Should I drive gentle after oil change?

Question

I got my oil changed about 30 miles ago and was wondering if i should still be driving gentle or would it be ok if accelerated quickly once for fun? does the new oil need to be " broken in"?

Answer 1

You should drive gentle at all times. drive as you always do.

Answer 2

No, oil has no break in period.  It's like spark plugs when they are new you get their maximum performance as they age their performance will decrease.  It would be better for your engine if you contained your spirited driving to first 1000 miles of an oil change.  After that the carbon build up acts like sand paper on the bearings.

However, the less stress you place on the motor the more useful life you will get out of it.

Answer 3

No you can drive the same as you always do, and when it comes to when u need an oil change u can still drive the same i just wouldnt rev the engine that high just in case your a lil low on oil

Answer 4

Uh, no...it's not going to make a difference.

If anything you should drive gentle when it needs an oil change, not after you get one.

Answer 5

no break in is needed, drive it like you own it, or like you stole it. you will be fine.  

Answer 6

Your oil will never be any better than when you first put it in. As it gets older is when it may break down and fail to lubricate.

On the first day, give it h**l and drive it like you stole it !!

Answer 7

no it already has oil flowing at the same rate

Answer 8

you only need 5 min to break in and only about 3 miles after that your fine to drive how u want

Answer 9

drive gentle when it NEEDS a oil change....new oil drive as u want

Answer 10

no you drive just as you always do ,no need to baby one after an oil change,the vehicle will run as good as it always did,good luck.