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Old 09-15-2018, 02:28 PM   #1
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First track day soon...change oil or wait till after?

I changed the oil at 500 miles, and now I am at 2,600 miles with 6 autocross events. Should I change the oil after I go to the track since I won't be that hard on the car considering this is my first track event, or should I change it before I go and drive it till the next change?
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Old 09-15-2018, 02:43 PM   #2
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Are you running a Dexos 2 Oil?

A few people have ran UOAs(Used oil analysis) on their 1LEs after a few track days(multiple sessions) and the oil was completely fine autox isn't very hard on oil.

If you already have track oil in your car you should be ok for your track day.

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Old 09-16-2018, 11:48 AM   #3
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Are you running a Dexos 2 Oil?

A few people have ran UOAs(Used oil analysis) on their 1LEs after a few track days(multiple sessions) and the oil was completely fine autox isn't very hard on oil.

If you already have track oil in your car you should be ok for your track day.
Yes, I'm running Valvoline MST 5W-40. I know autocross is hard on oil, but I wanted to give a clear picture of what the current oil has on it.
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Old 09-16-2018, 02:07 PM   #4
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I would run that oil in a heartbeat.
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Old 09-16-2018, 02:58 PM   #5
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You’re fine. Do two if you want. Change after.
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