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Jc's1LE · 04-25-2013, 04:09 PM

Ok i have about 600 miles on my 1LE the dealer told me first change is at 7k MMMM WTF i said i would like it done at 1k they said could void my warr never heard of this then again this is my first american car so any help would be great.

Thanks

S3XPanther · 04-25-2013, 04:35 PM

That's stupid, and untrue. You should've drained it when you first picked up the car btw.

Dropspeed · 04-25-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by S3XPanther

That's stupid, and untrue. You should've drained it when you first picked up the car btw.

I agree with the stupid part as that is just dumb and will not void a warranty. Change dealers.

The draining it upon pickup is just a waste of money. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I will be changing mine after 1000 mixed miles of light and spirited driving. It does have a 5 year 100k warranty if something goes wrong.

Jc's1LE · 04-26-2013, 08:38 PM

It was not where i bought my car from rather a person that works at another dealer was talking to me so iasked about oil changes he was like yea those dont get touched till 7k then i said well few people at the performance shop here said to me at 1k get it changed . he was like well you might wanna check that LOL ok any way im doing mobile 1

BigRedMikeLV · 04-26-2013, 09:36 PM

The rumblings around the forum say oil and limited slip diff fluid should be changed at 1k. The reason being the components in your engnine and diff move, and as they are new they are being worn in to make a proper operating seal. This is done with scoring on the components (like cylinder heads) which allow accelerated "wear" for a brief time to let the component naturally shape itself to the hole it goes in. Downside is that means metal shavings, which can build up in other places, and contaminate the fluids. 7k is beyond most oil change points, regardless of break in. It's usually about 3k unless you get one of those "long lasting" 8k or 12k oils.

I believe the manual says to do it at 1.5k for the first. Not sure, don't have one yet. But from my experience with other cars, 1k is a good spot for any fluids that are prone to contamination. Also, a clutch fluid cleaning would do good. There's a video floating around of how to do that and what to look for.

04-25-2013, 04:09 PM	#1
Jc's1LE Drives: 2015 SW 1LE BA NPP Recaros Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: lake mary FL Posts: 904	Oil change Ok i have about 600 miles on my 1LE the dealer told me first change is at 7k MMMM WTF i said i would like it done at 1k they said could void my warr never heard of this then again this is my first american car so any help would be great. Thanks

04-25-2013, 04:35 PM	#2
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	That's stupid, and untrue. You should've drained it when you first picked up the car btw. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

04-26-2013, 08:38 PM	#4
Jc's1LE Drives: 2015 SW 1LE BA NPP Recaros Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: lake mary FL Posts: 904	It was not where i bought my car from rather a person that works at another dealer was talking to me so iasked about oil changes he was like yea those dont get touched till 7k then i said well few people at the performance shop here said to me at 1k get it changed . he was like well you might wanna check that LOL ok any way im doing mobile 1

04-26-2013, 09:36 PM	#5
BigRedMikeLV Drives: 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1LE/2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 143	The rumblings around the forum say oil and limited slip diff fluid should be changed at 1k. The reason being the components in your engnine and diff move, and as they are new they are being worn in to make a proper operating seal. This is done with scoring on the components (like cylinder heads) which allow accelerated "wear" for a brief time to let the component naturally shape itself to the hole it goes in. Downside is that means metal shavings, which can build up in other places, and contaminate the fluids. 7k is beyond most oil change points, regardless of break in. It's usually about 3k unless you get one of those "long lasting" 8k or 12k oils. I believe the manual says to do it at 1.5k for the first. Not sure, don't have one yet. But from my experience with other cars, 1k is a good spot for any fluids that are prone to contamination. Also, a clutch fluid cleaning would do good. There's a video floating around of how to do that and what to look for.