QUOTE (Roydjt @ Feb 3 2005, 10:58 AM)
I hear that synthetic is a great way to go - and the sooner you can change over, the better for the car. Most natural oils are recommended to be changed every 3-5,000 miles, synthetics can go 15-20,000! If a car is operated for a long time and switched to synthetic, the gaskets can leak and more oil blow-by may be seen. I know that was the case with my old Saturn, I switched at about 100k thinking it would help the durability of the car, and I started to leak/burn about a quart a month.
Synthetic fuels break down less readily, so they stay cleaner and form less residue inside the motor. This also saves the oil filter. I'm sure I'll make the switch sometime, I'm @ 12xxx miles now and by 20 I want top be on synthetic. Mobil1 seems to be the preferred choice on jsut about every comparision site I have seen.
-Roy
I agree it should be changed asap.. With one caution.. Engine break-in should always be done with Dyno oil.. I plan to switch out at 3k, which at the rate I'm going will be month 2 of ownership..
QUOTE (Tirolerpeter @ Feb 3 2005, 11:02 AM)
Hey
Stauf its one thing to be a bit "jerky" on shifts and clutch engagements while learning to drive stick, its another matter to relish "chirping" the wheels on 1 - 2 upshifts. If that is what you enjoy doing then don't bother asking about "break-in" procedures. And, I'm sure we will we be hearing you express concerns over clutch slippage, and/ or chatter in the near future. You will get to enjoy your EGT much longer if you don't beat on it.

Silet is correct.. I only said it was too late for me.. And to take what I wrote and assume I enjoy beating on cars isn't right either.. I was reading the archives last night regarding shifting and learned a few things. Just because occasionally we have a lil "fun" with our cars, doesn't mean we regularly abuse them.. Should also note my other cars listed in my sig. I'd much rather take my Skylark or 455 Powered Electra and show these Honda kiddies a thing or two...
QUOTE (silet @ Feb 3 2005, 11:22 AM)
He didn't ask, he just added to the post about it being too late for him

Thank you. I'd much rather torment ppl in my old cars then I would my new car.. I just find the GT sporty and fun.. Whats so wrong with that...
Also regarding the break in proceedure.. I forgot to mention the manual also stating not to let the engine idle for more then 3 minutes.. Which here in LA traffic, is a lost cause...