Honda oil change OW3NS me!!!
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Honda oil change OW3NS me!!!
So I went to get my 3rd oil change at Honda. My car has 11,500 miles on it. The guy told me to go home. He said that I was changing my oil too much and it wasn't good for the car. He said he'd actually get in trouble if he did it. Even the sticker that they put on my car said my next change was due 9/2 or 10,975mi. I'm at a loss here.
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Sheesh! You shoulda been like "change my oil bitch! and bake me a pot pie!" [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
He should've done it for you...that's so strange that he wouldn't...
Sheesh! You shoulda been like "change my oil bitch! and bake me a pot pie!" [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
He should've done it for you...that's so strange that he wouldn't...
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Rep Power: 417 wtf, its not that early. well unless if you were using synthetic. my first was 5,000 then i plan on doing it every 3,000 after that. if it was synthetic i would probably do it every 5,000.
hold up and changing it too much isnt good? i dont see whats wrong with that.
hold up and changing it too much isnt good? i dont see whats wrong with that.
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Rep Power: 0 I'd say the tech at the dealer was either hungover or drunk because thats the biggest load of B S that I've ever heard of. You can't change your oil "to much". Thats like saying that you could breath to much. I'd conplain to Hondas Customer Service dept.
BTW was the oil change a "free one" because I got 3 free oil changes from my dealer, and they said they could only do it if I left the car there all day, but if I paid I could drive right in, I hate Dealerships.
BTW was the oil change a "free one" because I got 3 free oil changes from my dealer, and they said they could only do it if I left the car there all day, but if I paid I could drive right in, I hate Dealerships.
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Rep Power: 0 No- it wasn't a free one and it wasn't that he didn't want to do it- I actually kinda know the guy. He was changing pleanty of other cars oil. He said to wait every 5K.
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[hr]Originally posted by: DarkCivic
No- it wasn't a free one and it wasn't that he didn't want to do it- I actually kinda know the guy. He was changing pleanty of other cars oil. He said to wait every 5K.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: DarkCivic
No- it wasn't a free one and it wasn't that he didn't want to do it- I actually kinda know the guy. He was changing pleanty of other cars oil. He said to wait every 5K.[hr]
Myth: Engine oil should be changed every 3,000 miles.
Reality: Although oil companies and quick-lube shops like to promote this idea, it's usually not necessary. Go by the recommended oil-change schedule in your vehicle's owner's manual. Most vehicles driven under normal conditions can go 7,500 miles or more between oil changes. Some models now come with a monitoring system that alerts the driver when the oil needs changing. Depending on driving conditions, these can extend change intervals to 10,000 or 15,000 miles.
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isnt the manual refering to synthetic oil and not regular oil[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: VNlilMAN
isnt the manual refering to synthetic oil and not regular oil[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 The oil change intervals listed in the manual (at least my 01 Civic manual) refers to standard or synthetic - Honda says to change at the recommended intervals regardless of oil type used.
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I use the honda brand oil in my car. Cost $30 bucks for the change at the dealer. The guy said the honda oil is made by mobil.
I had a similar situation when I asked for synthetic. The service writer, which I have been seeing for about 4 yrs now, absolutely refused to put syn in the car. He said that it wasn't necessary and a complete waste of money. So, I started using the honda oil.
Also, at my last change, they added 5k to the mileage in for the reminder sticker instead of 3k.
I don't see how you can change your oil too much. The only damage that is going to be done is to your wallet. Personally, I plan to keep my vic until 150k and will be changing the oil frequently. Even though it is redundant, it makes me feel better.
I use the honda brand oil in my car. Cost $30 bucks for the change at the dealer. The guy said the honda oil is made by mobil.
I had a similar situation when I asked for synthetic. The service writer, which I have been seeing for about 4 yrs now, absolutely refused to put syn in the car. He said that it wasn't necessary and a complete waste of money. So, I started using the honda oil.
Also, at my last change, they added 5k to the mileage in for the reminder sticker instead of 3k.
I don't see how you can change your oil too much. The only damage that is going to be done is to your wallet. Personally, I plan to keep my vic until 150k and will be changing the oil frequently. Even though it is redundant, it makes me feel better.
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[hr]Originally posted by: TwilightX
Technically, that's right (or whatever is recommended in your manual). You don't need to change your oil every 3000 miles...at least that's what Consumer Reports says:
Myth: Engine oil should be changed every 3,000 miles.
Reality: Although oil companies and quick-lube shops like to promote this idea, it's usually not necessary. Go by the recommended oil-change schedule in your vehicle's owner's manual. Most vehicles driven under normal conditions can go 7,500 miles or more between oil changes. Some models now come with a monitoring system that alerts the driver when the oil needs changing. Depending on driving conditions, these can extend change intervals to 10,000 or 15,000 miles.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: DarkCivic
No- it wasn't a free one and it wasn't that he didn't want to do it- I actually kinda know the guy. He was changing pleanty of other cars oil. He said to wait every 5K.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: DarkCivic
No- it wasn't a free one and it wasn't that he didn't want to do it- I actually kinda know the guy. He was changing pleanty of other cars oil. He said to wait every 5K.[hr]
Myth: Engine oil should be changed every 3,000 miles.
