When (how many miles) did you do your first oil change?

[johnparjr]

Did mine at 6000

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[Lil Red]

No it's actually based on driving habits. All highway? The interval will be much longer

The owners manual confirms this.

 

[Lil Red]

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).

The above is straight from the owners manual.

 

[rcadden]

You really want a mind trip? My wife's new Lexus (and the dealer) recommend oil changes every 10,000 miles.

Yeah, I nearly had a heart attack, too. I'm sure it'll be fine, but the idea of going 10K miles between oil changes just makes me shudder.

 

[mgroeger]

You really want a mind trip? My wife's new Lexus (and the dealer) recommend oil changes every 10,000 miles.

Yeah, I nearly had a heart attack, too. I'm sure it'll be fine, but the idea of going 10K miles between oil changes just makes me shudder.

Bruh that news is as old as the crust in your underwear. It's been like 10 years or more that BMW has been doing that. Like you I think it's ridiculous.

 

[rcadden]

Bruh that news is as old as the crust in your underwear. It's been like 10 years or more that BMW has been doing that. Like you I think it's ridiculous.

Ha, yeah we've been out of the loop on new vehicles for a while. Her Lexus replaced a '12 Hyundai Sonata and my Sahara is replacing an '07 GMC pickup.

 

[DanW]

You really want a mind trip? My wife's new Lexus (and the dealer) recommend oil changes every 10,000 miles.

Yeah, I nearly had a heart attack, too. I'm sure it'll be fine, but the idea of going 10K miles between oil changes just makes me shudder.

I'd do it in a Pentastar before the Lexus, especially if it is a DI/Turbo. But with the right oil, it'd be fine, I'm sure. BTW, Toyota/Lexus branded oil is rebranded Mobil 1. So I think Toyota knows what they are doing. I'm a little surprised that the Pentastar isn't at least a 10k OCI, as easy as it is on the oil. Maybe the 5 quart capacity is why. Not sure. But I've run it out to over 8k and did an analysis and the oil was in good shape.

But I've since then settled on 5k changes because it makes me sleep better.

 

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[CarbonSteel]

I am a proponent of getting the wear metals out of the engine early and not stretching out oil changes for long intervals as noted by my oil change history:

1st OC @ 800 miles
2nd OC @ 2,000 miles
3rd OC @ 5,000 miles
4th OC @ 10,000 miles
5th OC @ 15,000 miles
6th OC @ 20,000 miles
7th OC @ 25,000 miles
8th OC @ 30,000 miles

If you really want to check the health of the oil, a used oil analysis (UOA) is the only way. Everything else is guesswork.

 

[R3TRO]

I went in for the first oil change at 7,500 miles, when the Jeep's computer said it needed to be done.

Same. Just took mine in last week. Was at 7500K miles with 5% left on the life meter. I've always followed the computer and have never had a problem.

 

[DanW]

Same. Just took mine in last week. Was at 7500K miles with 5% left on the life meter. I've always followed the computer and have never had a problem.

Pentastars are easy on oil, so I doubt you'll see the day that thing wears out, even if you keep it for a long, long time.

 

[Caveman044]

Bruh that news is as old as the crust in your underwear. It's been like 10 years or more that BMW has been doing that. Like you I think it's ridiculous.

I've read numerous oil analysis reports from others on various forums and the results are almost always that oil lasts much longer than most people think.

 

[lowmpg]

No it's actually based on driving habits. All highway? The interval will be much longer

Accurate, at 4300 miles my oil reads around 55% life.

 

[IslandNomad]

I am at 13% oil life at 6,135 miles.

 

[Mikester86]

46% Oil Life Remaining at 5,028 miles since last change.

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