How long the engine oil last? - Honda Pilot

hgbee · 01-16-2007, 12:14 PM

Hi I got my 2006 Pilot at July 2006. I only drive it about 3000miles and maint computer shows me it is still 50% of oil life.

Should I change the oil now? or I should wait for oil life come to 0%. Dealer always told me to change it right away.

I am going to use Valvline Dino oil for my first change. If my mileage is low, how long I should change oil? 6month or just based on the meter?

thanks for any advice

N_Jay · 01-16-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally posted by hgbee
Hi I got my 2006 Pilot at July 2006. I only drive it about 3000miles and maint computer shows me it is still 50% of oil life.

Should I change the oil now? or I should wait for oil life come to 0%. Dealer always told me to change it right away.

I am going to use Valvline Dino oil for my first change. If my mileage is low, how long I should change oil? 6month or just based on the meter?

thanks for any advice

If you are not doing any of the severe driving, then the old lifespan was 1 year.

whizmo · 01-16-2007, 12:29 PM

A subject of lively debate. My opinion is that 6K isn't long with today's oils, especially synthetics. I'd follow the maintenance minder, especially if you're leasing. But never go longer than a year.

- Mark

ecsw · 01-16-2007, 01:18 PM

Follow the maintenance minder.
If you can trust the engineer who design/make your Pilot, you shuold trust the engineer who design the maintenance minder for your Pilot.

hgbee · 01-16-2007, 02:48 PM

thanks for advice. I own this car, not lease. So we really like to treate it well and save some mileage on it. That make me come out question, Time interval vs Mileage.

I will go with Meter when it show 10% of oil life and less than 1year.

elbert · 01-16-2007, 02:57 PM

If you're really curious, send in an oil sample to a lab for analysis.
It's only $20, and an additional $10 for a TBN reading. This will not only help you determine how often you should change the oil but, more importantly, how your engine is wearing based on what's found in the oil.

http://www.blackstone-labs.com

N_Jay · 01-16-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by elbert
If you're really curious, send in an oil sample to a lab for analysis.
It's only $20, and an additional $10 for a TBN reading. This will not only help you determine how often you should change the oil but, more importantly, how your engine is wearing based on what's found in the oil.

http://www.blackstone-labs.com

For the same $30 I can get an oil change and not worry.

elbert · 01-23-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by N_Jay

For the same $30 I can get an oil change and not worry.

Like I said earlier, the report tells you more than just how much more life you can get out of your oil.

bluefin · 01-23-2007, 09:54 PM

7500 miles. Period. The 3000 mile mark was made up by oil change companies (Jiffy Lube). Save your money.

N_Jay · 01-23-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally posted by elbert

Like I said earlier, the report tells you more than just how much more life you can get out of your oil.

What action have you taken on that information?

01-16-2007, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
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hgbee pilot fun Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 51 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for advice. I own this car, not lease. So we really like to treate it well and save some mileage on it. That make me come out question, Time interval vs Mileage. I will go with Meter when it show 10% of oil life and less than 1year. __________________ 2006 Honda Pilot AWD EXL w/RES Silver. Towing Package, Third party 4 Backup sensors, Rear Camera System with Rear Mirror with 7in buildin LCD, Chrome OEM side setp, Chrome exhaust tips, wheel locker, Rear mug flap, Cargo net, bike hitch, 3M protection film on hood and bumper. Dream about Door visitor, roof rack .....

01-16-2007, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
elbert Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 58 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you're really curious, send in an oil sample to a lab for analysis. It's only $20, and an additional $10 for a TBN reading. This will not only help you determine how often you should change the oil but, more importantly, how your engine is wearing based on what's found in the oil. http://www.blackstone-labs.com __________________ 04 Nighthawk Black Pilot EX "minivan" 04 Alpine White M3 "track car"

01-23-2007, 09:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
bluefin Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 65 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	7500 miles. Period. The 3000 mile mark was made up by oil change companies (Jiffy Lube). Save your money. __________________ 2005 EX-L Billet Silver, 06 color keyed door handles, 2005 MDX OEM wheels w/ Michelin CT's, 2006 Accord SE center caps, rear emblem removal, Pilot pads, full size spare, rear splash guards, 06 conversation mirror, MDX subframe retrofit kit, self installed OEM foglights

01-16-2007, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
whizmo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,817 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A subject of lively debate. My opinion is that 6K isn't long with today's oils, especially synthetics. I'd follow the maintenance minder, especially if you're leasing. But never go longer than a year. - Mark

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