I got my new 06 on June 15th so its been 2.5 months now. I have about 2k miles on it and my readout shows 50% oil life left.

Is it time to get my first oil change? I have read here that it is not a good idea to get synthetic oil?

Which type of oil to you experts recommend? I live in Los Angeles so the weather here is pretty warm..

Thanks!

 

IMO most experts would recommend not changing it at all.
Top it up with a quality dino oil 10W-30.
(keeping the level where it should be is very important!)
Change at 3500 or 7500 miles.
Depending on "severe" or "normal" service schedule.
If you change at 3500 miles use a quality dino oil 10W-30 again.
Do not use synthetic oil for the first 7500 miles.

This (and a LOT more) info is all in your owners manual.
And in the Oil Journals on top of UTH

 

In other words, you're 1/2 way there. Why would you change it now, unless your car is 1 year old?
Just keep checking the level and keep it topped up. Read your owner's manual.

 

Sometimes I order a second beer when my first pint is at about 50%...

 

Unless someone pissed in your first beer, are you going to throw it out and start on the second one?

 

If I ever make the trek up your way remind me to never let my beer out of my sight.

 

You should see what I stir your hi-ball with.

 

 

what would be the negative of changing the oil with some fresh stuff?

 

Note to self: When visiting Alberta never order a high ball or anything on the rocks.