Oil change at 1K miles before road trip?
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I've been breaking in my 2010 G37S 6MT sedan over the past few weeks, admittedly goosing the throttle a bit here and there, but mostly being good. I'm at about 920 miles right now and will be taking a road trip over the weekend for ~500 miles round trip. I'm planning to use cruise control on the highway for the most part.
I know some folks recommend an oil change at 1K miles to flush the oil that contains the small metal shavings and such picked up during the break-in. I thought I'd get some feedback here on whether I should try to squeeze one in before heading out of town or whether I should just wait for the first scheduled one at 3,750.
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I know some folks recommend an oil change at 1K miles to flush the oil that contains the small metal shavings and such picked up during the break-in. I thought I'd get some feedback here on whether I should try to squeeze one in before heading out of town or whether I should just wait for the first scheduled one at 3,750.
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Just my opinion, but i'd only change the oil if you drove it hard during break-in (which you didn't), just to save you some money. If you're changing it yourself though, go ahead if you want. It can't hurt, right?
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Thanks. Yeah, the first oil change is free and I pre-paid for all scheduled maintenance for 4 years/60K miles (including the 60K maintenance), so it shouldn't end up being any cost to me. However, this is a pretty packed week for me so finding time to run up there and get the oil change will be tough. Unless there's overwhelming evidence that it should be done, I may pass on it.
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