When did you do the first oil change?
11-27-2018, 08:03 AM
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We are only brand ambassadors and stewards of these cars, and have a responsibility for the next owner.
11-27-2018, 10:57 AM
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I am not gullible, however I have descent mechanical knowledge, but I'm not a technical gear head and not aware of break in oil. I was thinking its just one of those "Porsche" items that is over engineered.
I know these service advisors go to upgrade classes frequently so they should all be on the same page. I wonder if this is one of those items that if you ask 4 different SA you get 4 different answers. I might cold call around to get the scoop.
11-27-2018, 11:14 AM
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I love oil discussions.
Folks get just as passionate over air vs. water cooled.
11-27-2018, 01:04 PM
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The thing with current oils is that they are certainly different, formulated to stay in longer (reduce oil demand/consumption and aid in recycling, less to be processed), aid in MPG, pollution standards, etc., and also be a cooling agent, even in the water-cooled models.
So it would appear that oil is being tasked with doing more, it could be inferred that it would "wear" faster. OEM/government standards/guidelines aren't necessarily in sync with us as owners, so a more frequent oil change may serve to alleviate "us" but not "them".
My aim is to break the engine in right, one that seats components correctly but "loose" enough for full power production. Hard to achieve via seat-of-the-pants, but there are some accepted guidelines. Early oil change has been a go-to strategy for decades.
So it would appear that oil is being tasked with doing more, it could be inferred that it would "wear" faster. OEM/government standards/guidelines aren't necessarily in sync with us as owners, so a more frequent oil change may serve to alleviate "us" but not "them".
My aim is to break the engine in right, one that seats components correctly but "loose" enough for full power production. Hard to achieve via seat-of-the-pants, but there are some accepted guidelines. Early oil change has been a go-to strategy for decades.
11-27-2018, 02:08 PM
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This is a very interesting discussion. I’m going to call around to a bunch of indie Porsche mechanics in my area and see what they say. My new T has about 400 miles on it right now and I’m inclined to get 5W50 in the engine as soon as possible seeing as I live in the Sonoran Desert.
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11-27-2018, 02:10 PM
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This is a very interesting discussion. I’m going to call around to a bunch of indie Porsche mechanics in my area and see what they say. My new T has about 400 miles on it right now and I’m inclined to get 5W50 in the engine as soon as possible seeing as I live in the Sonoron Desert.
11-27-2018, 05:11 PM
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This is a very interesting discussion. I’m going to call around to a bunch of indie Porsche mechanics in my area and see what they say. My new T has about 400 miles on it right now and I’m inclined to get 5W50 in the engine as soon as possible seeing as I live in the Sonoran Desert.
11-28-2018, 07:47 PM
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11-29-2018, 12:09 AM
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11-29-2018, 10:21 AM
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I know you are NOT really asking this question, and just being a little pedantic, but I'll take a stab, none the less. It's been documented that too frequent changes like you mention (1,000 miles) can actually increase wear, since the additive package is so "fresh".
11-29-2018, 10:25 AM
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People, go read some of Kevin's post in the 997/997 Turbo Forums (he's there the most, when he posts on RL). He made some very good oil recommendations just yesterday.
****Bob, i added the word "Mobil" to your post for clarity, FYI.***