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Old 06-12-2003, 08:53 AM
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I did a search and found alot of different opinions. So if a tech, or someone really knowledgable, let me know if I can go synthetic at 9,300 miles. I want to go with Royal Purple.

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Old 06-12-2003, 10:20 AM
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I'm sure you've already read the opinions of those who are "really knowledgable", and a tech won't be qualified to answer. You have already gone long enough by Honda's recommendation.
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Cool, so I'm good to go.

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I waited until about 12,000 miles, but 9,300 will be fine.
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yep, im at 11500 and im chaning to mobil one today!
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When does Honda recommend to go synthetic? There's your answer.
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I went with Amsoil Syn. at 6500 miles. I am now at 12k, and have never burned a drop of oil. (in the whole 12K) :knocksonwood:
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i did it on my first oil change at 7k. everything is still workin

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my dealer wouldnt let me go synthetic until 12,000 miles!
not sure why, but i waited...
so you know- vtec is not as pronounced as before (i went synthetic and changed exhausts at the same time, so it is possible that the exhaust contributed to the change too).
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