how many miles first oil change?
10-28-2002, 06:51 PM
#1
how many miles first oil change?
hey, i need to know when i should do my first oil change, i have 2100 miles so far, i think its at 3750, but im not sure
also, should i use 10-30? or 5-30?
Thanks guys
Mor
also, should i use 10-30? or 5-30?
Thanks guys
Mor
10-28-2002, 08:20 PM
#2
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Do two by 3750. plain old oil. Your main goal here is to get metal filings out of the system. They should be in the filter.
Even if you only do it at a jiffylube sort of place, putting in a NISSAN FILTER, you will be fine.
Obviously you should not be abusing (much) the engine.
Even if you only do it at a jiffylube sort of place, putting in a NISSAN FILTER, you will be fine.
Obviously you should not be abusing (much) the engine.
10-28-2002, 11:18 PM
#3
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I did one at 1000 miles, another at 2500 both with conv oil. Then switched to synthetic at 5500 miles. Change oil filter at 2500 miles and run for 5000 mile intervals. Mobile One 5-30wt $17.88 for 5 quarts at Wal-Mart!! Bosch oil filter the last time, switching to who knows what the next time.
10-29-2002, 04:57 AM
#4
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Did mine at 1,200 miles...but then again the car was delivered to the states in December...I bought it in March new and I changed the oil in June. I figured that seven months was definitely long enough even though it only 1,200 miles on it (the oil was still very clean looking).
I just changed the oil again at 2,600 miles ( couple of weeks ago or about 4 months since the last change)...as you can see, we do not put much mileage on the car, but it's usually used for short trips and lots of stop and go traffic.
I do my own oil/filter changes and I use Nissan filters and I also replace the "crush" copper seal on the drain plug each time.
I just changed the oil again at 2,600 miles ( couple of weeks ago or about 4 months since the last change)...as you can see, we do not put much mileage on the car, but it's usually used for short trips and lots of stop and go traffic.
I do my own oil/filter changes and I use Nissan filters and I also replace the "crush" copper seal on the drain plug each time.
10-31-2002, 10:20 PM
#10
Bill, I don't understand the problem with 3000 mile intervals. If one isnt going to do an analysis and not interested in getting *that* educated in what oil/invterval/filter is *best*, then yeah.. I think the 3000 rule is just fine.
There are those that dont pay very close attention to other variables that might affect interval and allow an extended drain. Seriously, if you dont know if you are a schedule 1 or 2 driver, then you should go ahead and assume the worst. no?
I suspect from the generality of the initial post, this person isnt really prepared to make any decisions to the contrary. Nothing wrong with that..
There are those that dont pay very close attention to other variables that might affect interval and allow an extended drain. Seriously, if you dont know if you are a schedule 1 or 2 driver, then you should go ahead and assume the worst. no?
I suspect from the generality of the initial post, this person isnt really prepared to make any decisions to the contrary. Nothing wrong with that..
11-01-2002, 06:05 AM
#12
Originally posted by TimW
Bill, I don't understand the problem with 3000 mile intervals. If one isnt going to do an analysis and not interested in getting *that* educated in what oil/invterval/filter is *best*, then yeah.. I think the 3000 rule is just fine.
There are those that dont pay very close attention to other variables that might affect interval and allow an extended drain. Seriously, if you dont know if you are a schedule 1 or 2 driver, then you should go ahead and assume the worst. no?
I suspect from the generality of the initial post, this person isnt really prepared to make any decisions to the contrary. Nothing wrong with that..
Bill, I don't understand the problem with 3000 mile intervals. If one isnt going to do an analysis and not interested in getting *that* educated in what oil/invterval/filter is *best*, then yeah.. I think the 3000 rule is just fine.
There are those that dont pay very close attention to other variables that might affect interval and allow an extended drain. Seriously, if you dont know if you are a schedule 1 or 2 driver, then you should go ahead and assume the worst. no?
I suspect from the generality of the initial post, this person isnt really prepared to make any decisions to the contrary. Nothing wrong with that..
Tim,
It was just an in general venting of frustration over Jiffy Lube mentality that has infected our society, nothing more.
If you don't want to do anything or pay attention, 5k oil intervals after a proper VQ break-in should be followed, so long as you have a quality filter and use a quality name brand oil.
11-01-2002, 07:02 AM
#13
Don't forget...
