2010 Pilot, 4WD Oil Change?

[Terran]

My 2010 Pilot (4WD) is at 3000 miles and maintenance minder says oil life is 60%. I just got one of those automated emails from the dealership telling me that 3 months has elapsed since the time of my purchase and that I should schedule a service.

Do I go with the maintenance minder or the traditional 3k mile oil change. Since this would be this vehicle's first oil change, I'm not sure what to do.

Help/advise is appreciated.

[humanoid]

Stick with the MM, dealers will always try to pry your wallet away from you with service reminders and the like.

[rocky]

Ignore the dealer. Follow you Honda's mm

[NASGroup]

Definitely follow the MM, but keep an eye on your oil level. Some have noted a quart of oil use per 2K/2.5K miles. My new 2010 EX-L 4WD used a little over 2 quarts during its first 6500 miles. Just changed it to full synthetic and hopefully it is now broken in and will not use as much.

[Chipmunk]

I would also say follow the MM. Same as NASGroup, mine was also low by about 2 quarts at MM oil change notification so check now. I changed with regular oil per spec.

[samc]

With regards to this you should be popping the hood and checking the fluids every 2-4 weeks. I never had a low oil problem but I just like to keep an eye on everything. And ofcourse I stock a quart or two of the oil I use.

Originally posted by Chipmunk
I would also say follow the MM. Same as NASGroup, mine was also low by about 2 quarts at MM oil change notification so check now. I changed with regular oil per spec.