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happyhonda · 02-20-2008, 01:25 AM

I am sure this has been kicked around before but is an early oil/filter change still recommended around the 600 mile mark? The handbook says no, but what is done in the real world?
Thanks folks,
2008 Civic EX-L

**8695Beaters** · 02-20-2008, 04:36 PM

No. Machining clearances are tighter and quality control is stricter today than before. So, less wear occurs on an engine (it still wears, just not as much), and fewer particles come out. You should be fine sticking with the factory schedule.

**FiRe_OpTiKz©** · 02-20-2008, 11:47 PM

600 miles.. a recomended break in period of 5 to 6 thousend for your first oil change on a brand new civic or fit. 4 o 5 thousend on a pilot or crv or SI.

jzeville · 02-24-2008, 07:55 PM

it's better to oil change 3000 miles. new or old. if you love your car,.

02-20-2008, 01:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
happyhonda Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria, British Columbia Canada Posts: 1	Initial oil change I am sure this has been kicked around before but is an early oil/filter change still recommended around the 600 mile mark? The handbook says no, but what is done in the real world? Thanks folks, 2008 Civic EX-L

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8695Beaters LaY1n D0wN s1K BeATz Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 2,967	No. Machining clearances are tighter and quality control is stricter today than before. So, less wear occurs on an engine (it still wears, just not as much), and fewer particles come out. You should be fine sticking with the factory schedule. __________________ Project Sil-E: The New Black If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for life. If you're asking questions, make sure the first is "Have I used Google yet?" Hondaclub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30849013673

02-20-2008, 11:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
FiRe_OpTiKz© EG6 Driver - HC Tech Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington, Illinois United States Posts: 356	600 miles.. a recomended break in period of 5 to 6 thousend for your first oil change on a brand new civic or fit. 4 o 5 thousend on a pilot or crv or SI. __________________ Honda Service Technician Hondula v2:'s record RSX Type-s Aspec - defeated Chevy Cavi - defeated del sol Vtec b16a - deafeated x2 NewF22A Accord - defeated

02-24-2008, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
jzeville Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: JERSEY CITY, New Jersey United States Posts: 3	it's better to oil change 3000 miles. new or old. if you love your car,. __________________ jzeville clubcivic.com

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