Should I get an Oil Change??

[EdwinDrn]

Hey all! I am super anal with this car.. LOL.. Just wondering if I should go ahead and get an oil change given these circumstances:

Purchased the car in late May 2019..
Did the first oil change in December 2019 @6,205 miles.
Currently, as of June 3rd. I am @7,363 miles.. The maintenance ticker shows 50%

Picture of the oil;

My last job only required that I drive 5 miles both ways. My current job is remote so I'd be moving it even less.

This is my first rodeo with somewhat sporty car.. Just want to make sure following proper procedures.

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[saz468]

This is my opinion on oil changes. I change my oil at 5k reguardless
what the manufacturer says my commute to work is 20 miles around trip is 40 also using synthetic if I was doing shorter trips like you I would change it at 3k IMO

 

[Zodd]

This is my opinion on oil changes. I change my oil at 5k reguardless
what the manufacturer says my commute to work is 20 miles around trip is 40 also using synthetic if I was doing shorter trips like you I would change it at 3k IMO

i do oil changes at 5-6k miles max, and for 21years of driving 3 suzukis and honda now, i never had engine related issue... i will stick to that no matter what MM say oil is cheap engine rebuild and broken turbos are not

 

[jayy_swish]

Depends on what oil you have in there, I would replace your oil more frequently if you do not let it get up to temperature (since we have no oil temp gauge it’s roughly 5min after the coolant has gotten to operating temperature). You need to let the fuel evaporate out of the oil or you will get dilution over time. If it’s a commuter car that gets you from A to B and you don’t mod or push it I’d leave it till the reminder tells you to replace.. just top off when need too, but if it concerns you just have it replaced so your not stressing over it. I use Amsoil SS and just go off the maintenance reminder because I trust Amsoil’s oil to last the duration of it (I only get about 5,500-6,000 anyways).

 

[EdwinDrn]

I ended up changing it today. . LOL

 

[Zeffenn]

Honestly, it's not going to hurt to get an oil change when it's dark like that.

Personally, when I do an oil change on my cars, I drain the oil and replace the oil filter with a cheap one, then I fill up with cheap oil, run the car for a couple minutes and drain again. I then replace the oil filter with a Honda oil filter and fill up with Castrol Edge synthetic. The only reason that I do this is to flush that old black oil out of every crevice of the engine. Doing this, when I pull the dip stick on my cars, the oil is clear/golden until it's time to change it again.

 

[SDAlexander8]

Honestly, it's not going to hurt to get an oil change when it's dark like that.

Personally, when I do an oil change on my cars, I drain the oil and replace the oil filter with a cheap one, then I fill up with cheap oil, run the car for a couple minutes and drain again. I then replace the oil filter with a Honda oil filter and fill up with Castrol Edge synthetic. The only reason that I do this is to flush that old black oil out of every crevice of the engine. Doing this, when I pull the dip stick on my cars, the oil is clear/golden until it's time to change it again.

Man that is the most anal oil change procedure I’ve ever heard. Good for you.

 

[Siiick]

I'd go based off the oil life indicator and change it when it tells you to change it. No sense in wasting money changing it any sooner. You have a 5 year/60k powertrain warranty so what's the worry? Keep your receipts and service records showing you changed it and you are good.

 

[BrokeMillennial]

I bought my 2020 Si brand new and changed my oil 1500 miles in only to find out I only had 1.7 liters of oil in the car. I would suggest the sooner you change it the better.

 

[REBELXSi]

IF I drove as little as some people on here do, I'd change my oil at 5k or every 6 months... which ever came first. If you don't drive much, getting an oil change twice a year won't break the bank.

Small trips and lots of time between them supposedly isn't good for this engine. Change it every 6 months.

 

[saiko21]

I do short commutes sometimes but I am from california. Right now the temperature are hitting 100F. My 7 miles commute includes 4-5miles of I5 Highway where my vehicle speed reaches 70mph. I change at around 6k miles mostly

 

[SDAlexander8]

I bought my 2020 Si brand new and changed my oil 1500 miles in only to find out I only had 1.7 liters of oil in the car. I would suggest the sooner you change it the better.

Are you burning oil? Did you properly break in the engine?

 

[JT Si]

I bought my 2020 Si brand new and changed my oil 1500 miles in only to find out I only had 1.7 liters of oil in the car. I would suggest the sooner you change it the better.

Are you burning oil? Did you properly break in the engine?

Or, you know, did you ever check your oil level between buying the car and changing the oil at 1500 miles?

At minimum you should be checking the oil level every fuel up. You should have checked it 3-5 times in 1500 miles.

I checked all my fluids, tire pressures, and lug torque when I got home from buying my Si. Predelivery inspection has to look at a damn lot of stuff, so there's a high probability they miss something.

For you it was the engine oil. For me it was the lug torque. Either way, being the person who owns, drives, and is generally responsible for the car you should have known about your oil level far before 1500 miles.

 

[Zeffenn]

Also, not trying scare anyone, but on new cars, if they don't recommend in the owners manual to do a break in oil change, then you shouldn't.
The reason behind this is that manufacturers aren't expecting owners to do a break in oil change anymore because the break in oil contains additives that contribute to breaking in the engine during its first oil change cycle.

 

[BrokeMillennial]

Are you burning oil? Did you properly break in the engine?

Yes I properly broke in the engine. And I didn't think to check the dipstick that early into the purchase. Especially since it came straight from the dealership.

I ended up doing the oil change and oil filter replacement, but still. I was shocked to see how little amount of oil there was. This is my first brand new car so this was a learning opportunity for me as well.

Or, you know, did you ever check your oil level between buying the car and changing the oil at 1500 miles?

At minimum you should be checking the oil level every fuel up. You should have checked it 3-5 times in 1500 miles.

I checked all my fluids, tire pressures, and lug torque when I got home from buying my Si. Predelivery inspection has to look at a damn lot of stuff, so there's a high probability they miss something.

For you it was the engine oil. For me it was the lug torque. Either way, being the person who owns, drives, and is generally responsible for the car you should have known about your oil level far before 1500 miles.

I now know what to look for after purchasing the next new vehicle. This whole process has been a huge learning experience.

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