May 23rd, 2021, 08:34 AM | #1 |
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Name: Colin
Location: Essex
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Time for an oil change?
I've got a 2019 N400 which had it's first service (including oil/filter change) in May 2020 with around 300 miles on the clock. I bought it in April this year with around 350 miles on the clock and the dealer did another service (including oil/filter change) before I picked it up. So, should I still be looking at doing a 600 mile oil/filter change? It's out of warranty, so won't be compromising any warranty if I delay a change. What would you do?
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May 23rd, 2021, 09:00 AM | #2 | |
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Name: Bill
Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI
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If it's already had two oil changes, you shouldn't need to do it again at 600mi.
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But also keep in mind that oil is the lifeblood of your engine and oil changes are simple. If you ever have any doubts about its condition, changing the oil is cheap, easy insurance vs. severely damaging your engine.
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June 10th, 2021, 09:42 AM | #3 |
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Name: Colin
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Oil and filter were defo new when I got it. Just wondering how much break-in crud would still accumulate after the initial 350miles. Think I'll leave it a bit before changing again as, as you say, first oil change would've cleared out the initial stuff. Cheers
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June 10th, 2021, 05:43 PM | #4 |
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The most important thing is never letting an engine get to too low on oil or coolant. Overheating kills!
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