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Originally Posted by TheRealBFKR
Hi all,
I put on about 2.8k mile on my brand new ‘18 BRZ within the last month. Today, I noticed that my dipstick is reading about 1/3 of the way below the top hole. I am fairly certain it was right at the top hole when I checked at around 2k. Is this normal usage for a new car? Full disclosure: I do push the engine pretty hard on backroads. I have seen roughly 250F+ oil tell just from backroads driving.
I plan on doing my first autox day and HPDE weekend with it towards the end of the month. The plan is to change to 5w30 before then, even if I will realistically be under 4K miles at that point. I will then change back to 0w20 almost right after the HPDE weekend in October since winter is coming. Does that sound like a logical plan?
Thanks!
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Hello TheRealBFKR and welcome to our forum -
I wouldn't worry about your car consuming 1/3 quart of oil in 2,800 miles, especially since it's new. Back in the day, we used to expect a new engine to use a little oil, till the oil rings got good and seated.
Mine uses about a half a quart between oil changes (7,000 miles).
I wouldn't think it would be necessary to change to the heavier oil for a limited autox and HPDE exposure. But, if it makes you feel better, it won't hurt anything.
It's most important to keep the oil level near the top hole on the dipstick, especially if you are pushing it.
Have a fun track experience -
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