mileage is approaching 1k... when should i start thinking about my 1st oil change??

 

about right now..... that's what i did on my OZ.... oil change on the first thousand and the next came on 2500th.... just to baby it while its new

 

I just got mine changed today.. at 1315.. I wanted it earlier but didn't have time to stop by a mitsu dealership for the past week. For some reason my car feels a lot better.. Probably my imagination but **** it. I like my imagination.

 

I concur. I've always done the first oil change at 1k miles on my new (performance-oriented) cars. Since Mobile1 is such a fantastic product, I usually go about 5k between each change, unless the car is being tracked. In which case, oil change after each track session (usually multi-day events).

Hey, Obso...nice to see another Yellow EVO

Rev on,
Leonardo

 

Yesterday

 

I changed the oil on my OZ at 2500, with Royal Purple. Surprisingly, there was a bit of a difference. Or maybe its my imagination like obsoleteasian.

 

i just did mine at 1010 miles... and i feel the same way u do.. it's like the engine sounds different! feels better!..

soon the gauges go in.. then the MBC, then the S-AFC!

 

I've changed it at 1k. Oil went form gold to black in 1k miles! Looks more like i've ran it for 3k miles.

 

haha i know how you feel. side note.. did you gain 15% more hp from royal purple oil.. i thought iwt was funny that is what the advertisment said.

 

Every 4,500 miles or 6 moths

1. Check operation of all exterior lights
2. Check condition of wiper blades
3. Check auxiliary drive belts for damage/tension
4. Replenish washer fluid level
5. Replenish intercooler spray system
6. Check brake lines for leaks
7. Check rear diff oil level
8. Replace AYC fluids (reservoir+diffs)
9. Replace Engine oil (fully synthetic only)
10. Replace engine oil filter
11. Check brake pads/disks for wear
12. Check tyres for damage/wear
13. Check reset engine idle speed

Every 9,000 miles or 12 moths

1. Check all turbo hoses for damage and security
2. Check condition of the air filter
3. Check cooling systems for leaks
4. Check brake/clutch fluid levels
5. Check battery levels. Replenish if necessary
6. Check f/r suspension for damage and security
7. Check steering system for damage and security
8. Check gear box oil level
9. Check transfer box oil level
10. Check brake/clutch pedals for travel/adjustment
11. Check/adjust hand brake travel
12. Swap tires front to rear (if necessary)
13. Check/adjust tire pressures
14. Check condition of body

Every 18,000 miles or 24 months

1. Replace brake fluid
2. Replace air filter
3. Replace coolants. Check systems for leaks
4. Check HT leads
5. Check drive shafts and gaiters

Every 45,000 miles or 60 months

1. Replace timing belts A + B
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Replace fuel filter
4. Check sencindary air system hoses for leaks
5. Check crank case control system/pipes
6. Check fuel pipes for damage and security

 

hey Lee, how did you get a Evo5 in the states?

 

I smuggled it in my carry on through US Customs.

 

Would it be easy to change it myself......???? i feel like changing my oil now ..

 

Mobil 1 always changes quickly to black from gold. It's not a problem it's just the way it is.

 

Very true... well said...