Oil changes under warranty

[im45us]

We recently bought a 2004 certified pilot that is due its first oil change. Will I void my warranty by doing this myself .I like to use synthetic oil and just prefer to do it myself.

Thanks Ivan

[macphanatic]

No you won't. Read your manual. Just fill out the info in your service book, sign and date. Many on the forum do their own oil changes. Do a search - many have installed Fumoto drain valves to speed the process.

[colorider]

Originally posted by im45us
We recently bought a 2004 certified pilot

Congrats and welcome to HP.org!!! Don't forget to post some pics of your Pilot!

[mfisher1967]

I also change my own oil. I have heard that it is a good practice to save your oil/oil filter receipts in addition to signing the maintenance log in the Owner's Manual.

[ctobio]

Originally posted by im45us
We recently bought a 2004 certified pilot that is due its first oil change. Will I void my warranty by doing this myself .I like to use synthetic oil and just prefer to do it myself.

Per the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer cannot require, as a condition of maintaining a warranty, service or parts from a specific source. They can require proof that maintenance was indeed done.

They also cannot deny a warranty claim unless the 3rd party service is proven to have contributed to the failure.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act