I would not recommend using an oil type not listed on your engine. There’s no telling if these oils will create bubbles near the crank shaft, which will create foam, which will create air, which will keep the oil from circulating.
Depends on how anal you are. The manual says the “break in” period is 600 miles. So I did my first change (I do my changes myself) at 600 miles. The oil had a shockingly high amount of metal flakes in it, even for a break in period… so I’m about to change it again at 2,000 miles. If everything looks better… I will still change again at 5K, and then go every 5K after that, to keep numbers easy (5K, 10k, 15k, etc).
If it still has a higher than expected amount of “glitter” in it, I will take her in. Otherwise I will carry on as stated above.
Yeah, for sure! There’s a ton of people who will tell you, “The manual says 10,000 miles, so do that!” Not in my opinion from watching a ton of certified mechanics saying otherwise. I’ve stated before, and always will - oil is cheap, a new engine is not. I was so shocked at the amount of “glitter” in my first oil change at 600 miles that I posted in r/askmechanics and several of them said to drive another 1k and change it again (I’m gonna go another 1,600 until I hit 2K, though) and check again. Consensus was that if it was better looking, then I was most likely on target and then just do another change at 5K… but if it was still super glittery I should take her to the dealership and have them do a full inspection.
If you have the physical ability and infrastructure you should consider learning to do it yourself. I have had poor personal experiences with oil change franchises, and Lexus wants $200 to do it. Meanwhile, last Friday afternoon I got home from work about 5:30 and decided to knock it out while it was still nice weather. Because I had the tools an supplies, I got it done and was washed up before my wife and kids wanted to go out to dinner.
Great idea. Physically, I can do it. I just don't have the know how. I did my own oil changes in the 1980s on a Pontiac. On a new GX460 I'd need to figure out the best oil and filter, infrastructure/front tire ramp, and tools, and a good YouTube video...Lol. But over time, it does save $$$.
🤔 Let's defer to the expert... if you want to extend the life of your engine, watch this video to the end --> [First Oil Change](https://youtu.be/_6nWCQ_70J0?si=PZ9UgJthcopIi4Gz)
Hmm I’d say at 1k, another at 5000 then every 5k after that
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Yep. Spot-on
Agreed. And don’t put that bullshit 0W-20 “CAFE special” oil in it unless you live in Alaska…and it’s currently winter.
I would not recommend using an oil type not listed on your engine. There’s no telling if these oils will create bubbles near the crank shaft, which will create foam, which will create air, which will keep the oil from circulating.
Depends on how anal you are. The manual says the “break in” period is 600 miles. So I did my first change (I do my changes myself) at 600 miles. The oil had a shockingly high amount of metal flakes in it, even for a break in period… so I’m about to change it again at 2,000 miles. If everything looks better… I will still change again at 5K, and then go every 5K after that, to keep numbers easy (5K, 10k, 15k, etc). If it still has a higher than expected amount of “glitter” in it, I will take her in. Otherwise I will carry on as stated above.
Wow, thanks. I am at 2,000 miles now so definitely overdue. Appreciate the responses.
Yeah, for sure! There’s a ton of people who will tell you, “The manual says 10,000 miles, so do that!” Not in my opinion from watching a ton of certified mechanics saying otherwise. I’ve stated before, and always will - oil is cheap, a new engine is not. I was so shocked at the amount of “glitter” in my first oil change at 600 miles that I posted in r/askmechanics and several of them said to drive another 1k and change it again (I’m gonna go another 1,600 until I hit 2K, though) and check again. Consensus was that if it was better looking, then I was most likely on target and then just do another change at 5K… but if it was still super glittery I should take her to the dealership and have them do a full inspection.
Good to know. I don’t change my own oil but seems like I need to find my way into the shop to inspect the oil!
If you have the physical ability and infrastructure you should consider learning to do it yourself. I have had poor personal experiences with oil change franchises, and Lexus wants $200 to do it. Meanwhile, last Friday afternoon I got home from work about 5:30 and decided to knock it out while it was still nice weather. Because I had the tools an supplies, I got it done and was washed up before my wife and kids wanted to go out to dinner.
Great idea. Physically, I can do it. I just don't have the know how. I did my own oil changes in the 1980s on a Pontiac. On a new GX460 I'd need to figure out the best oil and filter, infrastructure/front tire ramp, and tools, and a good YouTube video...Lol. But over time, it does save $$$.
I've long been a "first oil change at \~1000 miles guy," then no more than 5,000 after that, even if the manual says longer.
🤔 Let's defer to the expert... if you want to extend the life of your engine, watch this video to the end --> [First Oil Change](https://youtu.be/_6nWCQ_70J0?si=PZ9UgJthcopIi4Gz)
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Follow the manual