I got a dilemma about the first oil change
05-18-2003, 07:51 PM
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When you look at your four options (1) keep the break-in oil in as long as possible, (2) hit the minium mileage for hard use, (3) keep within the 6 month change interval, and (4) ride it out for the full 7,000 miles, it seems to me #3, the time interval, has the lowest priority. Since you're already concerned about it, #4 seems unlikely as well. So that leaves #1 and #2. But, whatever you decide, just make sure you check the level after every fill up and you'll be fine.
05-19-2003, 07:40 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by dlq04
[B]When you look at your four options (1) keep the break-in oil in as long as possible, (2) hit the minium mileage for hard use, (3) keep within the 6 month change interval, and (4) ride it out for the full 7,000 miles, it seems to me #3, the time interval, has the lowest priority.
[B]When you look at your four options (1) keep the break-in oil in as long as possible, (2) hit the minium mileage for hard use, (3) keep within the 6 month change interval, and (4) ride it out for the full 7,000 miles, it seems to me #3, the time interval, has the lowest priority.
05-19-2003, 06:39 PM
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I switched to Mobile One early and no signs of trouble, in fact it uses no or very, very little oil! I have yet to see anyone post more dynojet 248 Dyno HP than my car (with similar mods, of course) so obviously, I don't think mine is damaged from switching to syn. at 3000 miles. I am with pfb on this one (pure folklore!!!) I sure wouldn't leave any oil in the engine for 12K or a year or whatever (IMO) believing Honda has some miracle oil in it or something.
05-19-2003, 07:26 PM
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I sure wouldn't leave any oil in the engine for 12K or a year or whatever (IMO) believing Honda has some miracle oil in it or something.
I sure wouldn't leave any oil in the engine for 12K or a year or whatever (IMO) believing Honda has some miracle oil in it or something.
As I said in the beginning, we base our opinions on our own experiences. For example, I for one don't believe leaving oil in for a year is the kiss of death. I not trying to recommend this to any one but I've always changed my oils at 3,000 (my personal choice) or 1 year (my personal choice). Since I've owned several sportscars over the years I have tested the one year between oil changes dozen's of times without an issue. The MGA for example has been a member of my family for 31 years and we placed 3rd overall in a racing event just this past weekend, and the engine runs as sweet as ever. Trust me, I wouldn't do anything to hurt my baby.
05-20-2003, 09:27 AM
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So what is a good mileage to co the first change. In that period of time ( about 7,000- 7,500) would you still maintain the same filter? Wouldn't that be too dirty and worn out? Also, when are the required or recommended changes? 3,000 or 7,000? Does the length of time matter as well, like x,xxx or 6 months, whichever comes first. Sorry, but I have been confused and I am getting my S this year so I really want to make sure that I get things right. Last question, what is DINO oil? Thanks in advance.
05-20-2003, 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by R-tistik s2k
So what is a good mileage to co the first change. In that period of time ( about 7,000- 7,500) would you still maintain the same filter? Wouldn't that be too dirty and worn out? Also, when are the required or recommended changes? 3,000 or 7,000? Does the length of time matter as well, like x,xxx or 6 months, whichever comes first. Sorry, but I have been confused and I am getting my S this year so I really want to make sure that I get things right. Last question, what is DINO oil? Thanks in advance.
So what is a good mileage to co the first change. In that period of time ( about 7,000- 7,500) would you still maintain the same filter? Wouldn't that be too dirty and worn out? Also, when are the required or recommended changes? 3,000 or 7,000? Does the length of time matter as well, like x,xxx or 6 months, whichever comes first. Sorry, but I have been confused and I am getting my S this year so I really want to make sure that I get things right. Last question, what is DINO oil? Thanks in advance.
The factory-fill oil has special additives, so it should be left in the engine until the first oil change: 7,500 miles, under
05-21-2003, 06:11 AM
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Razor,
I was in the same boat as you are (almost). I got my car last fall and only had 1200mi prior to winter storage.
I decided to leave the original oil in through the winter as it was not that "used". I did just last week get the oil changed at 3500mi prior to a 600mi day of hard driving. To date, I have had no oil consumption issues.
If you are only driving in 10 mile increments as you stated the distance being to school and work I would think about changing it at the 6 month time as short stints are supposedly harder than continuous drives.
Just my thoughts
Greg
I was in the same boat as you are (almost). I got my car last fall and only had 1200mi prior to winter storage.
I decided to leave the original oil in through the winter as it was not that "used". I did just last week get the oil changed at 3500mi prior to a 600mi day of hard driving. To date, I have had no oil consumption issues.
If you are only driving in 10 mile increments as you stated the distance being to school and work I would think about changing it at the 6 month time as short stints are supposedly harder than continuous drives.
Just my thoughts
Greg
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