I personally changed to synthetic at 7500 miles. Only reason I waited that long is because I got my first oil change done at the dealer.There are a lot of theories on the net about when to switch over synthetic oil. Some say not before 10K, some say not before 20K, and some say you can do it whenever. I'm approaching 1,500 miles and regardless, I will be changing my oil.
So, what's everyone running in their engine?
Should I go synthetic now or later?
I would use Mobil 1 Fuel Economy.
that is not a reputable site. Where are the analysis? Who is writing it? If mobil1 is the best synthetic why are they not allowed to even claim it's synthetic in Germany or Japan. Because it's not a true synthetic. I am not denying it's a good oil. But it is on par to to other class III oils like Valvoline Syn power which cost significantly less. And it's not even on the same playing field as class IIII like Eneos, Amsoil or German Castrol.
You will get 5 years out of using regular dino oil if you are on top of oil changes. I'm going on year 3 of using the cheapest oil possible in my beater car. It's a 92 infiniti g20. Thing runs like a champ. Just have to change the oil when needed and don't stretch it. That car has 160k+ miles.Ive been getting synthetic blend oil changes from the dealer since day one. Its been about a yr now, 6000 miles, using mid grade gas. I get about 25mpg in city driving, 1.8liter engine, great performace. But its all in what you want and can afford. I can afford a synthetic blend, and I am very happy with the results. If I get 5yrs out of this car with no problems, well...... Im happy.
I read a site that said the same thing. Considering your vehicle was driven on the trailer, off the trailer, test driven, driven around the back to get washed, then back out the front to deliver to you, you already missed the break in.The best thing you can do for your engine is to change your oil and filter after the first 20 miles. Most of the wearing in process happens immediately, creating a lot of metal in the oil. Plus, the amount of leftover machining chips and other crud left behind in the manufacturing process is simply amazing !! You want to flush that stuff out before it gets recycled and embedded in the transmission gears, and oil pump etc...
Too many variable though. Someone who lives in dusty conditions or does alot of short trip then tries to go with 7500+ mile oil changer intervals on dino oil might not get 14 years of service out of their car. But someone who does alot of highway, always has the car up to temp without alot of short trips and clean environment I bet the engine would show very little wear with 7500+ mile oil changes on dino oil.I called the dealer and they said regular oil and filter is all that's needed, and all 7 oil changes done by them so far have been with regular 5W-30 oil.
That's what we put in her on Monday.
If Chuckie (my parents minivan) can last 14 years on regular oil, no problems mechanically, then I'm not worried about my Versa.
If you're going to go by a site for what to use, why use the 3rd best? Get the 1st best.There are a lot of theories on the net about when to switch over synthetic oil. Some say not before 10K, some say not before 20K, and some say you can do it whenever. I'm approaching 1,500 miles and regardless, I will be changing my oil.
So, what's everyone running in their engine?
Should I go synthetic now or later?
I would use Mobil 1 Fuel Economy.
