Originally Posted By: virginoil
If you have switched to M1 5w30 I suggest to:
1. Change the oil filter after 700 miles and top up
2. Change the oil filter after another 1000 miles and top up
3. Change both engine oil and oil filter after another 1300 miles.
4. Change both engine oil and oil filter after 3000 miles
5. Change both engine oil and oil filter after 5000 miles unless severe conditions apply
Originally Posted By: virginoil
Some may not agree with above and tell you it is unnecessary, I believe it is, and this is the procedure I would use now that you have put an oil with excellent cleaning properties in it.
Is it really
that good though?
Originally Posted By: virginoil
Despite some may say this process is no longer required for modern / latest oils, in your case it is cheap insurance as well as saying prayers and keeping an eye on things.
Doesn't "cheap insurance" = "keeping an eye on things"? Now, regarding saying prayers...well that's just plain silly.
Originally Posted By: virginoil
IMO my opinion is valid, just ask me.