period is even more important than it used to be, which was back when people actually used to pay attention to such details as a part of car/truck ownership. The auto manufacturers have consumers in a mind set today where they seem to believe that all they need to with a brand new motor vehicle is turn the key, drive it away from the lot and then drive it until the on borad computer orders them to take the car into the dealer for service. One of these days the manufacturers will simply weld the hood shut, leaving a little flap-type opening where you can add windshield washer fluid! (You might be trusted to do this). A modern engine should be fully broken in within the first 500-1000 miles so if you want to switch to synthectic oil at this point go ahead and do so. As far a breaking the engine in properly; don't baby the truck. You'll need to keep within the guidelines suggested in the owners manual but you don't need to drive it around like a little old lady because this is actually worse for a new engine since it will never be broken in properly and will lead to troubles down the road. 0 -
This is one of the VERY few times that kristov is correct.
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quote:Originally posted by kristov
Change the oil at 500 and no later than 1000. All mechanical devices will wear in when new and internal combustion engines are no exception. Back in the days when cars and trucks had square wheels a special break in oil was placed inside the crank case at the factory and failure to change this oil as instructed was at your own peril! These days engines are built to very tight tolerences and in my own opinion this means that the break in period is even more important than it used to be, which was back when people actually used to pay attention to such details as a part of car/truck ownership. The auto manufacturers have consumers in a mind set today where they seem to believe that all they need to with a brand new motor vehicle is turn the key, drive it away from the lot and then drive it until the on borad computer orders them to take the car into the dealer for service. One of these days the manufacturers will simply weld the hood shut, leaving a little flap-type opening where you can add windshield washer fluid! (You might be trusted to do this). A modern engine should be fully broken in within the first 500-1000 miles so if you want to switch to synthectic oil at this point go ahead and do so. As far a breaking the engine in properly; don't baby the truck. You'll need to keep within the guidelines suggested in the owners manual but you don't need to drive it around like a little old lady because this is actually worse for a new engine since it will never be broken in properly and will lead to troubles down the road.
Totally agree with all of it.0 -
I was told, buy numerous people, that they did not want to see the car for an oil change until it was time. Especially the first time.
I have mine done at the specified intervals and done at the dealer. I used to do them myself, until we bought new cars. After the warranty, I'll do them myself again.
Changing the oil early does no better than doing it when needed. The major concern is actually changing you oil. Some people don't that's when the motors turn to sludge.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
This is one of the VERY few times that kristov is correct.
Doug
Doug, I also said that your daughter was pretty! [:)]0 -
When it hits 500 miles run the living snot out of it for a while. Full throttle rolling starts all the way to the top speed. This helps insure the rings get seated. 0
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