How to change Oil
Most people wait until the car is fully broke in, but from what I have read recently it should be OK to switch to full synthetic.
I would personally wait one or two more oil changes, but that is just me.
I would personally wait one or two more oil changes, but that is just me.
I already changed it to full syn without going thru blend. Hopefully its ok? This is the 2nd oil change at 4k 10 months, with mobil 1 extendedd performance (couldnt find the normal mobil 1 with 5w30 at walmart on that day) but i plan to change it again in no more than another 5k, which is probably a year for me though... So maybe 6 months whatever comes first. First change done at 1k 1 month. I also bought mobil 1 filter but at dealer decided to use genuine suzuki filter instead.
2011 Kizash SLS AWD
I agree with the 500-1000 mile initial oil change.
The rumor is that if you go to synthetic too soon, the engine won't break in properly. I have a hard time seeing how less wear is a bad thing.
The rumor is that if you go to synthetic too soon, the engine won't break in properly. I have a hard time seeing how less wear is a bad thing.
2011 Sport SLS with nav Black Pearl Metallic
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like ~tc~ said, going full synth will do no harm if no good
Just did it today - thanks for the writeup.
When I removed the plastic cover underneath, I discovered a filter wrench attachment sitting in it that was left by the mechanic who did the previous filter change!
I did not lower the car while draining, It seems the pan angles down toward the back, so I judged that having the front a bit high wouldn't hurt.
Before the next change I need to get a decent hydraulic or floor jack. I used the factory jack in the trunk, which is an adventure in masochism.
When I removed the plastic cover underneath, I discovered a filter wrench attachment sitting in it that was left by the mechanic who did the previous filter change!
I did not lower the car while draining, It seems the pan angles down toward the back, so I judged that having the front a bit high wouldn't hurt.
Before the next change I need to get a decent hydraulic or floor jack. I used the factory jack in the trunk, which is an adventure in masochism.
Former driver of a 2011 SLS AWD Platinum