Switching to synthetic oil problem

[jonismyname]

there's a mountain of info lurking in these waters, you just gotta stick your head in to see it.

ill throw a few things out there that aren't my opinion (my opinion, go at least 3k on factory oil then do what you like):
-factory oil is break in oil and needs to be run 5k
-factory breaks in motor before they ship it, you can do whatever you want as soon as you get it
-you should change your oil as soon as you get it home, then again at 500 miles, then again at 3k. (just because its 1500cc doesn't mean its a motorcycle motor...)

[Lazerdot]

I switched to Amsoil at 2000 miles.

[RedRide]

Originally Posted by jonismyname

there's a mountain of info lurking in these waters, you just gotta stick your head in to see it.

ill throw a few things out there that aren't my opinion (my opinion, go at least 3k on factory oil then do what you like):
-factory oil is break in oil and needs to be run 5k
-factory breaks in motor before they ship it, you can do whatever you want as soon as you get it
-you should change your oil as soon as you get it home, then again at 500 miles, then again at 3k. (just because its 1500cc doesn't mean its a motorcycle motor...)

*Factory "break in oil" is rarely used anymore in any car these days .
* Engines are not broken in at the factory. Engines are first run only after final car assemby when all engine support parts are installed.

Having said that .... With modern machine tools, critical engine parts are now made more precise and the break in procedures of old are no loger nessary for the most part. Just take it easy for the first 2k or so.

However, personally, I like to change oil initially at about 2k miles as during this period, you have the most (nessary) break in wear and there are microscopic metalic particles suspended in the oil that should be removed.

Finally, synthetic is not some mysterious miracle oil that needs special conditions etc and can be used at most any time after break in. It can also be mixed with "dyno" oil in any proportions.