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Old 06-29-2009, 08:32 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by si_autobot View Post
i called my dealer and asked about recommendations and they said should be done at 30k. i don't wait until my maintanance minder tells me to go in to change my oil for example. it isn't exact science either. i usually wait until 30% on oil life. some wait til 15%. i know honda says 50% you need to change it but i don't believe them. generally can run longer than 3k miles before changing oil.

that is how much those major services cost btw. so i think i've seen them range from 350-450. depends on engine type, etc. but don't ignore it. preventative maintanance is better than reactive maintanance. you'll be sorry if you don't.
where and what dealership told you to change your oil at 50%?
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