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Old 08-16-2007, 10:48 PM
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Approaching 1000 mile service. Should I switch to synthetic or wait till 2500- 5000 miles ??
 
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Did mine @ 1000... Went with AMSOIL - Mobil 1 Great also
 
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Just hesitant b/c 2 mechanics from my area said wait till at least 2500 miles, but i respect the hell outta all you guys opinions on this forum so I wanted the feedback !!
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 11:04 PM
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Do it now.............

No reason to wait that I am aware of.
 
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But how long till everything seals ??
 
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I heard its 5000 miles. You figure the first oil change 500 then 1000 then after its every 5000 miles. 5000 miles.....final answer.
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 11:25 PM
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I went syn. on my 1000 mi. service the dealership even recommended it
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 11:38 PM
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I did mine at 1000 check up...royal purple and bel-ray gear saver. I wanted to get it in there cause of the heat issue. It definately did help. Remi
 
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