[RockyMtnTitan]

How would you explain the break-in process with vehicles that came from the factory with synthetics?? For example Corvettes, 02 F-body's (previous years came with dino oil from the factory, yet it is the same engine), BMWs, etc.

Answer, the engine breaks in regardless of what kind of oil is in it.

This is exactly the question I posted on another oil thread here. I was told that these motors (newer Vettes, specifically) are engineered to use full synthetic. Maybe comes down to metal alloy types, etc. True?? I don't know.

I was told by the dealer when I picked up my truck that you should use dino oil for at least the first oil change period because dino oil has qualities that allow better absorbtion/conditioning that syn can't provide initially. After that, he said it's ok to run full syn. Full of crap...... I dunno.....not an oil expert.

I think oil sampling/analysis is the ONLY way to know for sure of what oil change interval to use, regardless of oil type. You also should probably factor in whether or not you're using a paper air filter or performance (cotton or foam) type, but again, oil analysis will give invaluable info.

 

[SUBTITAN]

It just drives me nuts that some people in this forum treat their trucks like a delicate swiss watch. It's not rocket science. Simple physics, engineering, and common sense will keep your truck running great.

I am sure you have some tendencies that drive others nuts, although I can't imagine what those could be. Sit back relax your not on the beat. Believe it or not some people may have a different opinion than you.
:cheers:

 

[RockyMtnTitan]

P.S. 1700 miles and not a single problem. And I don't expect to see any either.

Now that's bold! Mechanic or not, you WILL have problems......just wait. I thought by buying a later build (9/04) that I would bypass most of the problems others have seen. 3600mi later, I'm going in for the brake and window TSB's. Good luck, though on your great expectations.

P.S. Still love my truck.....problems and all. :cheers:

 

[logicjunky]

Blanket statements?? Proof to back them up?? Well listen, I am not an "expert" engineer. However, I have been a mechanic for 12 years, and a cop for 4. My father was a mechanic, and so is my brother. I've had a few engines apart my friend.

Interesting career switch. We can do what we want w/ our trucks and you may believe that changing the oil earlier could be damaging but in truth it's not. Now, I'm not saying it was never true but given today's engineering standards and performance specifications you are going to be hard pressed to mess up a motor by changing the oil inside of 1000 miles.

No I am not a troll. I know that was my first post, but I couldn't take it any more. Reading through these forums, I just picture a bunch of "Mary's" running around losing sleep over wether or not they screwed on thier oil filter tight enough.

Good, next time no matter what your idea is, make a suggestion instead of tearing a new a$$hole for anyone that clicks to read YOUR thread. :eh:

It's a truck. Nothing magical. Just like the other vehicles you had.

Wow, that is probably the best way to explain it to other Titan owners who cry about what is wrong with their truck or think is wrong. They all are going to be imperfect and have problems and problems have solutions so, they should get them fixed but need to voice their concerns and do so HERE. If it ain't broke, don't fix it comes to mind...but that's why we have this site, to figure out if it's broke.

Go ahead and flame me, i'm a big boy and can take it.

Somebody's wearing their big boy pants today. Good...
Do you just sit at home on Saturday nights watching Cops and beating 0ff to it? :flamed: Nah, I'm just kidding. :jester: I have a friend that just went into the academy here and starts on the force full time in March. Keep the peace...

 

[ICE17N24]

.....Do you just sit at home on Saturday nights watching Cops and beating 0ff to it? :flamed: Nah, I'm just kidding. :jester: ....

:jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: That was funny at least I got a good laugh out of it.

:cheers: ICE

 

[GETSOMZ28]

This is exactly the question I posted on another oil thread here. I was told that these motors (newer Vettes, specifically) are engineered to use full synthetic. Maybe comes down to metal alloy types, etc. True?? I don't know.

The LS1 engine has been in vehicles other than the Vette and they received dino oil from the factory. I dont buy the "made specifically for sythetics" theory, or all LS1's would have come with synthetics from the factory. It wasnt until 2002 (5 years after the first LS1 F-body) that they started coming with synthetics from the factory. The Endurance engine is pretty very similar to the LS1 in the materials used; all alum engine/heads, molydebnum coated pistons, etc.

Guys, it is just oil. Change it out as often as you like, it is your truck and your $$$.

Like others, I always do my first oil change at 1000 miles with synthetics and every 5K miles after that. What is the big deal?

 

[TOK]

LOL....check out this tuff cop. :jester:

http://glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=260106

I don't want to get into the middle of a fracas here, but I'm also a Glocktalk memeber, and he did post a few days ago about getting a Titan.
Glocktalk Titan Thread

 

[Bama334]

Blanket statements?? Proof to back them up?? Well listen, I am not an "expert" engineer. However, I have been a mechanic for 12 years, and a cop for 4. My father was a mechanic, and so is my brother. I've had a few engines apart my friend. Metal shavings in a new engine....hummm yes there are metal shavings in a new engine. All new mechanical devices will shed pieces of metal when they are being broken in. .

Go ahead and flame me, i'm a big boy and can take it.

