First Oil Change
#32
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I disagree with BMW's 15,000 mile oil change. Even if you were to wait 7500 miles I would deffinately get that first oil change done between 500-1500 miles then go from there. Miles are not the only factor that affect oil. If you live in HOT *** Florida, the oil is gunna break down much sooner than it would up North. For $30-$50, I don't think its worth it to see how many miles you can get out of an oil change. The gunk will build up, the car will slow down, the engine is expensive to have rebuilt. If its a lease, I say go ahead and go 10,000 miles before an oil change LOL!
#33
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I disagree with BMW's 15,000 mile oil change. Even if you were to wait 7500 miles I would deffinately get that first oil change done between 500-1500 miles then go from there. Miles are not the only factor that affect oil. If you live in HOT *** Florida, the oil is gunna break down much sooner than it would up North. For $30-$50, I don't think its worth it to see how many miles you can get out of an oil change. The gunk will build up, the car will slow down, the engine is expensive to have rebuilt. If its a lease, I say go ahead and go 10,000 miles before an oil change LOL!
#34
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Ever owned a German vehicle? Because the few I have have been on flatbeds more than on the highway. I do not purport to know a lot, if anything about oil, but what I do know is I have never had a single problem with any of my Infiniti's, and they recommend a lower oil change interval. It may not be BAD per se, but it sure as heck can't be GOOD! Time/heat/miles.. Doesn't add up.
#35
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Ever owned a German vehicle? Because the few I have have been on flatbeds more than on the highway. I do not purport to know a lot, if anything about oil, but what I do know is I have never had a single problem with any of my Infiniti's, and they recommend a lower oil change interval. It may not be BAD per se, but it sure as heck can't be GOOD! Time/heat/miles.. Doesn't add up.
#37
I have had a bmw for the past 7 years, changed my oil slight sooner than BMW's 15k, I've do it at 10k with 0 engine issues in 103k miles. I hope to do the same with the G37 using synthetic oil...
#38
I have 160k on my 2001 Prelude and it still runs like the day I bought it. I changed the oil every 7,500 miles as recommended. Although, I replaced the filter with every oil change instead of the recommended 15k.
Today's engines are made with harder materials and greater precision.
Many hold more oil. I think 6 quarts in the g37.
They're more efficient creating less heat and deposits.
There are fewer dirt roads and driveways to get your oil dirty.
More people park in garages and use remote starters helping the car warm up faster.
More people are commuting from suburbs falling into the "highway driving" category.
Oils and filters are way better.
Oil takes time to break in so changing too often could actually hurt.
But the bottom line is today's engines will easily outlast the rest of the car. Don't waste your time and money on extra oil changes.
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Time for me to beat the ...
I'm going to switch to mobile 1 synthetic starting at 600miles ( first oil change for the shavings ). Anyone have a strong objection to doing so? Will I void my warranty if I use a Wix filter instead of infiniti's stock filter? Anyone have a compelling reason why I should not do mobile 1 syn and instead just do standard mobile 1 oil? Thanks..
I'm going to switch to mobile 1 synthetic starting at 600miles ( first oil change for the shavings ). Anyone have a strong objection to doing so? Will I void my warranty if I use a Wix filter instead of infiniti's stock filter? Anyone have a compelling reason why I should not do mobile 1 syn and instead just do standard mobile 1 oil? Thanks..
#45
Well I'm going to change my own oil, I would much rather do it myself. What about the filter, Wix is ok and no one will flip a lid over it and void my warranty? Also, will I REALLY see a drop in performance with synthetic ( any proof? ) or is that one of the assumed/perceived (not verifiable) side effects of synthetic?