3000 miles or 5000 miles

SiGuy1288 · 01-06-2007, 04:38 AM

Okay... so, i was always tought that your should have your oil changed every 3000 miles... well, my honda service contract has my service intervals at like every 5000 miles. So, do you guys know if which one is right?

blackpearl06 · 01-06-2007, 04:46 AM

On my family's older accords, we tend to change the oil every 3000. When I took in my 06 si at 4500 miles they kinda laughed at me cause my oil guage was only at 40% or something. They said they'll change it whenever, but the new civics can run around 7500miles or so... not sure i'd ever do that haha. I think this has been discussed in really great detail on here before, so forgive me if i've repeated/errored something.

Sion0x · 01-06-2007, 05:14 AM

Usually it's 3000 if you're running regular oil, 5000 if you're running synthetic.

shoulinpanther · 01-07-2007, 07:06 PM

I run synthetic and changed mine at about 4900 miles this last time and the oil still looked good so you wont run into any problems but its up to you if you are comfortable waiting that long.

***Cybergypsy*** · 01-07-2007, 07:14 PM

I do it with the minder........going in tomorrow for my second change....I stick to it and run regular oil.........

ajrich · 01-07-2007, 11:47 PM

I go anywhere from 7500 to 10,000 miles on full synthetic. If you are unsure about the mileage get an oil analysis and that will tell you the condition of the fluids.

kungfushifta · 01-08-2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajrich

I go anywhere from 7500 to 10,000 miles on full synthetic. If you are unsure about the mileage get an oil analysis and that will tell you the condition of the fluids.

How long does it take for you to put that many miles on?

SIcBoy · 01-08-2007, 09:54 AM

if the dealership is doing it, it should be over 5000 miles or when that little reminder for you to change your oil pops up and says "O"

kero · 01-08-2007, 02:19 PM

4000 miles with a good quality oil and good quailty filter like pureone or mobile 1.

If you go to full synthetic with good quailty oil filter maybe 6000-7000

ajrich · 01-08-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kungfushifta

How long does it take for you to put that many miles on?

It usually takes about 5 to 6 months to put that many miles on. I do 2 oil changes per year. I have had great luck with my cars doing that.

ajrich · 01-08-2007, 07:09 PM

If you want to know just about anything about oil go here and join this forum. These people know way too much about it.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

Garrison · 01-08-2007, 07:10 PM

I went in to change my oil at 3000 and they told me to not bring it in until the oil life was down to 20%.

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SiGuy1288 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0%	3000 miles or 5000 miles Okay... so, i was always tought that your should have your oil changed every 3000 miles... well, my honda service contract has my service intervals at like every 5000 miles. So, do you guys know if which one is right?

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blackpearl06 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gahanna, Ohio Posts: 418 Nolan iTrader: 2 / 100%	On my family's older accords, we tend to change the oil every 3000. When I took in my 06 si at 4500 miles they kinda laughed at me cause my oil guage was only at 40% or something. They said they'll change it whenever, but the new civics can run around 7500miles or so... not sure i'd ever do that haha. I think this has been discussed in really great detail on here before, so forgive me if i've repeated/errored something.

01-06-2007, 05:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sion0x Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 19 Posts: 359 Derek iTrader: 5 / 100%	Usually it's 3000 if you're running regular oil, 5000 if you're running synthetic.

01-07-2007, 07:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
shoulinpanther Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Goldsboro, NC Age: 23 Posts: 44 Brandon iTrader: 1 / 100%	I run synthetic and changed mine at about 4900 miles this last time and the oil still looked good so you wont run into any problems but its up to you if you are comfortable waiting that long.

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*Cybergypsy* Resident Caraholic Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 8,274 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I do it with the minder........going in tomorrow for my second change....I stick to it and run regular oil.........

01-07-2007, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
ajrich Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Age: 28 Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I go anywhere from 7500 to 10,000 miles on full synthetic. If you are unsure about the mileage get an oil analysis and that will tell you the condition of the fluids.

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SIcBoy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: peoria az Age: 24 Posts: 3,440 jr iTrader: 3 / 100%	if the dealership is doing it, it should be over 5000 miles or when that little reminder for you to change your oil pops up and says "O"

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kero Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LI, NY Posts: 438 iTrader: 0 / 0%	4000 miles with a good quality oil and good quailty filter like pureone or mobile 1. If you go to full synthetic with good quailty oil filter maybe 6000-7000

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ajrich Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Age: 28 Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you want to know just about anything about oil go here and join this forum. These people know way too much about it. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

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Garrison Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 33 Posts: 1,047 Garrison iTrader: 3 / 100%	I went in to change my oil at 3000 and they told me to not bring it in until the oil life was down to 20%.