When to change oil???

Discussion in '16-valve' started by dan_gti2004, Aug 25, 2010.

  1. dan_gti2004 Forum Member

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    I have just done 600 miles on my rebuilt 16v engine. When should i change the oil for the 1st time? Am i ok to do more or should i do it now?

    Its got new shells, rings etc...
     
  2. jamesa Forum Junkie

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    I would have done it by now
     
  3. 3hirty8ight Forum Member

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    What oil were you using to run it in on, out of curiouity..?

    New oil and filter would be a good idea now or very soon..
     
  4. Mike_H Forum Addict

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    It's about time I reckon - some would do it sooner, but don't panic about that. Just do it soon. I hope you're not running it in on synthetic oil ;)
     
  5. dan_gti2004 Forum Member

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    Cheers guys, some told me after 500 miles some said i could do thousands. I will do it soon then.

    No i am using Millers running in oil :thumbup: I was planning to use millers 10/40w semi synth when i change it.
     
  6. 3hirty8ight Forum Member

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    Sounds good to me :thumbup:
     
  7. Mike_H Forum Addict

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    As long as you think the rings have bedded in properly and it's not burning any oil, I think you're ok with semi synth now.
     

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