What is oil "break in" - Honda Pilot

Happydady · 01-17-2009, 07:25 PM

After 7 months of ownership, my 08 is pop up the code for first oil change (15%) at little less than 5000 miles today. I've read some members here get up to 6k, 7k and the the oil life is still about 40%. Is it because the condition I drive (most the time is local, stop and go). And what is waiting for the oil break in? Should I wait little longer?

humanoid · 01-17-2009, 07:45 PM

There are usually additives that the factory puts in the oil to help the engine break-in properly. Just follow the MM and yes you will change your oil more frequently due to your driving habits as the MM takes that into account.

N_Jay · 01-17-2009, 07:52 PM

Change it anytime you like between now and 0% life left.

Most of the EXACT recommendations about oil changes are nothing but myths and legends.

There is far more random stuff going on with engine wear than even the Maintenance Minder keeps track of.

01-17-2009, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Happydady Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So. Cali Posts: 249 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is oil "break in" After 7 months of ownership, my 08 is pop up the code for first oil change (15%) at little less than 5000 miles today. I've read some members here get up to 6k, 7k and the the oil life is still about 40%. Is it because the condition I drive (most the time is local, stop and go). And what is waiting for the oil break in? Should I wait little longer? __________________ 2008 Pilot SE 2WD Silver OEM Running Board, OEM Cargo Tray, OEM Moon Roof Visor, Full Size Spare Tire, Husky Liner, After market AT cooler

01-17-2009, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There are usually additives that the factory puts in the oil to help the engine break-in properly. Just follow the MM and yes you will change your oil more frequently due to your driving habits as the MM takes that into account. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

01-17-2009, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,546 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Change it anytime you like between now and 0% life left. Most of the EXACT recommendations about oil changes are nothing but myths and legends. There is far more random stuff going on with engine wear than even the Maintenance Minder keeps track of. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

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