Jerzy <javaguy1974@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I own Civic LX 2005. According to the Honda service book the first
> service is after 10k miles or 1 year and the subsequent service is
> after 20k miles or 1 year. In both cases the engine oil is replaced.

My 2003 Civic also has a 10,000 change interval.
At 8500 miles, the oil is still translucent, and not down enough to add
any. I think 10,000 miles is a reasonable interval for the car.
I have 55,000 on it now, with 10,000 mile oil changes.

> Today, I had my first car maintenance (~9500k miles) and the oil was
> replaced (first time), tires rotated etc. However, they want me to come
> back to change oil again after 12500k miles, which is way before the

My Honda dealer doesn't recommend early service. I do get email reminders
that are very close to accurate mileage, reminding me that it's time to
come in soon, at 10,000 mile intervals.

> second maintenance is due. Is that normal? According to the service
> book the next oil replacement is not neeed until 20k miles or 1 year
> whichever comes first. I'm confused. Thanks.


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