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…

Mileage for first oil change

lion9car December 14, 2009, 5:45pm 10

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