Reality: Although oil companies and quick-lube shops like to promote this idea, it's usually not necessary. Go by the recommended oil-change schedule in your vehicle's owner's manual. Most vehicles driven under normal conditions can go 7,500 miles or more between oil changes. Some models now come with a monitoring system that alerts the driver when the oil needs changing. Depending on driving conditions, these can extend change intervals to 10,000 or 15,000 miles.[hr]
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Honda says you can drive the car under 'ideal' conditions and change it every 10K. The dealer translated that into the real world as 7500 miles, but recommended the first 2 be done at 5000 and 10000 miles then you can extend the interval to 7500. But I've never heard that changing it sooner is bad, just waste of money.
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Rep Power: 0 That's total bs. What if you had taken your sticker off, and told him your last oil change was 6000 miles ago - would he still refuse to do it? Or did he actually check your car's records in their computers?
Which dealership did you go to? Pacific Honda on Convoy St. has 2 quick lube bay areas set up now, where all they do is oil changes... and they use Castrol GTX 5w20 for our cars. I was in and out in 30 minutes, no hassle.
Which dealership did you go to? Pacific Honda on Convoy St. has 2 quick lube bay areas set up now, where all they do is oil changes... and they use Castrol GTX 5w20 for our cars. I was in and out in 30 minutes, no hassle.
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change your own oil pussy. Or have ARD do it, maybe they will steal your valve cover while they are at it.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: JoeB16
change your own oil pussy. Or have ARD do it, maybe they will steal your valve cover while they are at it.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: TwilightX
Dude, relax...if he doesn't want to do it himself, then that's his prerogative...I know how to change my own oil and I don't do it. So what? Man, sometimes you just flame for the hell of it and it's freaking annoying...[hr]
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change your own oil pussy. Or have ARD do it, maybe they will steal your valve cover while they are at it.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: JoeB16
change your own oil pussy. Or have ARD do it, maybe they will steal your valve cover while they are at it.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: DarkCivic
So I went to get my 3rd oil change at Honda. My car has 11,500 miles on it. The guy told me to go home. He said that I was changing my oil too much and it wasn't good for the car. He said he'd actually get in trouble if he did it. Even the sticker that they put on my car said my next change was due 9/2 or 10,975mi. I'm at a loss here.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: DarkCivic
So I went to get my 3rd oil change at Honda. My car has 11,500 miles on it. The guy told me to go home. He said that I was changing my oil too much and it wasn't good for the car. He said he'd actually get in trouble if he did it. Even the sticker that they put on my car said my next change was due 9/2 or 10,975mi. I'm at a loss here.[hr]
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Don't listen to the manual!!! I have an '81 vette and the manual says to change the oil ever 50,000 miles... right.
Oil is cheap enough, just do it as much as you feel necessary. I change mine ever 2,000 miles RELIGOSLY!
Oil is cheap enough, just do it as much as you feel necessary. I change mine ever 2,000 miles RELIGOSLY!
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That's total bs. What if you had taken your sticker off, and told him your last oil change was 6000 miles ago - would he still refuse to do it? Or did he actually check your car's records in their computers?
Which dealership did you go to? Pacific Honda on Convoy St. has 2 quick lube bay areas set up now, where all they do is oil changes... and they use Castrol GTX 5w20 for our cars. I was in and out in 30 minutes, no hassle.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Ronin
That's total bs. What if you had taken your sticker off, and told him your last oil change was 6000 miles ago - would he still refuse to do it? Or did he actually check your car's records in their computers?
Which dealership did you go to? Pacific Honda on Convoy St. has 2 quick lube bay areas set up now, where all they do is oil changes... and they use Castrol GTX 5w20 for our cars. I was in and out in 30 minutes, no hassle.[hr]
JoeB16 you are so g4y I refuse to acknowledge that you even exist.
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Rep Power: 403 i dont' care what anybody says, but i change my oil every 2,500 with synthetic... i don't care if it does put a little hole in my wallet, at least my car will last longer, and the way i drive, it needs to be changed every 100 miles...
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[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG] leave him alone... joey is funny!!! 
Hail the infamous gay Joey!![hr]
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[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG] leave him alone... joey is funny!!! Hail the infamous gay Joey!![hr]
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[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG] leave him alone... joey is funny!!! Hail the infamous gay Joey!![hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: HondaLuver
i dont' care what anybody says, but i change my oil every 2,500 with synthetic... i don't care if it does put a little hole in my wallet, at least my car will last longer, and the way i drive, it needs to be changed every 100 miles...[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: HondaLuver
i dont' care what anybody says, but i change my oil every 2,500 with synthetic... i don't care if it does put a little hole in my wallet, at least my car will last longer, and the way i drive, it needs to be changed every 100 miles...[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: LikeWEEEEEEEEEE
if you want your engine to last, synthetic or not its 3k miles per oil change.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: LikeWEEEEEEEEEE
if you want your engine to last, synthetic or not its 3k miles per oil change.[hr]
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[hr]Thats like saying that you could breath to much. [hr]
[hr]Thats like saying that you could breath to much. [hr]
sorry just thought i would add that[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 306 hey I get free oil changes for two years at my dealership so i'll be damn sure to be there every 3K miles[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
