First Oil Change - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jehuty77 · 07-16-2012, 03:09 PM

Have You done yours yet, what would you do yours at?

I just finished the break in procedure(1600km) and I'm wondering if its time to change it up now.

zex · 07-16-2012, 03:52 PM

I would do mine at 3000km

GFo12ce · 07-16-2012, 04:39 PM

When I was breaking in my Z I threw on an oil filter magnet and a magnetic oil drain plug. Some might argue that it may not do much but they were cheap and If it works to trap shavings I figure why the hell not. I still use them both.

http://www.shopfiltermag.com/tech.php#technology

I believe I got the magnet through Summit Racing. Serveral people make the drain bolts. I'd probably go with a brand you've heard of. Mines Peak Performance (I know the shop that make them personally so I got that). I recently saw an ad for Mishimoto who now makes them, Greddy, Kicks, ircuit Sports, NRG ECT. I don't use the Nissan paper element filters either (not sure what Subaru uses), I use the K&N ones. Lastly for the oil I like, Walmart has most of the local auto parts store beat on price so check there too.

GL

AJ PwR · 07-16-2012, 05:05 PM

I will probably do mine at around 2000km. I think there will be quite a bit of debris after the break in.

I love the idea of the filter magnet but you can't really see how much metal shavings that the motoring was making.

A magnetic drain bolts makes more sense.

This is the one that I got for my car !

narfy · 07-16-2012, 05:25 PM

ben, how much is the magnetic drain plug?

jesseps · 07-16-2012, 07:46 PM

I'll call the dealership tomorrow and ask them if they can do mine... I am nearing 2500 km.

Aznek · 07-17-2012, 12:04 AM

Would the metal shavings be stuck in the oil tank if I used one of these drain valves?
http://www.qwikvalve.com/fumoto-f108s-valve.html

GFo12ce · 07-17-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ PwR

I will probably do mine at around 2000km. I think there will be quite a bit of debris after the break in.

I love the idea of the filter magnet but you can't really see how much metal shavings that the motoring was making.

A magnetic drain bolts makes more sense.

This is the one that I got for my car !

I use both. I understand what you are saying but wouldn't you rather have the filter magnet (which has several more strong neodium magnets than the bolt) there to get any extra shavings the bolt doesn't? Whether you get to see them or not is just kind of making you feel good about your purchase lol. Obviously either one is a good idea if you can't afford both though.

7thgear · 07-17-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ PwR

I will probably do mine at around 2000km. I think there will be quite a bit of debris after the break in.

I love the idea of the filter magnet but you can't really see how much metal shavings that the motoring was making.

it can if you take a hacksaw to it.

Jehuty77 · 08-09-2012, 01:17 PM

So I went in to Toyotato get the oil changed at 3000km, the guy there told me come back at 5000 because we "should not change the oil too early" and that "Changing it after 2000km is old school thinking and not the case anymore"

thoughts?

7thgear · 08-09-2012, 01:20 PM

i changed mine at 2500 at mr.lube, brought in my own oil and filter, told them to put the name of the oil in the memo field.

if you're not gonna hit the track, i say do it according to the manufacturer

if you're gonna rip on the engine, ignore everything the techs say.

roddy · 08-09-2012, 10:17 PM

Is it needed that early? Probably not, but I can't leave anything alone. I don't recall the exact mileage, but I changed my oil at about 2000 KMs, and followed up by changing the transmission (manual) and rear end lube at around 3000.

ArKiTeCkT · 08-09-2012, 10:27 PM

^I have a manual transmission too. Is it recommended to change transmission fluid?

Jehuty77 · 08-09-2012, 11:43 PM

I dont think changing the tranny fluids and rear end fluids is required so soon but i could be wrong

07-16-2012, 03:09 PM	#1
Jehuty77 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: AE86 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First Oil Change Have You done yours yet, what would you do yours at? I just finished the break in procedure(1600km) and I'm wondering if its time to change it up now.

07-16-2012, 04:39 PM	#3
GFo12ce Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '10 Nismo 370Z Location: So.California Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I was breaking in my Z I threw on an oil filter magnet and a magnetic oil drain plug. Some might argue that it may not do much but they were cheap and If it works to trap shavings I figure why the hell not. I still use them both. http://www.shopfiltermag.com/tech.php#technology I believe I got the magnet through Summit Racing. Serveral people make the drain bolts. I'd probably go with a brand you've heard of. Mines Peak Performance (I know the shop that make them personally so I got that). I recently saw an ad for Mishimoto who now makes them, Greddy, Kicks, ircuit Sports, NRG ECT. I don't use the Nissan paper element filters either (not sure what Subaru uses), I use the K&N ones. Lastly for the oil I like, Walmart has most of the local auto parts store beat on price so check there too. GL Last edited by GFo12ce; 07-16-2012 at 05:03 PM.

07-16-2012, 05:25 PM	#5
narfy short asian guy Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: ZN6, VZN185 Location: Regency Toyota Scion Vancouver Posts: 89 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ben, how much is the magnetic drain plug? __________________ __________________ VZN185 - 32" BFG AT, OME suspension, ARB bumper, lightforce lights, TRD trans cooler, TRD exhaust, budbuilt plates... ZN6 - stock with HIDs and LEDs... fng@regencyauto.com

08-09-2012, 01:20 PM	#11
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	i changed mine at 2500 at mr.lube, brought in my own oil and filter, told them to put the name of the oil in the memo field. if you're not gonna hit the track, i say do it according to the manufacturer if you're gonna rip on the engine, ignore everything the techs say. __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

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07-16-2012, 03:52 PM	#2
zex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Subaru WRB BRZ Limited Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Posts: 471 Thanks: 282 Thanked 65 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would do mine at 3000km

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AJ PwR Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: R35 R56 CZ4A ZC6 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 284 Thanks: 1 Thanked 190 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will probably do mine at around 2000km. I think there will be quite a bit of debris after the break in. I love the idea of the filter magnet but you can't really see how much metal shavings that the motoring was making. A magnetic drain bolts makes more sense. This is the one that I got for my car !

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Aznek Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 White Scion FRS Location: Ontario Posts: 198 Thanks: 24 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would the metal shavings be stuck in the oil tank if I used one of these drain valves? http://www.qwikvalve.com/fumoto-f108s-valve.html

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Jehuty77 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: AE86 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I went in to Toyotato get the oil changed at 3000km, the guy there told me come back at 5000 because we "should not change the oil too early" and that "Changing it after 2000km is old school thinking and not the case anymore" thoughts?

08-09-2012, 10:17 PM	#12
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it needed that early? Probably not, but I can't leave anything alone. I don't recall the exact mileage, but I changed my oil at about 2000 KMs, and followed up by changing the transmission (manual) and rear end lube at around 3000.

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Jehuty77 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: AE86 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I dont think changing the tranny fluids and rear end fluids is required so soon but i could be wrong

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