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fluid change
is it possible to change the fluids too early on a new car ie oil at 2000 miles to mobil 1 syn and tranny fluid at 15000 mi to mobil syn and there after at short intervals ie syn oil at 3000k and tranny every 12-15k miles
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Rep Power: 0 I'm not a Honda mechanic so don't quote me on this. I don't think it'll hurt your car but i think you may as well wait until ~3500 miles to change your oil. IMO, a 3k interval is a bit soon unless you drive your car pretty hard. Oh and if you're wondering if Mobil 1 is okay to use, i use it too [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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Consumer Reports states:
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.
Consumer Reports states:
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.
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I thought I read somwhere on this site that you shouldnt change your oil if its a brand new car since the oil has some special break-in agents.. not sure. Changing your oil frequently(2000-3000 miles) doesnt hurt anyone except your pocketbook and perhaps the enviroment..
I plan on changing mine every 2000-3000K since its easy to do.
I plan on changing mine every 2000-3000K since its easy to do.
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Rep Power: 0 Just do it early. My friends parents have been changing the oil on thier 1995 dodge minivan every 2500 miles. It has 180,000 miles and runs new, REALLY, almost new. I love how it feels, and you can beat the **** out of it. Dont forget, breaking in is eternal.
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Rep Power: 0 Just don't forget the brake fluid...I just did mine and it was black as night...bear in mind I have 75K on a 97, and the previous owner never did it. Scary! The rotors were never turned, fluids never flushed...little by little I've been reconditioning all the parts. I don't know when I'll start on the hoses, but I think that should be next. Poor car! I treat her like royalty. Though the previous owner did a good job keeping other things pretty up to date. The paint still looks brand new.
My thing is, I know my car aint going to be fast for a long time, but on a regular basis just about, my civic is the cleanest around. I try and maintain a show room shine as much as possible.
My thing is, I know my car aint going to be fast for a long time, but on a regular basis just about, my civic is the cleanest around. I try and maintain a show room shine as much as possible.
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Rep Power: 0 Twilight....my dad changed his brake fluid only a time or two on his accord. At 200k, he got it changed and inspected again, i drove the car home and brake pedal went in as far as the clutch. Master cylynder cracked. Not a good day. Funny thing is, it now has 220k, and still on the original clutch.
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[hr]Originally posted by: Shawn02
Twilight....my dad changed his brake fluid only a time or two on his accord. At 200k, he got it changed and inspected again, i drove the car home and brake pedal went in as far as the clutch. Master cylynder cracked. Not a good day. Funny thing is, it now has 220k, and still on the original clutch.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Shawn02
Twilight....my dad changed his brake fluid only a time or two on his accord. At 200k, he got it changed and inspected again, i drove the car home and brake pedal went in as far as the clutch. Master cylynder cracked. Not a good day. Funny thing is, it now has 220k, and still on the original clutch.[hr]
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