I guess you had no success, at either. You really have made quite an introduction here. Youv'e got to be a TROLL, Titan Talk has good members
(friendly) people here, you came on this post stirring up a bunch of crap, you can change you oil whenever you like or don't change it for all we care, go back to the Ford or Dodge post and laugh it off ,you have accomplished exactly what you have set out to do. That's one way to really feel welcome. 10-4 this is TROLL out. On my way to the doughnut shop running my lights and siren's the HOT DOUGHNUTS sign just came on!!!!!!! do us a favor, get a life.

 

[stk10767]

Somebody's wearing their big boy pants today. Good...
Do you just sit at home on Saturday nights watching Cops and beating 0ff to it? :flamed: Nah, I'm just kidding. :jester: I have a friend that just went into the academy here and starts on the force full time in March. Keep the peace...

How'd you know!?!?!? :jester:

 

[stk10767]

P.S. Good forum w/ a lot of info, although I really think there are some definate trolls running around.

 

[ruauman2]

I'm sorry I got distracted onto the mouse problem. Now I'm wondering how much firepower I may need if I catch a mouse in a mouse trap. Questions such as; what is the optimum weapon caliper, do I have enough velocity with this ammunition; do I need a permit; and when does mouse season start?

This is one of the reasons I keep coming back to this board...LMAO!

 

[S.RayRay]

Are you people really so insecure that you need to get bent over one guys opinion you dont agree with? C'mon get over it already!

 

[Bama334]

Are you people really so insecure that you need to get bent over one guys opinion you dont agree with? C'mon get over it already!

I really thinks it's this guy's attitude, if you haven't figure that out. As I said earlier, there's discussion, disagreements, and there's just plain being a asshole. Does that spell it out a little clearer, you don't post 1 time and start cutting people in half. If you disagree with someone it dosen't mean you have to attack! Titan Talk members are just better than that, it's ok to have contraversy and discussion ,just don't step in the door raising hell.

 

[gtbigup01]

Nope I do it too. Did it with my 02 maxima for two yrs. Funny thing is Nissan maintenance calls for 3750 but all the tech at the dealer put the sticker due at 3000 mile. I just normally add 750 mile to that amount cross it out in ink and put the new time. It doesn't matter which oil they use. With my max I took my own oil Mobil 1 SYN and they still put the new time at 3000 miles. I'm doing what the book says not what they want me to do.

 

[Bama334]

Nope I do it too. Did it with my 02 maxima for two yrs. Funny thing is Nissan maintenance calls for 3750 but all the tech at the dealer put the sticker due at 3000 mile. I just normally add 750 mile to that amount cross it out in ink and put the new time. It doesn't matter which oil they use. With my max I took my own oil Mobil 1 SYN and they still put the new time at 3000 miles. I'm doing what the book says not what they want me to do.

I do mine at 3500 miles, 3750 is the Nissan recommended premium maintenance schedule, schedule II maintenance interval is 7500 miles. Motor oil is much better than the old days, so really 3750 is good for most anybody.

check this out Drill Sergeant, Forwarrrrrd Marchh, Groupppp Halt! column half right!!!! BTW are you an AIT drill or basic training Drill, My AIT Charlie company 187th Ordanance BN. 63S

 

[Squid]

When I worked at a Toyota dealership a while back they hired a guy (Not an A.S.E mech)to do nothing but oil changes.

 

[gtbigup01]

I do mine at 3500 miles, 3750 is the Nissan recommended premium maintenance schedule, schedule II maintenance interval is 7500 miles. Motor oil is much better than the old days, so really 3750 is good for most anybody.

check this out Drill Sergeant, Forwarrrrrd Marchh, Groupppp Halt! column half right!!!!

HMMMMMM you forgot one, FRONT LEAN AND REST POSITION MOOOOVE.

BCT DRILL B 3/13 INF

 

[stk10767]

I really thinks it's this guy's attitude, if you haven't figure that out. As I said earlier, there's discussion, disagreements, and there's just plain being a asshole. Does that spell it out a little clearer, you don't post 1 time and start cutting people in half. If you disagree with someone it dosen't mean you have to attack! Titan Talk members are just better than that, it's ok to have contraversy and discussion ,just don't step in the door raising hell.

Are you serious? :crying:

Did I piss on your forum? I own a Titan, do I qualify to post here?

 

[lizardking]

Are you serious? :crying:

Did I piss on your forum? I own a Titan, do I qualify to post here?

Not if you complain about the Titan!! LOL some get mad... Some love to change the oil often like the think oil still comes in a CAN that needs a steel spout...lol I change mine about every 5000 miles and have done so for years. I did change my factory oil at about 1200 miles to get rid of that freaking cheap NISSAN oil.. WORD!

 

[Bama334]

Are you serious? :crying:

Did I piss on your forum? I own a Titan, do I qualify to post here?

Back over from the Dodge forum. Trolling, smoking, someone screwing the old lady, what's you're problem ,only one bullet in your shirt pocket?

Ever notice a troll is on the forum just long enought to stir things up and is gone again. That's what this guy is doing.

Now the troll hunt is on here's the wanted poster!