First Oil Change

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Bob Holiday, Jun 3, 2006.

  1. Bob Holiday

    Bob Holiday Guest

    Just bought a new Civic EX automatic. I'm pretty meticulous about
    maintenance, particularly oil changes.

    There's an interesting statement in the break-in section of the owner's
    manual. It specifically states to not change the oil the first time, until
    it's actually due. Does anyone have any idea as to why that is?

    For the few new cars I've owned, I've always changed it the first
    1,500-2,000 miles. But Honda's saying not to do that. Anyone know why that
    might be? I'll certainly not change it early, if Honda says it, but it
    puzzles me as to why.

    Thanks!
     
    Bob Holiday, Jun 3, 2006
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  2. Bob Holiday

    Elmo P. Shagnasty Guest

    Because the engineers specify it to be so.

    It's been that way for quite awhile now.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Jun 3, 2006
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  3. Bob Holiday

    Seth Guest

    Additives in the factory oil (break-in oil) that should remain in the system
    for the specified period.
     
    Seth, Jun 3, 2006
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  4. Bob Holiday

    Bob Holiday Guest

    Additives in the factory oil (break-in oil) that
    Thanks, Seth. Sounds reasonable to me.

    Bob
     
    Bob Holiday, Jun 3, 2006
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