>>Here's my dilemma (well, not really). My Civic has 2000 miles on it
>currently,
>by mid Oct it will have about 3000. I am planning a 3000 mile road trip mid
>Oct, so I plan to have the oil changed before the trip, rather than after.
>

Better to change after.<<

Actually I was thinking both. Is there any problem with continuing to change
oil at 3000 mile intervals as I did with my 82 Prelude? I know today's engines
are different, and I don't want to do any damage (but I'm sure my mechanic who
I've been dealing with for 20 years would let me know).