Is 8000 miles the right time to make the first oil change on a new car? According to the Honda dealer my new Honda Fit should get the oil change when oil is 15% clean. It now has 4000 miles and is 60%clean. I’m about to take a 1500 mile trip. They say there are “break-in” additives in the original…

If this is the recommendation in your owner’s manual, I would go with it. There is a lot said about engine break in, etc, and I realy don’t know who or what to believe, so defaulting to the manufacturer’s recommendation is prudent.

Yes, really. Honda’s engineers took the time to research this issue and give you a clear recommendation. Why question it?

A 1500 mile trip is very easy on oil and car. I would not fret much about this. Honda does put some sort of additives from the factory to help break in. But if you get the itch to change it do so. Your OLM is basically a more accurate depiction of the 3000 or 5000 mile oil change.

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I guess it’s my habit to quesstion things, especially when they seem extraordinary. DM

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I appreciate the reassurance. DM

How do you determine if it’s 15% “clean” or 60% “clean”?? Is there some amazing Driver Information Screen that displays what it’s program tells it to display?? I guarantee you there in NOTHING that actually monitors the condition of the oil…Honda uses an alumasil block, a process that eliminates ste…

50 years ago engine manufacturing was rather primitive by today’s standards, and “iron filings” were indeed present in such quantity that oil and filter had to be changed early. Your Honda is the result of an extremely sophisticated manufacturing process which requires virtually no break-in driving …

I believe Honda does normally use a break-in oil. I wouldn’t change it early, personally.

My preference is to do oil changes every 4k, but I’ve never had a car with an oil monitor. I’ll bow to the majority on this one. One suggestion, get into the habit of checking the oil level on a regular basis. Most Owner’s manuals say to check the oil at every fillup. I check mine every 2 weeks …

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DoodleMom December 14, 2009, 4:40pm 5

Thanks for your reassurance. I’ve always been told to make the first oil change early to remove the engine filings. But now I guess they must do that before we get the cars. I am also considering using synthetic oil when the first change occurs. Do you consider this a good idea or not? Thanks again for your time and comments. DM

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