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Rail26 · 10-21-2005, 04:51 PM

I just did the first oil change and was surprised at how dirty the oil came out. I understand the engine went through break in, but the synthetic came out BLACK! I changed it at 5500 miles and most of my driving is highway. I have had a few high speed runs, but nothing crazy. I'm not sure waiting until the 15000 mile mark (or whatever the manual says) is such a great idea. I think I am going to go with 5000. Any other thoughts out there?

10-21-2005, 04:51 PM	#1
Rail26 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: El Paso Posts: 1,147	First Oil Change...Not too good. I just did the first oil change and was surprised at how dirty the oil came out. I understand the engine went through break in, but the synthetic came out BLACK! I changed it at 5500 miles and most of my driving is highway. I have had a few high speed runs, but nothing crazy. I'm not sure waiting until the 15000 mile mark (or whatever the manual says) is such a great idea. I think I am going to go with 5000. Any other thoughts out there? __________________ '05 987 Basalt Black/Sand Beige 5 spd, 18" wheels AH-64 Apache RC-12 Guardrail RC-7 Crazy Hawk "If the wings are traveling faster than the fuselage, it's probably a helicopter-- and therefore, unsafe" --Unknown