Originally Posted by zmyride ^ Jason, Jake, and AK I think you guys worry too much. I leave my car in the dealer for one hour and I could see
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12-08-2009, 09:46 AM | #196 (permalink) | |
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12-09-2009, 10:01 AM | #199 (permalink) |
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i just usually go to the store let it be to pick up the oil or filter or grab some food. making sure the temp led is around the 1/3 point and the oil temp is up near 160ish. this is when some "thickies" gloves come in handy. i've been burned by oil before, not fun.
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12-09-2009, 12:04 PM | #201 (permalink) | |
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i'll pay the ~$10 over what you pay and change it myself with the ester oil and not have to worry about someone tokyo drifting my car. |
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12-09-2009, 06:23 PM | #202 (permalink) |
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The last time a dealer touched one of my vehicles (a Toyota Tacoma) was to fix something they did after a cheap oil change and tire rotation.
They over torqued the lugs so much, they had to DRILL two of them off the next time I took it in. They damaged the wheel in the process and had to give me a new one. No thanks... I can change my oil in less than an hour, and I KNOW it's been done correctly. Of course I like tinkering, so it's fun for me... |
12-14-2009, 07:19 PM | #203 (permalink) | |
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I'm about 1/2 way through my break in and decided to install a filter magnet. Like AK I had this idea when I got the car but I was having trouble finding something that looked like a good product. Thanks for pointing the way AK! I got the HP250 FilterMag:
[IMG][/IMG] I'll be installing this drain bolt by Peak Performance one the first change: Quote:
AK just curious do you plan to cut open the filter and see if any crap is stuck to it? I have an air compressor and I'm tempted to go get a cheap pneumatic cutting wheel to cut mine open and see if I got anything after break in lol. |
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12-15-2009, 12:28 AM | #204 (permalink) | |
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Upon my 1st oil change, I found metal shavings on the drain bolt. I was SO TEMPTED to open up the filter but I had no tools do such thing . If someone can point me to the right tool and it's cheap enough, I would love to open it up.
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12-15-2009, 12:55 PM | #205 (permalink) | |
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I've never cut a filter open either but how about something basic. You have a vice and a hack saw lol? Anyway I think ideally you would have wanted to cut it open with the magnet still attached, otherwise the particles may come loose from the can and drain with the oil. If you've already moved the magnet to a new filter they may not be there. I may get the cutting wheel. If I end up doing it I'll post pics. |
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12-19-2009, 05:00 PM | #207 (permalink) |
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I haven't done my first oil change yet, I'm actually going in to the dealership to get it done tomorrow. My only concern is that the manual says to change the oil at 3,750 miles. But unfortunately with my hectic scheduling I've gone over about 1k without changing it. Should I worry, or just get it changed sooner next time like maybe on the next 2k?
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12-19-2009, 05:15 PM | #208 (permalink) | |
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12-20-2009, 12:47 AM | #209 (permalink) |
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Thanks for the advise. I went ahead and changed the oil, and the car runs very smooth. Didn't realize it takes long to break in the engine. I wonder if that goes the same for the shifter. Its a bit notchy, but either than that it runs like silk.
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01-01-2010, 04:06 PM | #210 (permalink) |
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Has anyone went with Amsoil Signature Series 0W-30 yet? I decided to go with Amsoil myself....should be here Monday. I also ordered an Amsoil oil filter and have already got the SS250 filtermag and Titek magnetic drain bolt here, ready to go. Will be changing the oil for the first time at 3,000 miles. Ordered the Amsoil products from LiquidZ. Thanks for an easy transaction!
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