7000 mile oil changes / synthetic oil - Honda Pilot

brianmsmith · 10-31-2005, 08:19 AM

I am somewhat concerned at Honda's 7000 mile oil change regime. My dealer has given me a free oil change certificate for the first 3500 mile change, over and above the Honda recommendation. I asked if they were concerned at the 7k regime and they said no; so why ask me to change at 3.5k first time? No answer!

Also considering changing to synthetic oil.

All opinions and recommendation will be appreciated...

N_Jay · 10-31-2005, 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by brianmsmith
I am somewhat concerned at Honda's 7000 mile oil change regime. My dealer has given me a free oil change certificate for the first 3500 mile change, over and above the Honda recommendation. I asked if they were concerned at the 7k regime and they said no; so why ask me to change at 3.5k first time? No answer!

Also considering changing to synthetic oil.

All opinions and recommendation will be appreciated...

Both topics have been WELL discussed.

I would think it would be better to do a search rather than open those two cans of worms.

brianmsmith · 10-31-2005, 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by N_Jay

Both topics have been WELL discussed.

I would think it would be better to do a search rather than open those two cans of worms.

Thank you N_Jay. I have finally found where to find all the other pages (bottom right). I have also read all the string ref oil. Thanks again...

thomasj2 · 10-31-2005, 06:57 PM

Brian, I'm running synthetic, M1 and changing my oil every 10K miles. The oil change interval is based on several used oil tests. Based on my driving, (500 miles / week, mostly highway), I could easily run 12K+, but 10K is a nice round number that's easy to remember. I'm doing the same with the V, although at 10K the oil in the V shows it's approaching end of life. For a ton of oil info hit the Bobistheoilguy site. They live and breathe oil...

brianmsmith · 10-31-2005, 08:17 PM

Thomas_j2 thank you, a ton of help...

Sportymonk · 10-31-2005, 08:36 PM

I just had my first Oil, Filter Lube today at 7030 miles. Tried to wait for 7500 per the discussion on "break-in" oil needing to stay in for 7500 miles but had a $5 off coupon expiring today so went ahead and had it done.

Dealer tried to do 7500 severe usage check (15K check for normal usage) for $66 but I told them I wasn't in severe usage so I just had the tires rotated and OFL for $44. Will do next OFL at 15000 and then every 5000 after that.

humanoid · 11-01-2005, 01:14 AM

Only $66, Sporty? My Stealer raped me for $94 for a 7500 mile service. We thought a friend, the Sales Manager, was still working there and maybe we could get a discount. We dropped the car off and headed to his office. We turn the corner and his office was bare as a baby's bottom

. No recourse, we had the pay The Man $94. FYI, the Stealer in question is Spirit Honda in El Monte.

paw5306 · 04-14-2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by thomasj2
Brian, I'm running synthetic, M1 and changing my oil every 10K miles. The oil change interval is based on several used oil tests. Based on my driving, (500 miles / week, mostly highway), I could easily run 12K+, but 10K is a nice round number that's easy to remember. I'm doing the same with the V, although at 10K the oil in the V shows it's approaching end of life. For a ton of oil info hit the Bobistheoilguy site. They live and breathe oil...

Mobil 1, what viscosity?
What kind of filter?
Where did you have your oil tested?

What about break-in oil? Our Pilot only has about 500 miles on it. When should I do my first oil change? When should I switch over to synthetic?

Thanks.

thomasj2 · 04-16-2006, 10:34 AM

Oilguard does my oil testing, $10/test.

I first changed the oil at 5000, switched to M1 syn and changed and tested at 10K. Immediately bumped that the oil change interval to 10K based on the used oil analysis and retested at the next oil change. Still plenty of oil life left, but 10K is a nice number to remember. I now retest every 3rd oil change, keeping an eye on wear metals, fuel/water in the oil, etc.

Oil filter - old stock Honda 305's, (the larger Honda filter). I bought a case of these when they switched to the tiny filter. I'm using them in both the V and the Pilot.

