first oil change break-in oil

[Red]

The oil looks like crap after the 1000 mile break in period. I don't think you would really want it.

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

I wouldn't run break in oil. But to each his own. I have a neighbor down the road that asks for my used diesel oil to run in his 86 Bronco, he says it even quiets his lifters.

 

[Icecobra]

There is no break in oil its the same oil, however it does have crap in it from assembly. This is assembly lube it is expected to be in there for a given period of time and it helps things along the first few thousand miles. I would change the oil filter and let the rest go from 1000 to 5000 miles that gets the small metal particals get in the filter...

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

When I say break in oil, I mean the oil that is installed when new, I do not mean that it is a special kind of oil meant just for break in.

 

[Tony Keen]

What kind of oil are most people using for just every day driving?

 

[Dv8tor]

Just put in Amsoil 5w30. I can't believe how thin that oil is. I will be doing Amsoil 10w20 or 10w30 in the summer.

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

What kind of oil are most people using for just every day driving?

Oil choice for the most part is mainly personal choice. Everyone has their favorite oil, many based on personal experience with the given brand. When wanting to make a choice, check reviews, but also review the different manufacturer information including technical data and the mileage interval recommended by the oil manufacturer, etc. The goal is to find the oil that provides the best solution for your maintenance goals. If you would like no obligation information about AMSOIL synthetic oil feel free to message me.

Just put in Amsoil 5w30. I can't believe how thin that oil is. I will be doing Amsoil 10w20 or 10w30 in the summer.

The key thing to keep in mind when looking at engine oil is that any 5w-30 or 10w-30 is going to be the same 30 weight viscosity when at normal operating temperature. The 5w 10w specifications means that they "act as" or take on the properties of a 5 or 10 weight oil at start up. 5w is more commonly used in northern colder climates. But changing to another 20 or 30 weight oil, the "look" of the oil will not change. To go with a "thicker" oil you would have to move up to a 40 o5 50 weight oil.

 

[ryderrene]

3000-3500 for first is good

 

[Night_Stalker]

I over kill the oil change with every truck 4 wheeler and scooter that I have had.
The Raptor is no exception 1000 on first and every 5000 after that.

 

[trayack]

So hers a question, is it better to have the dealer do the first oil change or can I just do it?