"Break-in" oil or urban myth?

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Aug 19, 2013 | 12:15 PM

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Glenn

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Originally Posted by IronHorse

as Desha says. there is no such thing as too many oil changes (or something to that effect). I did my first one at 1600 miles.

you know as long as you go to the dealership for said oil changes. What if you want to change it out every 250 miles would she still hey go for it?

Aug 19, 2013 | 12:58 PM

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I did my first oil change at 2300 miles and now use Mobil 1 extended performance fully synthetic , 5W 30 blend.

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Aug 19, 2013 | 01:30 PM

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^ My "oil life" indicator wanted to do it at ~2100 miles. Seemed low to me, no way I'd have done it earlier than that. ('13 V6)

Aug 26, 2013 | 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thebms

Thanks Deysha! I'm aware of the oil life monitor (it says I can wait a while longer) - its really a matter of connivence and avoiding any preventable problems. As much as I like my service dept, I'd rather be out driving!

As per your Owner Guide, as long as you get it done before your 12 months are up, you’re ok, thebms.

Deysha

Aug 26, 2013 | 09:27 AM

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^ My "oil life" indicator wanted to do it at ~2100 miles. Seemed low to me, no way I'd have done it earlier than that. ('13 V6)

Oil life monitor must not have been set correctly or wasn't reset from the previous oil change

Aug 26, 2013 | 09:43 AM

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Oil life monitor must not have been set correctly or wasn't reset from the previous oil change

I was thinking the same thing because the oil life monitor has to be set manually every time after one changes the oil.

Aug 26, 2013 | 10:01 AM

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I was thinking the same thing because the oil life monitor has to be set manually every time after one changes the oil.

Correct. At least we can do it without requiring a 200 dollar tool like my wifes BMW.

Aug 26, 2013 | 10:10 AM

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Correct. At least we can do it without requiring a 200 dollar tool like my wifes BMW.

Are you serious bro. 200 dollar tool to reset the oil life. Holy Schmidt. Oh, that's crazy but say no more BMW. LMAO wow

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