That's only true if you don't change the oil drain plug washer. My Acura has
close to 200,000 kms and not a leak from drain plug.

or if you really really overtighten the bolt, which some places like Jiffy
Lube might do because of liablity issues with having the bolt come off and
seize the engine when all the oil runs out.


"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
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> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
> news:elmop-4A3594.05182121042005@text.usenetserver.com...
>> In article <0a2dna9WNL0vgvrfRVn-vg@sedona.net>,
>> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote:
>>
>>> (Trying to avoid the undying "oil change frequency" thread) Go for it -
>>> to
>>> each their own. This has become a very controversial issue, with
>>> recommendations from reputable sources running the gamut of 3K to 15K
>>> miles.
>>> I follow the owner's manual for each vehicle, myself, figuring they know
>>> better than I do.
>>
>> Ah, but changing the oil is simply cheap insurance.
>>
>> If the manual says 6000 miles, and you do it at 3000 miles, you're not
>> harming the car.
>>
> Actually, Hondas are the only make I know of where oil changes take their
> toll on the engine... or more specifically, the oil drain pan threads. The
> ones I've worked on seem to gradually consume the threads with each
> change, eventually requiring a new pan or oversized drain bolt.
>
> Mike
>