1st Oil Change Questions...
 

Ok, so its time. Going with Mobil Synthetic 5w-30. Question is I am thinking of going to Midas and getting the flush treatment. I had this done back when I first got my Camaro broken in and I watched the dealer change the oil first by the usual draining and we ran it through a strainer, then you would usually pour the new oil in, but he did a flush (not sure the tech term) and ran a hose to the dipstick hole and just flushed with oil. We got a ton more metal out that way. So in closing, I am thinking of doing that and just curious what everyones opinion is? Waste of money? Waste of time?

Thanks.

Would you trust Midas on your car?

When Steven and I changed to synthetic, we took 9 quarts of Mobil 1 synth and drained the old dino oil, poured 4 quarts of synth, ran the car idle for a bit, then drained it out. Then pour in the right amount of synth. Ran like a charm after.

Many places can do a system flush for your oil change with the tubes and pumping machines but it does make your car look like its tube fed.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BoOm [/i]
[B] When Steven and I changed to synthetic, we took 9 quarts of Mobil 1 synth and drained the old dino oil, poured 4 quarts of synth, ran the car idle for a bit, then drained it out. Then pour in the right amount of synth. Ran like a charm after. [/B][/QUOTE]

That's a good idea but I would use new clean "dino" oil as the flush. Then put Synth in. It would save a little $$. The bad thing is you need to get 2 Fiters. But it should be way cheaper than having anyone do it for you.

I think you guys might be goint a LITTLE overboard - but hey I don't have an STi so I'm not sure what lengths I would go to keep it "cherry". :D
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I'm just throwing some Moble1 5-30 in and having some fun!!!!

That's the way to do it! :D
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Shoot, I've only washed my car once since I've had it.....:rolleyes:

Because you're too busy driving it! Just the way it should be. My anal nature used to keep from enjoying things. I'd want to "preserve them". It was a sickness. I'm better now. I enjoy things (while still trying not to beat the **** out of them) - it's hard though. ;)

You know what they say about genius being on the verge of lunacy? :p
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the whole flush thing seems a bit much to me too, but it sure couldn't hurt.
I probably wouldn't do it b/c I'm too lazy, but if I did, I'd use the dino oil for the flush like Dan said.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Nolimit [/i]
[B] I'm too lazy. [/B][/QUOTE]

Can I get a woo WOOO for laziness!

WOOOO! :D

Oh well, to each his/her own I guess. Atleast others will run Mobil 5-30 so thats good to know. I guess if you had seen what I had with my Camaro and seen that even after the drain there was still enough crud in the oil during the flush you might do it as well... I guess when the flush is like $60 I sorta think, why not?! I mean it couldnt hurt, might be beneficial and atleast gives me peace of mind.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BoOm [/i]
[B]Would you trust Midas on your car? [/B][/QUOTE]

Why wouldnt I trust Midas to change oil? I mean Im sitting there the whole time and its oil, its not rocket science... I wouldnt let them touch anything else, but Im sure they cant hurt a car changing the oil. Just my opinion...

If Im missing something please enlighten me...

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by DaveWRX [/i]
[B] I guess if you had seen what I had with my Camaro and seen that even after the drain there was still enough crud in the oil during the flush you might do it as well... [/B][/QUOTE]

It will not hurt anything, that's for sure. But it's hard to compare a big V8 (it was a V8 right?) to a boxter 4. The V8 is 2x as big and has 4x the moving parts as a flat 4. Do the flush and take some pictures of the oil!!!

Is your site up yet?

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mach5WRX [/i]
[B]It will not hurt anything, that's for sure. But it's hard to compare a big V8 (it was a V8 right?) to a boxter 4. The V8 has 4x the moving parts as a flat 4. Do the flush and take some pictures of the oil!!!

Is your site up yet? [/B][/QUOTE]

True, makes sense. Oh well, peace of mind is worth it. Im sure its a waste, but it wont be the first time or the last...

Ok, Im actually getting UT2003 today. Heading to Kahala now. DOM get a copy damn you or Ill get you one and expect some beers in repayment!