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LowPhat 4g · 08-10-2013, 12:02 AM

Hello all, so I'm still in the honeymoon phase of what I would like to label: "My Best Purchase of the Century!", and I just passed 1000 miles while heading home from work today. I had a thought about changing the oil since I'm thru the break-in period. Wanted to get some thoughts on what you all have done once you passed the 'Pace Lap' of 1000 miles. Is it even necessary to change the oil?

Let me know thanks.

Jolaessss · 08-10-2013, 12:06 AM

I thought the exact same thing. I ended up doing my first oil change at 3000 miles. Someone, somewhere on this forum stated that the engine bits in the factory oil is good for the motor. He compared it to the exfoliating face washes with the micro beads lol

bkblitzed · 08-10-2013, 12:08 AM

i changed the oil around 1500 miles with the subaru 0-20. When it drained it still looked new.

Anthony · 08-10-2013, 12:11 AM

There is a HUGE discussion about this somewhere... I think the title of the thread is something about "break-in period" or something similar. From what I gathered, the general consensus was "no, you should not change it at 1,000 miles." But of course there were several "definitely yes"-es.

Some people recommended that you actually avoid it until the 7,500 mark. Personally, I wouldn't wait that long, but then again, I drive the hell out of my car. Or... at least I will when I finally get to drive it...

makesdrivingfunagain · 08-10-2013, 12:25 AM

I didn't wait until 1000 miles to break mine in. I am not planning to do the first oil change until at least 6,000 for my fr-s. I probably won't until 7500.

marky · 08-10-2013, 12:29 AM

change mine at 1500.. then i let it rip

i didnt go at high revs after the 1500 oil.. i wanted it to break in more.. i did go 5-20 due to its summer

bestwheelbase · 08-10-2013, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolaessss

Someone, somewhere on this forum stated that the engine bits in the factory oil is good for the motor. He compared it to the exfoliating face washes with the micro beads lol

He was very wrong.

But I'm sure St. Ives would love to know of this cross-marketing opportunity.

whataboutbob · 08-10-2013, 12:37 AM

Did mine at the 1500 mile mark. Can't hurt to put fresh oil in a motor.

thill · 08-10-2013, 12:49 AM

I am just going to follow the service manual for oil changes.

bkblitzed · 08-10-2013, 12:56 AM

it all depends on how you drive at the end of the day, Drive like a grandma, than sure might as well follow the pamphlet. Drive aggressive and you'll be doing oil changes more frequently.

jflogerzi · 08-10-2013, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowPhat 4g

Hello all, so I'm still in the honeymoon phase of what I would like to label: "My Best Purchase of the Century!", and I just passed 1000 miles while heading home from work today. I had a thought about changing the oil since I'm thru the break-in period. Wanted to get some thoughts on what you all have done once you passed the 'Pace Lap' of 1000 miles. Is it even necessary to change the oil?

Let me know thanks.

abuse her like the little slut she is. On the way home from work, I reved her to 7K 3 times(17K miles on the ODO)

Jolaessss · 08-10-2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

He was very wrong.

But I'm sure St. Ives would love to know of this cross-marketing opportunity.

LOL!

d4wt · 08-10-2013, 01:38 AM

whatever you and your wallet feel comfortable with. or take advantage of the couple free oil changes most stealerships will throw at yah.

i hit 1k and took it in that weekend for a change. i was planning on doing it earlier but i was lazy and given the fact that i didn't have to pay it was hard not to get it done.

i had already installed an invidia n1 catback before 1k and then directly after installed injen intake and unichip. this car responds surprisingly well to bolt ons and tuning really bring it alive.

suaveflooder · 08-10-2013, 03:44 AM

Did my first at 3000 miles. Just about to do my second at 7500 early next week sometime. Currently at 7200 miles.

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Jolaessss Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: SWP FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 620 Thanks: 346 Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought the exact same thing. I ended up doing my first oil change at 3000 miles. Someone, somewhere on this forum stated that the engine bits in the factory oil is good for the motor. He compared it to the exfoliating face washes with the micro beads lol

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bkblitzed is better than you Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 raven FRS Location: Norcal Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 591 Thanked 1,347 Times in 745 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i changed the oil around 1500 miles with the subaru 0-20. When it drained it still looked new.

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makesdrivingfunagain Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: US Posts: 211 Thanks: 128 Thanked 70 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didn't wait until 1000 miles to break mine in. I am not planning to do the first oil change until at least 6,000 for my fr-s. I probably won't until 7500.

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marky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS #54 Location: san diego ca Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 616 Thanked 824 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	change mine at 1500.. then i let it rip i didnt go at high revs after the 1500 oil.. i wanted it to break in more.. i did go 5-20 due to its summer

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thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am just going to follow the service manual for oil changes.

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bkblitzed is better than you Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 raven FRS Location: Norcal Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 591 Thanked 1,347 Times in 745 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it all depends on how you drive at the end of the day, Drive like a grandma, than sure might as well follow the pamphlet. Drive aggressive and you'll be doing oil changes more frequently.

08-10-2013, 03:44 AM	#14
suaveflooder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 2,295 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 1,052 Times in 664 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did my first at 3000 miles. Just about to do my second at 7500 early next week sometime. Currently at 7200 miles.

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