Still wondering about first oil change.

SPF=0 · 11-29-2007, 07:50 PM

My '07 has 3700 miles of easy driving and the "Oil life indicator" says it's down to 20%. The general consensus here seems to be to wait until 7500. The oil doesn't look too bad - just a tad darker than the VTEC part of the valve cover. I'm thinking that the particulates might give a better break-in if I wait until 7500. What do y'all think? And should I switch to synthetic when the time comes?

Any/all advice appreciated!

-Steve

gomarlins3 · 11-29-2007, 09:09 PM

I think you should do what the car is telling you to do.

EscoMobb · 11-30-2007, 05:45 AM

I have an 06 and I bought the car from the original owner with only 2300 miles on it. I changed the oil when I got it with 10w-30 Mobil 1 full synthetic and a factory Honda oil filter only because the car probably sat for over a year without an oil change. I am a service advisor for a Toyota dealership and even though the manual will say up to 7500 miles per oil change, because of the driving most people do here in New Jersey, we suggest no more than 5000 miles. The manual also states that if the miles do not accumulate within 5 or 6 months, to get one anyways. So at least twice a year is a good idea regardless of the miles.

PS. Use a Genuine Honda oil filter and drain plug gasket regardless of the
oil you use, trust me....you should see some of the crap people put on their cars!

DJJSR · 11-30-2007, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPF=0

I'm thinking that the particulates might give a better break-in if I wait until 7500. What do y'all think?
Any/all advice appreciated!

-Steve

I think you should get those particulates out of there before they cause unnecessary wear. I have never gone the distance with a first oil change in any new car and I cut open the filter to see whats in there. Change it, it's cheap insurance.

Java Junky · 11-30-2007, 08:50 AM

Esco, by "because of the driving most people do here in New Jersey", r' you referrin' to the usual 3 days 'r the back'a the car in frunna'ya . . whichever comes first?
Toms River eh? You know we're crossin' paths.
Be well,
Java

RoCKet · 11-30-2007, 09:00 AM

change the oil switch to synthetic

EscoMobb · 11-30-2007, 11:31 AM

Yeah its either that they put only 1600 miles in 6 months or they put 5000 miles in 2 months! If you see an 06 Laguna Blue with tinted windows, then you'll know its me, btw.

Java Junky · 11-30-2007, 11:51 AM

Amen ta that assessment.
N' if they put 50 miles on the car, they put 50 miles on the cellphone. Silverstone, beard, n' usually a red BFG hat. 'Be easy'da see: tops never up. 'Be lookin' for ya.

kgf3076 · 11-30-2007, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Silverstone, beard, n' usually a red BFG hat. 'Be easy'da see: tops never up.

You forgot motorcycle...

11-29-2007, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
SPF=0 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 9	Still wondering about first oil change. My '07 has 3700 miles of easy driving and the "Oil life indicator" says it's down to 20%. The general consensus here seems to be to wait until 7500. The oil doesn't look too bad - just a tad darker than the VTEC part of the valve cover. I'm thinking that the particulates might give a better break-in if I wait until 7500. What do y'all think? And should I switch to synthetic when the time comes? Any/all advice appreciated! -Steve

11-29-2007, 09:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,811	I think you should do what the car is telling you to do. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

11-30-2007, 05:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
EscoMobb Laguna Blue AP2 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 23	FIRST AND ANY OIL CHANGES I have an 06 and I bought the car from the original owner with only 2300 miles on it. I changed the oil when I got it with 10w-30 Mobil 1 full synthetic and a factory Honda oil filter only because the car probably sat for over a year without an oil change. I am a service advisor for a Toyota dealership and even though the manual will say up to 7500 miles per oil change, because of the driving most people do here in New Jersey, we suggest no more than 5000 miles. The manual also states that if the miles do not accumulate within 5 or 6 months, to get one anyways. So at least twice a year is a good idea regardless of the miles. PS. Use a Genuine Honda oil filter and drain plug gasket regardless of the oil you use, trust me....you should see some of the crap people put on their cars!

11-30-2007, 08:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	Esco, by "because of the driving most people do here in New Jersey", r' you referrin' to the usual 3 days 'r the back'a the car in frunna'ya . . whichever comes first? Toms River eh? You *know* we're crossin' paths. Be well, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-30-2007, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
RoCKet Road Ripper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Where ever there is a twisty! Posts: 211	change the oil switch to synthetic __________________ As i drive through the valley of death i shall fear no evil, for none of them can catch me anyways! Say i cant do it.......Now watch me walk on water Mods: Eagle f1's, Mugen Test Pipe, Typhoon complete CAI, Mio Gps/ Modifry Dash Bracket, Jvc Single din touchscreen head unit, JL audio 12" Comp, Kicker800 watt amp.

11-30-2007, 11:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
EscoMobb Laguna Blue AP2 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 23	Yeah its either that they put only 1600 miles in 6 months or they put 5000 miles in 2 months! If you see an 06 Laguna Blue with tinted windows, then you'll know its me, btw.

11-30-2007, 11:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	Amen ta that assessment. N' if they put 50 miles on the car, they put 50 miles on the cellphone. Silverstone, beard, n' usually a red BFG hat. 'Be easy'da see: tops never up. 'Be lookin' for ya. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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