Just purchased my '13 BRZ with 1,800 miles. Should I change the oil? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

torqueno · 10-05-2014, 11:48 PM

Hey all. New to the BRZ crowd, but I'm familiar with the modding culture.

Anyways, my car has 1,800 miles but the original owner purchased it in May 2013. He left abruptly on duty after a few months. Should I go ahead and change the oil now and change it again at 7,500 miles? I found a guide online that states the oil should be changed every 7.5 months.

chaoskaze · 10-05-2014, 11:55 PM

Congrats with your awesome purchase. I would change the oil immediately just because they have been sitting for quite awhile. Also starting from 2015 they change it to every 6000 mile, I would go with the new guideline.

Maverick22 · 10-05-2014, 11:56 PM

you are a new owner, You should change all the fluids. Oil, Transmission Fluid and rear Dif fluid. Just my 2 cents. Upgrade the trans fluid and dif to full synthetic. I recommend redline mt90.

torqueno · 10-06-2014, 12:11 AM

Thanks for your responses. I definitely understand why I should change the engine oil but is a diff/transmission flush really necessary at its current age?

Miniata · 10-06-2014, 02:13 AM

Yeah, I'd change the engine oil just based on time, I change mine every 12 months regardless of mileage, but so far the mileage has always been less than 5000 miles per year. Isn't necessary to change any other fluids at this point based on time or mileage, but a lot of people like to change out their trans and diff fluids and claim improvements switching to other synthetic fluids. Totally your preference, so far I've been fine with factory fill on my mine.

themajesticone · 10-06-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by torqueno

Hey all. New to the BRZ crowd, but I'm familiar with the modding culture.

Anyways, my car has 1,800 miles but the original owner purchased it in May 2013. He left abruptly on duty after a few months. Should I go ahead and change the oil now and change it again at 7,500 miles? I found a guide online that states the oil should be changed every 7.5 months.

For good measure I would change the oil now and again at 7,500 miles. Congratulations!

Mikko · 10-06-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chaoskaze

Also starting from 2015 they change it to every 6000 mile, I would go with the new guideline.

My 2015 BRZ's service manual says oil change every 12 months or 9000 miles but I'm in Europe. How long warranty you get in US?

Congrats for new car!

torqueno · 10-06-2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Miniata

Yeah, I'd change the engine oil just based on time, I change mine every 12 months regardless of mileage, but so far the mileage has always been less than 5000 miles per year. Isn't necessary to change any other fluids at this point based on time or mileage, but a lot of people like to change out their trans and diff fluids and claim improvements switching to other synthetic fluids. Totally your preference, so far I've been fine with factory fill on my mine.

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Originally Posted by themajesticone

For good measure I would change the oil now and again at 7,500 miles. Congratulations!

Thank you. I've decided to change the oil now with Amsoil 0w-20 and oem subaru filter. I bought a new O-ring gasket, too. At this point, I think I'm going to wait until the 7,500 mile service before I change the diff and tranny fluid. The car feels fine right now.

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Originally Posted by Mikko

My 2015 BRZ's service manual says oil change every 12 months or 9000 miles but I'm in Europe. How long warranty you get in US?

Congrats for new car!

I have 3 years or 36,000 miles... I think. That leaves me with only a year and half or 34,000 miles. I'm not driving 34,000 miles - I think it's safe to say it's going to be a year before my factory warranty is up.

dpgfunk · 10-07-2014, 04:58 AM

Changing the diff and tranny fluid is absolute overkill. Not even remotely necessary at this mileage, regardless if your vehicle was purchased used.

ZionsWrath · 10-07-2014, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dpgfunk

Changing the diff and tranny fluid is absolute overkill. Not even remotely necessary at this mileage, regardless if your vehicle was purchased used.

Maybe but he didn't say where he bought it from.

If it is an 1800 mile dorifto demo might as well change it. Can't hurt and only cost like $100 if you do it yourself.

cmdboy_347 · 10-07-2014, 11:13 AM

I change all my oils everyone I purchased a used car. Good luck!!!

nikitopo · 10-07-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikko

My 2015 BRZ's service manual says oil change every 12 months or 9000 miles but I'm in Europe. How long warranty you get in US?

Congrats for new car!

Same here and warranty is for 5 years.

*Hachiroku86* · 10-07-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chaoskaze

Congrats with your awesome purchase. I would change the oil immediately just because they have been sitting for quite awhile. Also starting from 2015 they change it to every 6000 mile, I would go with the new guideline.

FWIW, I just picked up a 2015 FR-S. The service manual says to change it at 7500, not 6000.

-Will

torqueno · 10-08-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Maybe but he didn't say where he bought it from.

If it is an 1800 mile dorifto demo might as well change it. Can't hurt and only cost like $100 if you do it yourself.

Good point, but the car was purchased from a very large and reputable Mercedes dealership in the DC area with a professional staff.

10-05-2014, 11:48 PM	#1
torqueno Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: VA Posts: 43 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just purchased my '13 BRZ with 1,800 miles. Should I change the oil? Hey all. New to the BRZ crowd, but I'm familiar with the modding culture. Anyways, my car has 1,800 miles but the original owner purchased it in May 2013. He left abruptly on duty after a few months. Should I go ahead and change the oil now and change it again at 7,500 miles? I found a guide online that states the oil should be changed every 7.5 months. Last edited by torqueno; 10-06-2014 at 12:07 AM.

10-06-2014, 02:13 AM	#5
Miniata Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ - 90 Miata - 07 FXT -05 Mini Location: Ohio Posts: 546 Thanks: 6 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, I'd change the engine oil just based on time, I change mine every 12 months regardless of mileage, but so far the mileage has always been less than 5000 miles per year. Isn't necessary to change any other fluids at this point based on time or mileage, but a lot of people like to change out their trans and diff fluids and claim improvements switching to other synthetic fluids. Totally your preference, so far I've been fine with factory fill on my mine. __________________ 17x7 Kosei K1-TS w/ 215/45-17 Dunlop Star Specs Nameless Track Pipe - Strano front sway bar

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torqueno Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: VA Posts: 43 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for your responses. I definitely understand why I should change the engine oil but is a diff/transmission flush really necessary at its current age?

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