Viscosity, 0W30 in the winter until my on hand oil stash runs out and 5W30 in the summer. Yes I know Honda recommends 5W20.

10-31-2005, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
brianmsmith Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Newtown Square PA Posts: 86 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	7000 mile oil changes / synthetic oil I am somewhat concerned at Honda's 7000 mile oil change regime. My dealer has given me a free oil change certificate for the first 3500 mile change, over and above the Honda recommendation. I asked if they were concerned at the 7k regime and they said no; so why ask me to change at 3.5k first time? No answer! Also considering changing to synthetic oil. All opinions and recommendation will be appreciated... __________________ Brian M Smith - 05 EX Desert Rock # 44029 Goodyear Fortera 245/60-16 - PIAA Xtreme whites - separation net - brake light cover Wilson's widgets - Pilot SS tips Auto day/night mirror - Westin brush bar (black) - Hella Black Magic lamps (finally) K&N air and oil filters (33-2200 & HP-1010) Passport 8500 X50 - Next?

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brianmsmith Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Newtown Square PA Posts: 86 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They live and breathe oil... Thomas_j2 thank you, a ton of help... __________________ Brian M Smith - 05 EX Desert Rock # 44029 Goodyear Fortera 245/60-16 - PIAA Xtreme whites - separation net - brake light cover Wilson's widgets - Pilot SS tips Auto day/night mirror - Westin brush bar (black) - Hella Black Magic lamps (finally) K&N air and oil filters (33-2200 & HP-1010) Passport 8500 X50 - Next?

10-31-2005, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sportymonk Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 2,413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just had my first Oil, Filter Lube today at 7030 miles. Tried to wait for 7500 per the discussion on "break-in" oil needing to stay in for 7500 miles but had a $5 off coupon expiring today so went ahead and had it done. Dealer tried to do 7500 severe usage check (15K check for normal usage) for $66 but I told them I wasn't in severe usage so I just had the tires rotated and OFL for $44. Will do next OFL at 15000 and then every 5000 after that. __________________ Eagles may soar, but foxes dont get sucked into jet engines. 2005 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L with iPod P.I.E. X3 interface (keeps the cd changer!!), LED lights in doors and overhead, tow package, cargo shield, crossbars (self installed), WWongs stuff, cargo liner, extended warranty. All but the tow pkg at great saving through our sponsor hondacuraworld. 17 - 24 MPG with mileage removed for both the best and the worst atypical mileages. 183,000 miles since June 29, 2005

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humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,971 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Only $66, Sporty? My Stealer raped me for $94 for a 7500 mile service. We thought a friend, the Sales Manager, was still working there and maybe we could get a discount. We dropped the car off and headed to his office. We turn the corner and his office was bare as a baby's bottom . No recourse, we had the pay The Man $94. FYI, the Stealer in question is Spirit Honda in El Monte. __________________ 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!!!

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10-31-2005, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
thomasj2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brian, I'm running synthetic, M1 and changing my oil every 10K miles. The oil change interval is based on several used oil tests. Based on my driving, (500 miles / week, mostly highway), I could easily run 12K+, but 10K is a nice round number that's easy to remember. I'm doing the same with the V, although at 10K the oil in the V shows it's approaching end of life. For a ton of oil info hit the Bobistheoilguy site. They live and breathe oil...

04-16-2006, 10:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
thomasj2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oilguard does my oil testing, $10/test. I first changed the oil at 5000, switched to M1 syn and changed and tested at 10K. Immediately bumped that the oil change interval to 10K based on the used oil analysis and retested at the next oil change. Still plenty of oil life left, but 10K is a nice number to remember. I now retest every 3rd oil change, keeping an eye on wear metals, fuel/water in the oil, etc. Oil filter - old stock Honda 305's, (the larger Honda filter). I bought a case of these when they switched to the tiny filter. I'm using them in both the V and the Pilot. Viscosity, 0W30 in the winter until my on hand oil stash runs out and 5W30 in the summer. Yes I know Honda recommends 5W20.

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