Actually in at least one of the Honda manuals I have for a 2005 Accord
hybrid or a 2006 Odyssey (can't remember which one I read it in), it says
not to do the first oil change early. Presumably there are special
additives in the factory oil.



"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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> "SS" <scottseifer@gmail.com> wrote in news:1164915529.343132.303580@
> 16g2000cwy.googlegroups.com:
>
>> in reading other posts, it looks like i changed my oil a little early.
>> around 5k. however, the oil life indicator is now @ 10% and im
>> wondering why it didnt recognize the new oil. or is resetting it done
>> manually? thanks
>>
>
>
> It is set manually. Check your Owner's Manual.
>
> Your car is not a Mercedes or BMW; it does not actually sense oil
> condition. It computes oil life by considering mileage plus driving habits
> and ambient temperatures.
>
> And changing your oil early is *NEVER* a problem. The earlier the better.
> the Minder is there for those lazy slobs who would otherwise be tempted to
> take it to 10 or 15K.
>
>
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