Some members suggest to change engine oil after break-in. Is this necessary? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

scionfrs2014 · 12-20-2013, 10:22 AM

My FR-S will reach break-in soon. Some members suggest to change engine oil after break-in. Is this necessary?

Luis_GT · 12-20-2013, 10:26 AM

You don't have too, I did it because I felt like it.

bestwheelbase · 12-20-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by scionfrs2014

My FR-S will reach break-in soon. Some members suggest to change engine oil after break-in. Is this necessary?

It is a widely accepted good practice by many enthusiasts to do a short duration on the first oil fill before moving to a standard schedule. Then again, the owner's manual does not mandate this and plenty of people feel it is unnecessary.

Do what makes you feel good.

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SkAsphalt · 12-20-2013, 10:48 AM

Not necessary

Dezoris · 12-20-2013, 10:49 AM

If you do a hard break it swap it early. if not dont make a big deal out of it and just follow the manual.

humfrz · 12-20-2013, 11:02 AM

Well, I'm old school ...... but, in this case, I just waited for the 7,500 mile mark.

humfrz

PStaff716 · 12-20-2013, 12:26 PM

just changed mine for the first time at 3800 miles.

It was pretty clean, my mechanic and I both thought it looked great for break-in oil. He did suggest changing it every 3000 miles though, considering how hard I drive it.

Danny86 · 12-20-2013, 12:40 PM

I am wondering the same as OP. Mine has just passed break in. I'm at 1200 I believe. I wouldn't consider it a "hard" break in. But I didn't "baby" it either. Just drove it pretty normal and the occasional "drove it like I stole it" once or twice. Should fluid changing be in my near future?

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subwaynm · 12-20-2013, 12:57 PM

I would agree it sure couldn't hurt, and will be a good indicator on how your vehicle is running, and any wear and tear it might be experiencing.
If nothing else remove the Oil Filter and empty it into a paper funnel and see what you may see.

Anthonytpt · 12-20-2013, 01:20 PM

I've been changing my engine oil every 1158.63499 leagues.

Ocala FR-S · 12-20-2013, 03:01 PM

No.

OICU812 · 12-20-2013, 03:36 PM

Personal preference on 1st oil change... But I can tell you that you WILL want to change your diff and tranny oil around 5-8k that's for certain the break in shavings of the tranny and diff are well bit mind blowing to say least.

Muskokan · 12-21-2013, 10:41 AM

the blackstone results ive seen from stock engines are good until 9k miles, blackstone says.

did my first change at 8k km, mobil 1.

at 13,000 km, probably pick up a fumoto valve and do another after christmas, not in any rush though. Oil level has never budged, looks clean.

Danny86 · 12-21-2013, 11:19 AM

How do you guys feel about just swapping out the filter early on? That is, not doing a full oil change but just filter only? Has anyone done this? Did you find a lot of particles?

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12-20-2013, 10:49 AM	#5
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Muskokan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: white Sport-tech Location: Ontario Posts: 676 Thanks: 204 Thanked 320 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	the blackstone results ive seen from stock engines are good until 9k miles, blackstone says. did my first change at 8k km, mobil 1. at 13,000 km, probably pick up a fumoto valve and do another after christmas, not in any rush though. Oil level has never budged, looks clean.

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