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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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I am at about 1500 miles on my 07. I am changeing my oil to mobile 1 synthetic before I start to really get on it. Anywho, K&N's book does not show a part ## for the 07. Is it safe to assume I can use the 03-06 filter?

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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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not sure but since its the hr motor i doubt it will work.... so i would go get a oem oil filter for now
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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Why are you using synthetics already? You might want to wait a while to make sure the piston rings seat properly with conventional oils.

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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by zman1910
Why are you using synthetics already? You might want to wait a while to make sure the piston rings seal properly with conventional oils.
that too
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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+1 on waiting. i think you're supposed to wait till at least 3000 miles. And or till after your second oil change.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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I waited until 10,000 miles before switching over to synthetic oil. So, the seals can seat properly.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Thanks guys. I was deabting if i should use synthetic or not. I wrote that hoping someones would bring it up and you guys did , Thanks! Is it ok to let that oil sit for months? Or should I return it?
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I just changed my last conventional oil change at 17000 miles. My next one will be synthetic. I have a habit of changing at ~20k miles
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