second oil change

12-23-2005, 03:25 PM

ok i got my first oil change at like 3k miles from a oil stop drive thru place on my 05 wrx. they put in 5w-30 oil. Now i have 7k miles on it and am ready for my next oil change. Where should i have it done and what oil do u all suggest. I just wanna do whats best for the car. btw i have a tbe catless. thanks.

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MartinD · 12-23-2005, 04:05 PM

Do it yourself...it depends if you want to make the switch to synthetic or not...tons of threads....look around meng

eltrouble · 12-23-2005, 05:08 PM

Do it yourself, it's extremely easy to do, and gets you familiar with the car.

Personaly I would stick with dino 10w-30 oil until the switch to synthetic at 15k, but that's just me. As far as dino oils go, I'm a big fan of Castrol GTX stuff.

jmax · 12-23-2005, 05:38 PM

Wait till you have at least!12 to 15000mi. on it.Takes time to break in motor. Ive had two,One had 8000mi other had about 14000mi THe one with lessor milage seemed to breakin longer ,based on how car ran.It was ok but one with more milage ran quiter and smother.BE patient.It's a great motor it should last you a log time ,used Mobil 1 5-30w.Good luck.

Crashton · 12-23-2005, 05:47 PM

Like has been said already, it's a bit too early to switch to synthetic. I'd go at least one more change with dino oil. Then use whatever you're fond of. For me it's Mobil 1, 5W30.

eltrouble · 12-23-2005, 06:18 PM

5w-30 is nice, but I think for californian weather it's a bit too thin.

12-23-2005, 06:38 PM

they put in chevron oil 5w-30, whats that. should i use that again?

kero · 12-23-2005, 10:06 PM

Def do it yourself, easy as pie and it's a great piece of mind knowing some knumbskull did not screw up your car.

12-24-2005, 12:29 AM

what oil should i use

Unabomber · 12-24-2005, 02:46 AM

Read the stickys at the top of the forum, that's what they are there for!

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=499177

12-23-2005, 03:25 PM	#1
subeesteve25 Guest Member#:	second oil change ok i got my first oil change at like 3k miles from a oil stop drive thru place on my 05 wrx. they put in 5w-30 oil. Now i have 7k miles on it and am ready for my next oil change. Where should i have it done and what oil do u all suggest. I just wanna do whats best for the car. btw i have a tbe catless. thanks. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-23-2005, 05:38 PM	#4
jmax Scooby Newbie Member#: 103196 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Vehicle: 06 TRIBECA SILVER	subeesteve25 Wait till you have at least!12 to 15000mi. on it.Takes time to break in motor. Ive had two,One had 8000mi other had about 14000mi THe one with lessor milage seemed to breakin longer ,based on how car ran.It was ok but one with more milage ran quiter and smother.BE patient.It's a great motor it should last you a log time ,used Mobil 1 5-30w.Good luck.

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subeesteve25 Guest Member#:	they put in chevron oil 5w-30, whats that. should i use that again?

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subeesteve25 Guest Member#:	what oil should i use

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Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Read the stickys at the top of the forum, that's what they are there for! http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=499177