I was going to change the oil at 1,000 miles but dealer said I’d do harm. True or false?

[AwakenAdventure]

The service rep said when I went to take my car in that they don’t recommend I change my oil this early (my overkill desire to drain out any of the break-in metals etc) because the oil in the gladiator from factory is a break-in oil and that it has additives and needs to do its thing.

Is this nonsense or is it true? I’ve known plenty of reputable techs that do these kinds of early oil changes.

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[Mr._Bill]

The synthetic oil is good for up to 1 year or 10k miles. I did the first change at 3k miles, then followed the oil life monitor down to 1% for the two free changes.

 

[RickF]

Jeep does not use a break-in oil. It's safe to change the oil whenever you want. Many owners do the first change at 500 or 1,000. I changed mine at 2,500 the first time and will go in 5,000 mile increments from now on, always with full synthetic.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Jeep does not use a break-in oil. It's safe to change the oil whenever you want. Many owners do the first change at 500 or 1,000. I changed mine at 2,500 the first time and will go in 5,000 mile increments from now on, always with full synthetic.

This. They use high quality 0W20. Even so, to my knowledge, most engine that do use break in oil want a change at 500 miles. Some may refill with a break in type oil for the additives but that first 500 run is to loosen up all the manufacturing garbage from the components.

 

[bd100]

As an intermediate option, you could change just the filter right now, and then the oil and filter at 2500, then at 5000 and every 5000 after.

 

[BallsDeep]

I personally follow an “extreme” version of oil changes for a brand new vehicle, based off of what Lake Speed Jr. does with his personal vehicles. If you don’t know who he is, he’s a tribologist (a specialist in the science of friction, wear, and lubrication), certified lubrication specialist, son of legendary NASCAR driver Lake Speed; owner of Speed Diagnostix, and runs the YouTube channel “The Motor Oil Geek.”

Using thousands of samples and data points from his oil testing company, he does the first change at 500 miles, then again at 1.5K, 3K, and then 5K. Then he changes every 5K after that.

I know many will say that’s absolute overkill, but if a dude who literally spends almost every minute of his adult life studying, testing, and developing engine oils says that’s what he ”knows” is best, I’m gonna go with that.

 

[RHINO79]

I personally follow an “extreme” version of oil changes for a brand new vehicle, based off of what Lake Speed Jr. does with his personal vehicles. If you don’t know who he is, he’s a tribologist (a specialist in the science of friction, wear, and lubrication), certified lubrication specialist, son of legendary NASCAR driver Lake Speed; owner of Speed Diagnostix, and runs the YouTube channel “The Motor Oil Geek.”

Using thousands of samples and data points from his oil testing company, he does the first change at 500 miles, then again at 1.5K, 3K, and then 5K. Then he changes every 5K after that.

I know many will say that’s absolute overkill, but if a dude who literally spends almost every minute of his adult life studying, testing, and developing engine oils says that’s what he ”knows” is best, I’m gonna go with that.

Absolutely!

 

[Sandman 4x4]

The service rep said when I went to take my car in that they don’t recommend I change my oil this early (my overkill desire to drain out any of the break-in metals etc) because the oil in the gladiator from factory is a break-in oil and that it has additives and needs to do its thing.

Is this nonsense or is it true? I’ve known plenty of reputable techs that do these kinds of early oil changes.

I have been told the same thing by a petroleum engineer, who works for another manufacturer that has said so. I have always changed the first oil around 3,000-4,000 miles, then do so at 50-40% life, depending upon how I’ve been driving. I’ve been doing this since 1985 on every new vehicle, except back then before synthetic oil I changed by 3,000 miles. Never had any use oil since then, that includes a couple known to like a 2.8 CHEVY V6.

 

[Ramboy]

The service rep said when I went to take my car in that they don’t recommend I change my oil this early (my overkill desire to drain out any of the break-in metals etc) because the oil in the gladiator from factory is a break-in oil and that it has additives and needs to do its thing.

Is this nonsense or is it true? I’ve known plenty of reputable techs that do these kinds of early oil changes.

In all my vehicles over the years, when bought new, and used as well, I’ve changed out oil with Amsoil Signature at 1k miles and immediately when used. I’ve used and still use Amsoil Signature synthetic for the life of the vehicle or as long as I’ve owned the vehicle. I’ve done this for 40 years with the confidence that my investment is protected. Amsoil signature is a 1 year, 25k oil and in my opinion the best.

 

[bobthejt03]

I'm sure you all know about the camshaft issues with the 3.6L. Thinking past the break in stuff, what are your thoughts with a preemptive strike by changing to 5W20, or even 5W30 after break in?

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

I'm sure you all know about the camshaft issues with the 3.6L. Thinking past the break in stuff, what are your thoughts with a preemptive strike by changing to 5W20, or even 5W30 after break in?

 

[bobthejt03]

This is what happens when you let a TJ guy troll over here, lol!

 

[Sandman 4x4]

I'm sure you all know about the camshaft issues with the 3.6L. Thinking past the break in stuff, what are your thoughts with a preemptive strike by changing to 5W20, or even 5W30 after break in?

From what I’ve been told about the VVT Cam Fasers, the light weight 0w/20 oil is required for proper operation. But it’s also very critical to maintain a full oil level, using top grade full synthetic oil with MOPAR MS RATED OIL.

 

[PBCounty]

My only problem with bringing it into dealer for an oil change at 1k miles is that I'd be afraid they might simply tell you they changed it. But I worry about that stuff and that's why I change my own oil. I do wonder what I'm going to do when it's transmission time though because I'm not changing that fluid myself.

 

[Gee Man]

The service rep said when I went to take my car in that they don’t recommend I change my oil this early (my overkill desire to drain out any of the break-in metals etc) because the oil in the gladiator from factory is a break-in oil and that it has additives and needs to do its thing.

Is this nonsense or is it true? I’ve known plenty of reputable techs that do these kinds of early oil changes.

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