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Right as you know my engine has recently been built covered approx 5000miles now.
Changed oil at a 1000miles, after the ring trip approx 3500miles. (Few metal shavings)
Now I have covered approx 1500-2000miles since last oil change i have magnetic sump plug and magnetic oil filter cap so any bits should be collected nicely.
Now oil looks a little black and i have to top up oil every 500miles approx 0.5l. I have only been road driving since august 2011 with occasional spirited drives. Sits over winter months occasionally run up to temp that's all.
Should I change oil prior to track day? Or should I drop it out after?
I want to try a different oil as I burn Silkoline 5w 40 always have so wanted to try some of the millers Motorsport 10w 40. If I change it after I can finish of the 3 litres I have on track and road otherwise I need to buy another bottle of Silkoline.
Probably just being a worrier but feel its time for an oil change.
Thanks in advance.
Changed oil at a 1000miles, after the ring trip approx 3500miles. (Few metal shavings)
Now I have covered approx 1500-2000miles since last oil change i have magnetic sump plug and magnetic oil filter cap so any bits should be collected nicely.
Now oil looks a little black and i have to top up oil every 500miles approx 0.5l. I have only been road driving since august 2011 with occasional spirited drives. Sits over winter months occasionally run up to temp that's all.
Should I change oil prior to track day? Or should I drop it out after?
I want to try a different oil as I burn Silkoline 5w 40 always have so wanted to try some of the millers Motorsport 10w 40. If I change it after I can finish of the 3 litres I have on track and road otherwise I need to buy another bottle of Silkoline.
Probably just being a worrier but feel its time for an oil change.
Thanks in advance.