first oil change break-in oil

[MasterChief]

I did 1000 mile change to get rid if factory oil and any potential break in metals. Yes, old school thought. But I do know that 1000 mile break in was a lot dirtier than my current 5k regimen with amsoil full syn. Take care of your stuff and it will last you many years.

I also scotchguarded the interior and leather protectent right away and update it every 10-15k.

Undercoated the truck with 3m rubberized under coating and couldn't be happier.

Every wash I spray the engine with some degreaser and hose it down.

I've never had a single problem on a vehicle before 200k miles, and they always look like they are brand new....which is great when you go to sell them later.

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

I would add that if you wash your engine, be very careful not to spray the electrical harness and connectors. I have seen in my own vehicles and others as well, after washing the engine like that, that the moisture getting into the harness connectors can cause gremlins to popup. The one that I ran into was water getting into the harness for the throttle position sensor, I lost all throttle response (03 Sierra). Replaced the sensor/throttle pedal assembly with no luck, but I wound up removing the harness completely from the vehicle and removed the loom to discover the I had gotten a lot of water in it. Once that was dried it worked perfectly.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

@nosbusa Did you have a oil change plan with them or were you just paying for it individually?

holy crap, i did not see this. sorry dude.

the irst oil change was free, but i also bought the extended service plan.

 

[blockdoc]

I also scotchguarded the interior and leather protectent right away and update it every 10-15k.

What did you use for leather protectant?

Scotch guard is a good idea. Hadn't thought of that.

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I would add that if you wash your engine, be very careful not to spray the electrical harness and connectors. I have seen in my own vehicles and others as well, after washing the engine like that, that the moisture getting into the harness connectors can cause gremlins to popup. .

I sprayed mine with the regular Amsoil metal protectant. Doesn't water drip in from the hood vents?

 

[Mjolnir]

Getting my first oil change now at 5k. Amsoil synthetic

 

[SQAudiophile]

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Getting my first oil change now at 5k. Amsoil synthetic

mmmmm, thirsty Raptor....

 

[MasterChief]

I would add that if you wash your engine, be very careful not to spray the electrical harness and connectors. I have seen in my own vehicles and others as well, after washing the engine like that, that the moisture getting into the harness connectors can cause gremlins to popup. The one that I ran into was water getting into the harness for the throttle position sensor, I lost all throttle response (03 Sierra). Replaced the sensor/throttle pedal assembly with no luck, but I wound up removing the harness completely from the vehicle and removed the loom to discover the I had gotten a lot of water in it. Once that was dried it worked perfectly.

Yes, agree here. I don't put the nozzle in full blast and try to blow the dirt off everything. A little selective cleaning from degreaser and light spray though helps a ton. Definitely stay away from blasting electronics.

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

What did you use for leather protectant?

Scotch guard is a good idea. Hadn't thought of that.

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I sprayed mine with the regular Amsoil metal protectant. Doesn't water drip in from the hood vents?

I wouldn't be concerned since you used the regular metal protector from AMSOIL, it actually dries or "disperses" moisture when applied and then defends against the water getting back into electrical harnesses. You are good to go! As for whether water drips from the hood vents? I honestly do not know, but even if it does, that small amount of moisture will not hurt anything. It is only when using a lot of water from a hose or pressure washer that you are taking a real risk of water contaminating the harness and plugs.

 

[MasterChief]

What did you use for leather protectant?

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I use meguilars leather protectant.

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

I use meguilars leather protectant.

That is GREAT stuff! I use it on the wife's Yukon Denali.