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Old 05-16-2005, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,May 14 2005, 06:02 PM
the reason you do not use synthetic before 10k, is because synthetic may not work properly/efficiently on our FRM cylinder walls. (they take much longer to wear-in/break-in than the rest of the engine) doubtful it would cause immediate damage, but can shorten the life of the engine.
Uh-oh. I didn't know that and switched to synthetic at 5000 miles just like I have with all my other engines, including the ones I have built myself. Why do these "FRM" cylinder walls need more break-in time?
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That is what everybody on this board say's you dont switch out to syn to atleast

10k miles
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,May 14 2005, 04:02 PM
Also, changing your oil every 3000 miles is a waste of resources and your money. Even conventional oil can wait a good 5k. A decent synthetic can take you to 7500+.
Oil change interval should be determined by mileage and/or time. If your driving style is in severse conditions: mostly short trips of 5 miles or less, or dusty roads, or ... , then you should change your conventional oil at 3750 miles or 6 months whichever comes first.
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Originally Posted by RyanS2000,May 16 2005, 11:08 AM
Uh-oh. I didn't know that and switched to synthetic at 5000 miles just like I have with all my other engines, including the ones I have built myself. Why do these "FRM" cylinder walls need more break-in time?
the material simply takes longer to smooth out and break-in properly. 5k probably isn't detrimental. honda recommends 7500. most on the forums say 10k.
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,May 16 2005, 12:53 PM
the material simply takes longer to smooth out and break-in properly. 5k probably isn't detrimental. honda recommends 7500. most on the forums say 10k.
If that were the case then shouldn't we be driving the cars easy until 7500 miles as well?
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After a few months of S2K ownership, my dealer sent a letter reminding me of the approaching "7500 mile service". Attached to the letter was a coupon for a "complimentary vehicle safety inspection" (NOT to be confused with STATE INSP...) and my favorite- "complimentary tire rotation".

I cannot begin to express the peace of mind I have knowing that my Honda dealer inspected my car for "safety" and that my tires have been properly "rotated".
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Originally Posted by suprfunguy,May 16 2005, 12:55 PM
"complimentary tire rotation"
I usually just use my right foot to accomplish "tire rotation".
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Originally Posted by RyanS2000,May 16 2005, 01:26 PM
If that were the case then shouldn't we be driving the cars easy until 7500 miles as well?
no, that accomplishes something different mechanically. and even that is up for debate.
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,May 16 2005, 04:35 PM
no, that accomplishes something different mechanically. and even that is up for debate.
Well the car was 3 yrs old with only 4100 miles and I don't believe the oil had ever been changed on it. So I figured it needed to be done and I switched to Mobil1 10w-30 at 5000miles. Should I be too worried? Anything I should do now?
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Originally Posted by RyanS2000,May 16 2005, 03:41 PM
Well the car was 3 yrs old with only 4100 miles and I don't believe the oil had ever been changed on it. So I figured it needed to be done and I switched to Mobil1 10w-30 at 5000miles. Should I be too worried? Anything I should do now?
I switched to Mobil 1 at 3,750 miles (approx). I've never burned any measureable amount of oil (and I was/am fully aware of Honda's recommendation of a 10k mile minimum before synthetic).

It's probably a bigger deal on the 00-03 cars, as they tend to have more of an oil consumption issue.
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