..about the time interval. For those who don't drive much or have the Max as a 2nd car they (probably the oil companies 
) sugguest not letting the oil go for more than 3 months. My old car I had to worry about that 'cause I only had 13K in 3 years!
) sugguest not letting the oil go for more than 3 months. My old car I had to worry about that 'cause I only had 13K in 3 years!
11-01-2002, 07:09 AM
#14
Re: Don't forget...
Originally posted by spta97
..about the time interval. For those who don't drive much or have the Max as a 2nd car they (probably the oil companies ) sugguest not letting the oil go for more than 3 months. My old car I had to worry about that 'cause I only had 13K in 3 years!
..about the time interval. For those who don't drive much or have the Max as a 2nd car they (probably the oil companies
) sugguest not letting the oil go for more than 3 months. My old car I had to worry about that 'cause I only had 13K in 3 years!
11-01-2002, 08:55 AM
#15
Originally posted by TimW
Bill, I don't understand the problem with 3000 mile intervals. If one isnt going to do an analysis and not interested in getting *that* educated in what oil/invterval/filter is *best*, then yeah.. I think the 3000 rule is just fine.
There are those that dont pay very close attention to other variables that might affect interval and allow an extended drain. Seriously, if you dont know if you are a schedule 1 or 2 driver, then you should go ahead and assume the worst. no?
I suspect from the generality of the initial post, this person isnt really prepared to make any decisions to the contrary. Nothing wrong with that..
Bill, I don't understand the problem with 3000 mile intervals. If one isnt going to do an analysis and not interested in getting *that* educated in what oil/invterval/filter is *best*, then yeah.. I think the 3000 rule is just fine.
There are those that dont pay very close attention to other variables that might affect interval and allow an extended drain. Seriously, if you dont know if you are a schedule 1 or 2 driver, then you should go ahead and assume the worst. no?
I suspect from the generality of the initial post, this person isnt really prepared to make any decisions to the contrary. Nothing wrong with that..
11-01-2002, 09:37 AM
#16
Originally posted by killer2002SE
thank you for the valuable information tim, i really appreciate it... ... ...
thank you for the valuable information tim, i really appreciate it... ... ...
11-01-2002, 02:47 PM
#17
Originally posted by TimW
The really valuable information regarding this topic is on Bill's spreadsheet. If you have the time and inclination, there is some great info that you can use to make your own decisions about oil/filter/drain interval. We all have different climate, mileage and driving styles, so there is no *right* answer. But you can use that info as a good start to an informed decision.
The really valuable information regarding this topic is on Bill's spreadsheet. If you have the time and inclination, there is some great info that you can use to make your own decisions about oil/filter/drain interval. We all have different climate, mileage and driving styles, so there is no *right* answer. But you can use that info as a good start to an informed decision.
thanx tim
11-03-2002, 12:13 PM
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I bought my 2002 Infiniti I 35 with about 4,200 miles on it recently. I asked if the 3,750 mile service work had been performed before buying and they said it had. I took it in to have a few bugs worked out and just found it had NOT been done. So it had original 4,200 mile old oil in it.
They have changed the oil now, but what are the ramifications of such a late initial oil change? Is there anything I should require them to do to try to mitigate any long term damage that may have been done? That really ****es me off, but what can I do now?
They have changed the oil now, but what are the ramifications of such a late initial oil change? Is there anything I should require them to do to try to mitigate any long term damage that may have been done? That really ****es me off, but what can I do now?
11-03-2002, 04:25 PM
#19
Originally posted by kway007
I bought my 2002 Infiniti I 35 with about 4,200 miles on it recently. I asked if the 3,750 mile service work had been performed before buying and they said it had. I took it in to have a few bugs worked out and just found it had NOT been done. So it had original 4,200 mile old oil in it.
They have changed the oil now, but what are the ramifications of such a late initial oil change? Is there anything I should require them to do to try to mitigate any long term damage that may have been done? That really ****es me off, but what can I do now?
I bought my 2002 Infiniti I 35 with about 4,200 miles on it recently. I asked if the 3,750 mile service work had been performed before buying and they said it had. I took it in to have a few bugs worked out and just found it had NOT been done. So it had original 4,200 mile old oil in it.
They have changed the oil now, but what are the ramifications of such a late initial oil change? Is there anything I should require them to do to try to mitigate any long term damage that may have been done? That really ****es me off, but what can I do now?
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