How often should I change the oil in my superior?
I would recommend that you change your oil on a regular basis at ~4k miles. If you opted for the superior 6-cylinder engine, then the mfr is VERY specific in stating that the first oil change is due at 3k miles, and then every 7,500k miles thereafter. I changed the oil at 3k and then reverted to my usual 4k schedule.
When to do the first oil change on a legacy?
If the vehicle in question is a 2010/11 Legacy with a 4-cylinder engine, the first oil change (just like all of the succeeding ones) is listed by the mfr for 7,500 miles. I would recommend that you change your oil on a regular basis at ~4k miles.
When to do the first oil change on a new car?
Hondas come with this special type of oil, but some other makes may also fall into this category. Some mfrs do specify a shorter interval for the first oil change. For instance, my new Outback is supposed to have its first oil change at 3k miles, even though the “normal” interval is 7.5k miles.
Why does an oil change take so long?
If you aren’t making long trips at high, steady speeds (like you would on a highway) then your engine isn’t getting hot enough to boil off condensation that accumulates in the system. That can cause oil to break down faster.
When is a good time to do an oil change?
However, if it took you…let’s say…2 or 3 months of local driving to accumulate those miles, then perhaps it might be a good idea. As was also stated, nowadays some engines come with special “break-in” oil in the crankcase, and in that case, it would be a very bad idea to do a 1k oil change.
If the vehicle in question is a 2010/11 Legacy with a 4-cylinder engine, the first oil change (just like all of the succeeding ones) is listed by the mfr for 7,500 miles. I would recommend that you change your oil on a regular basis at ~4k miles.
How many miles does it take to change an oil in a used car?
I couldn’t drive my new cars that long on the first change. on a rebuilt slant-6 in my used then re-engined 64 dodge, I got 100,000 before selling it to my sister, who got another 50,000 before the steering got scary and she sold it. never a drop of oil burned, and I changed oil/filter at 500,1000,2000, and thenceforth at 2500 miles.
How to change oil in a manual transmission?
The square head on the side is the filler. Loosen the filler by selecting the proper wrench (not an adjustable one!) and turn the wrench counter clockwise. If the bolt doesn’t let go; spray the wd-40 on the bolt and let sit for 1 hour. Still stuck. Don’t force it too much as it may break.
Hondas come with this special type of oil, but some other makes may also fall into this category. Some mfrs do specify a shorter interval for the first oil change. For instance, my new Outback is supposed to have its first oil change at 3k miles, even though the “normal” interval is 7.5k miles.
I would recommend that you change your oil on a regular basis at ~4k miles. If you opted for the superior 6-cylinder engine, then the mfr is VERY specific in stating that the first oil change is due at 3k miles, and then every 7,500k miles thereafter. I changed the oil at 3k and then reverted to my usual 4k schedule.
If you aren’t making long trips at high, steady speeds (like you would on a highway) then your engine isn’t getting hot enough to boil off condensation that accumulates in the system. That can cause oil to break down faster.