Oil change at 1000 mile?
08-10-06, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by lexi06
Or is it okay to wait until 5000? I've heard that an oil change is good after break-in.
Thanks.
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im already at almost 800miles...so i want to knoow also...vets....car experts!!! help!!!
08-10-06, 08:14 PM
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It isn't necessary until 5,000 but it won't hurt your
precious baby either. Some folks just feel better when they have fresh oil I guess. In the old days engines came with special break-in oil and a special filter that was changed at about a thousand miles. Those days are long gone. 5 W 30 and the proper Lexus filter and your set. The factory pays for the 5,000 mile service so you can save your money until 10,000 miles rolls around...
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08-10-06, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockville
precious baby either. Some folks just feel better when they have fresh oil I guess. In the old days engines came with special break-in oil and a special filter that was changed at about a thousand miles. Those days are long gone. 5 W 30 and the proper Lexus filter and your set. The factory pays for the 5,000 mile service so you can save your money until 10,000 miles rolls around...
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08-10-06, 08:38 PM
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Rockville is correct. Those old days are gone. I still kinda like the thought of that NEW oil coursing through the engine and do changes at every 3000 or six months. Maybe dumb but I feel better.
I know some fanatical Corvette owners who have driven their brand new Vettes home from the dealer and changed out the oil. Huh? Gotta get that old bad oil OUT.
I know some fanatical Corvette owners who have driven their brand new Vettes home from the dealer and changed out the oil. Huh? Gotta get that old bad oil OUT.
08-10-06, 08:54 PM
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The only time you have to worry about doing a change too soon is if they add something to the oil at the factory to facilitate break-in.
My g/f's TSX had it and you were supposed to leave the original oil in for 10K miles.
AFAIK, we don't have any break-in additives so we should be OK changing it out sooner. I plan on having mine done at 4K and will do it between 4-5K miles afterwards depending on a blackstone analysis.
My g/f's TSX had it and you were supposed to leave the original oil in for 10K miles.
AFAIK, we don't have any break-in additives so we should be OK changing it out sooner. I plan on having mine done at 4K and will do it between 4-5K miles afterwards depending on a blackstone analysis.
08-10-06, 09:10 PM
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It was suggested that I do my oil change at 3500. It actually makes sense here in Arizona because of the heat. I think you have to factor in other variables when you're talking oil changes and maintenance. A lot of times, the climate will play a big part in your vehicle maintenance.
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I vote for 5k. Also, it was discussed not too long ago here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=229377
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=229377
08-10-06, 10:07 PM
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I had the dealer do mine at 500 miles and then i did it again at 3K myself with Amsoil. My car sees alot of hard city driving so i'm constantly worried about oil dilution from fuel.