FAQ on new Civic maintenance issues...

[blanz]

For those of you who are unsure about when to change your oil the first time, Synthetic usage, break-in period, etc... click the link below.

http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/Mainten...t_faqs.asp#top

Hope this clears up any confusion.
Bill.

[shungo]

thanks for the info !

[blanz]

Originally Posted by blanz

For those of you who are unsure about when to change your oil the first time, Synthetic usage, break-in period, etc... click the link below.

http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/Mainten...t_faqs.asp#top

Hope this clears up any confusion.
Bill.

Some people have said the link was not working so here is a tidbit from the Maintanence FAQ section:

Why should I wait to change the oil the first time?

Your Honda engine was delivered with an oil that is specially formulated for new engines that have not yet developed their "natural" wear patterns and may contain minute particles from the manufacturing process.


American Honda strongly recommends this special oil be left in the engine long enough for these wear patterns to develop, usually until the first maintenance interval specified in your Owner's Manual, based on your specific driving conditions.