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mhughett · 10-24-2014, 11:45 PM

I have a 2015 BRZ with about 600 miles. I've tried to keep it below 4k rpm (very difficult) and have not used the cruise as per the manual. Next month, I plan to take it to the track for the first time. By then, it will have > 1,000 miles so no worries about the engine break-in.

My question is about whether I should change out the factory oil before the track even or not. I'd like to remove any break-in metallic particles before track use but on the other hand, if break-in oil is used for the factory fill, should it remain in the engine longer than 1k miles before getting changed. I know this is a topic with a lot of different opinions but I'd love to see what people think.

One last thing--would it be a good idea to mix 0w20 Mobil with 0w40 European Mobil 1 when I go to the track to get better engine protection? This is the same Mobil1 used by Porsche in its cars. Just a thought.

10-24-2014, 11:45 PM	#1
mhughett Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 Crystal White BRZ Limited Location: Tulsa Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 56 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1st trip to the track I have a 2015 BRZ with about 600 miles. I've tried to keep it below 4k rpm (very difficult) and have not used the cruise as per the manual. Next month, I plan to take it to the track for the first time. By then, it will have > 1,000 miles so no worries about the engine break-in. My question is about whether I should change out the factory oil before the track even or not. I'd like to remove any break-in metallic particles before track use but on the other hand, if break-in oil is used for the factory fill, should it remain in the engine longer than 1k miles before getting changed. I know this is a topic with a lot of different opinions but I'd love to see what people think. One last thing--would it be a good idea to mix 0w20 Mobil with 0w40 European Mobil 1 when I go to the track to get better engine protection? This is the same Mobil1 used by Porsche in its cars. Just a thought.