Opie Oils

It depends on the oil you're using.

If it's a proper fully synthetic then it's good for 9000-12000.

Semis are only really good for 4000-6000 at best.

Cheers
Simon

rmotegi

Its the standard mineral oil put in by Honda from new - i.e. the car has done 4.5k miles total.

What do you reckon - leave it till 9k or change at 4.5 k?

What would you do?

Informed opinions welcome.

Al2

If you can use a torque wrench, for what it's going to cost you (just over

P 1

I have two invoices now with that part number for the additive, the second being as recent as 21 December.
The service manager knew exactly what I was asking for, as they were required to use the additive for any early oil changes due to the oil bolt recall issue on earlier models. I seem to recall now that he said it was not a usual stock item because it was stocked specifically for the recall issue.
At the rate I'm accumulating miles, I'm going to need a third bottle before I can upgrade to my Redline synthetic - might just get one ordered now to be sure I can still get it

Tomcat

Hi All

Just had my car in for its 1st service 12 months old and less than 4000 miles on the clock. Asked about the additive and they sent out the guy in charge complete with the latest service schedule sheet which he showed me, it says no additives to be added to the engine oil on 04 models onward!

As you probably no Honda have done something to the engine on the 04 models to cut down on oil consumption when running in.

Rog

rahula

One other thing which I noticed in the MY04 manual is the omission for the use of mineral oil only until 9000 miles. Why is that? I have been topping up with the Hrllfords stuff but it doesn't ask for it. Any ideas?

Opie Oils

They recomend minerals for the first 9k as part of the bedding in proccess. In reality this can be done in 1000 miles or so but best to stcik to manufacturers recomendations.

Cheers

Simon.

rahula

No, this is exactly what I am asking. In the MY02 manual it clearly stated to use 10W30 mineral oil until 9k miles but in the MY04 manual it doesn't mention this at all, just 10W30.

Al2

It just backs up what I already suspected about the dealer.
I recited that number 3 times to them, and still he told me it wasn't recognised!!
I have rechecked it myself to make sure I hadn't copied it down incorrectly.

Needless to say, I won't be using them for my servicing.

Interesting to hear that apparently the additive isn't necessary on '04's. This should be in the FAQ's if it's true.
Will it do any long-term harm if I do use it?

rahula

Also the information on the oil does not mention that it is only meant for running in use so should we all be using this all the time!?!