Honda oil filter longevity.
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Originally Posted by llckll,Sep 29 2010, 01:07 PM
Mobil 1 10w-30 can be changed every 5,000 - 6,000 miles?
Going to perform my first oil change this Saturday.
Thanks.
Going to perform my first oil change this Saturday.
Thanks.
Changing syn oil early is just a waste unless you're tracking/racing/autox your car.
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Originally Posted by Supra-holic,Sep 29 2010, 04:00 PM
I don't think people are having failures due to media fatique. The interval is most likely set to prevent it going into bypass, at low rpm, when it clogs.
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Originally Posted by rob-2,Sep 29 2010, 04:11 PM
syn oil like m1 can go well beyond 6k, and exceed the 7500 miles recommended by honda for regular dino oil.
Changing syn oil early is just a waste unless you're tracking/racing/autox your car.
Changing syn oil early is just a waste unless you're tracking/racing/autox your car.
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Originally Posted by Matt15,Sep 29 2010, 04:56 PM
for the couple dollars it costs, why wouldn't you replace the filter at every change? just curious
I have cut open dozens of filters, and I can tell you that the media just looks like it's soaked in dark oil with nothing trapped in it. I have used filters with wire mesh (Trasko) on other cars and you'd be surprised how little gets trapped even after 10,000 miles.
But I understand where you're coming from. It's hard to stomach not changing the filter when you change your oil. Your best solution would be to use a quality synthetic oil and extend your OCIs, changing the filter with the oil. If you feel nervous about extending your OCI very much, get a Used Oil Analysis. That will make you feel better about it.
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Mobil1 at 7500 miles, new PCX filter every time (and crush washer too). Changing the filter at every other oil change is like wiping your ass every other dump IMO.