Good or bad to change oil every 10,000mi with Full Synthetic Mobil 1 Oil
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Good or bad to change oil every 10,000mi with Full Synthetic Mobil 1 Oil
I have the d17a2 and want to know if using mobil 1 full synthetic oil is the best thing to do every 10,000 miles is good or not. I want to keep my engine in best possible condition and wanted to know your guys' opinion but have not been able to find good information on the web.
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Re: Good or bad to change oil every 10,000mi with Full Synthetic Mobil 1 Oil (teamhonda_johnb)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by teamhonda_johnb »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the d17a2 and want to know if using mobil 1 full synthetic oil is the best thing to do every 10,000 miles is good or not. I want to keep my engine in best possible condition and wanted to know your guys' opinion but have not been able to find good information on the web.
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You can use Mobil 1 Synthetic, but your oil change periods are every 3,000 miles. Prolonging oil changes only shortens the lifespan of your engine's internals at a much more rapid pace.
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You can use Mobil 1 Synthetic, but your oil change periods are every 3,000 miles. Prolonging oil changes only shortens the lifespan of your engine's internals at a much more rapid pace.
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Re: Good or bad to change oil every 10,000mi with Full Synthetic Mobil 1 Oil (toyomatt84)
my mechanic told me that I can change it every 10,000 mi though with synthetic..
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Re: Good or bad to change oil every 10,000mi with Full Synthetic Mobil 1 Oil (teamhonda_johnb)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by teamhonda_johnb »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my mechanic told me that I can change it every 10,000 mi though with synthetic..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Your mechanic is basically advising you to go against typical Honda maintenance, set in standard by Honda. Synthetic oil won't keep your oil any cleaner than standard oil, therefore it would be inaccurate to state that using synthetic oil will extend your fluid change schedule.
Your mechanic is basically advising you to go against typical Honda maintenance, set in standard by Honda. Synthetic oil won't keep your oil any cleaner than standard oil, therefore it would be inaccurate to state that using synthetic oil will extend your fluid change schedule.
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Re: Good or bad to change oil every 10,000mi with Full Synthetic Mobil 1 Oil (teamhonda_johnb)
I run the same oil but I still get my standard 3000 miles oil change, I think it's always best to use Honda's guidlines regarding oil change and maintenance.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EM2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I run the same oil but I still get my standard 3000 miles oil change, I think it's always best to use Honda's guidlines regarding oil change and maintenance.</TD></TR></TABLE>
+1
I actually get antsy and usually change it around 2700 or so
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I actually get antsy and usually change it around 2700 or so
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Re: Good or bad to change oil every 10,000mi with Full Synthetic Mobil 1 Oil (AcuraFanatic)
bah i change my oil every 13,000 miles and my cars fine...... ran a bit sluggish there before i changed it last...
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Well, let's see... Honda or other mechanic. lol just playin
But like everyone else said, change it every 3,000 miles. Follow the peoples' advice that built the car. lol
If I had the time and money I'd change my oil every 2000.
But like everyone else said, change it every 3,000 miles. Follow the peoples' advice that built the car. lol
If I had the time and money I'd change my oil every 2000.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vermont »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bah i change my oil every 13,000 miles and my cars fine...... ran a bit sluggish there before i changed it last... </TD></TR></TABLE>
your car might not be fine later on if you abuse it like that.
your car might not be fine later on if you abuse it like that.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EM2ner »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How come in the manual Honda states to change the oil every 5000 miles? </TD></TR></TABLE>
where did u get that manual from?
where did u get that manual from?
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Re: (imroadk1ll)
well for those of you that do it every 3,000 miles do you use regular oil (if so what brand) or synthetic (also a brand please)
what do you all recommend as far as oil filters?
what do you all recommend as far as oil filters?
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I started the 10,000 mi interval oil changes at roughly 65,000 miles. If I change now, and start putting in regular oil every 3,000 miles will my engine be ok? It seems to be ok, but I am afraid that my engine is in danger now.. How can I check that my engine is still in good condition?
Thanks for all of the help.
Thanks for all of the help.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by recaroem2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">def at the very very very latest 5k but thats still alot. 10k is insanity</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EM2ner »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea lol i always change mine at 3k anyways but its says in the manual 5k for severe conditions and 10k for normal.. i just think thats crazy </TD></TR></TABLE>
true recommended is 3k but do not pass 5k now i remember
true recommended is 3k but do not pass 5k now i remember
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Re: Good or bad to change oil every 10,000mi with Full Synthetic Mobil 1 Oil (teamhonda_johnb)
I change mine every 3k miles..... no way in hell that i would let my car run over the max 5k, and thats pushing it. not to point fingers or say ur mechanic is bad, but maybe he wants ur car to get messed up quicker so u can give him more business than just oil changes hmmmmmmmm....... I use royal purple synthetic oil and the car drives great!!! but listen to all these guys they know their stuff
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1llmatic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
your car might not be fine later on if you abuse it like that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What abuse my car? what like going 90 in 3rd gear? revving to red line just for fun? pah... itsa honda....
Ok all joking aside i know i should change my oil every 4000-5000 but last time after driving across from Virginia to here in Colorado i didn't change my oil for almost another year....
I think i drove about 7-9 thousand before i changed my oil before this last time. Now my cars going to siting in storage for a year so not much of an issue. Once i get back i am either driving back to Virginia and swapping my motor or buying an STI. So its not much of an issue to me.....
P.S. why does every one flip out when you drive with the e-brake on? i drove 3 miles going 30 the whole way one morning when i was to hung over to know it.
your car might not be fine later on if you abuse it like that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What abuse my car? what like going 90 in 3rd gear? revving to red line just for fun? pah... itsa honda....
Ok all joking aside i know i should change my oil every 4000-5000 but last time after driving across from Virginia to here in Colorado i didn't change my oil for almost another year....
I think i drove about 7-9 thousand before i changed my oil before this last time. Now my cars going to siting in storage for a year so not much of an issue. Once i get back i am either driving back to Virginia and swapping my motor or buying an STI. So its not much of an issue to me.....
P.S. why does every one flip out when you drive with the e-brake on? i drove 3 miles going 30 the whole way one morning when i was to hung over to know it.
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Re: (Vermont)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vermont »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">P.S. why does every one flip out when you drive with the e-brake on? i drove 3 miles going 30 the whole way one morning when i was to hung over to know it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Why? Because when you drive with your parking brake on, you are wearing out your rear brake shoes faster than normal.
Which can be a pain in the ***, considering the rear drum shoes are not visible like the disc brake pads up front.. which means your not gonna know how much (or how little) life you have left in the suckers.
Why? Because when you drive with your parking brake on, you are wearing out your rear brake shoes faster than normal.
Which can be a pain in the ***, considering the rear drum shoes are not visible like the disc brake pads up front.. which means your not gonna know how much (or how little) life you have left in the suckers.
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So any recommendations? What's a good oil/filter combo that I should be using. I'm not going to put synthetic if it's not going to last 10,000 mi.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by illenium235 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it can last 10k but i wouldnt let it stay in that long</TD></TR></TABLE>
no one in their right minds would. u can use the synthetic oil just leave it in ur car for the best 3k miles.
no one in their right minds would. u can use the synthetic oil just leave it in ur car for the best 3k miles.
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Re: (teamhonda_johnb)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by teamhonda_johnb »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So any recommendations? What's a good oil/filter combo that I should be using. I'm not going to put synthetic if it's not going to last 10,000 mi.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I use Mobil 1 Synthetic and a Honda filter (go to Parts department at dealership for the filters).
I use Mobil 1 Synthetic and a Honda filter (go to Parts department at dealership for the filters).