Subaru BRZ First Oil Change - Synthetic at 1000 kms ?

[Glenda W.]

Congrats on your new Subie. I’ve had at least one in my fleet since the early 80’s, currently own 2 and maintain several for friends and family. I always do my first oci around 1,000 miles and switch to a 30 grade. Currently running M1 ESP 0w30 with great results. Amsoil will serve you well.

 

[02zx9r rev2]

Sometimes BITOG is amazing to me.

We have a member that thinks Lake Speed Lickity split is gospel.

Another member says ignore everyone telling you not to change oil early, but listen to him and overfill by a quart.

Ah, time for more coffee......

So what is your opinion on an early oil change or not since your post didn’t say either way

 

[Snagglefoot]

The trouble is, the “ experts” tell you to get out the bad stuff out but don’t hang around to see the result. The “ bad stuff “ is inside the oil filter and the remaining particles are too small to damage anything. I went the full OLM on my new Suburban with a 6.0. Seventeen years later it has 265,000 miles and doesn’t burn any oil. Enough for me.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

On an Asian Brand from Japan I find the FF and filter to be the best you will likely have in there and on there. I've broken in over 50 cars and owned over 70.
Leave the FF in for at least 1500 miles/ 3 months

 

[zeroptzero]

Sometimes BITOG is amazing to me.

We have a member that thinks Lake Speed Lickity split is gospel.

Another member says ignore everyone telling you not to change oil early, but listen to him and overfill by a quart.

Ah, time for more coffee......

Well everyone should fully be aware that any discussion regarding motor oil is 99% preference and 1% facts, and you will get opinions on every side of the issue. I don't mind that.

I like Lake Speed Jr. , he has an educated opinion with a good bit of experience, I sure don't. What he suggests is not some hokey-pokey advice, and he doesn't sell anything. Always worth hearing different opinions. We ask a question, we get opinions and people make decisions, nothing wrong with that. I don't know who is really right or wrong, but that is besides the point.

Coffee does help too.

 

[kschachn]

Well everyone should fully be aware that any discussion regarding motor oil is 99% preference and 1% facts, and you will get opinions on every side of the issue. I don't mind that.

I like Lake Speed Jr. , he has an educated opinion with a good bit of experience, I sure don't. What he suggests is not some hokey-pokey advice, and he doesn't sell anything. Always worth hearing different opinions. We ask a question, we get opinions and people make decisions, nothing wrong with that. I don't know who is really right or wrong, but that is besides the point.

Coffee does help too.

Sometimes it’s just that people conflate opinion with fact. It’s not always nefarious, but just drawing incorrect conclusions from data that doesn’t actually support that conclusion.

 

[Urshurak776]

So what is your opinion on an early oil change or not since your post didn’t say either way

Whatever makes you happy. Doubt the book calls for an early change?

I, personally, do an early change, but, like I said, whatever works for you.

 

[zeroptzero]

Lots of good replies in this thread, I appreciate them all even if I don't follow the suggestions, nice to hear differing opinions. At the end of the day no engine is going to self-destruct with any of the suggestions. When it comes to motor oil many people are looking for the fountain of youth.