"Wayne" <wayne2201@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> The new Civics have a digital readout on the oil quality. The dealer said
> we should change the oil at 40%. Is that just the first oil change or all
> changes? Should we wait until 10% or less?

Crack the manual open. The dealer is just trying to get you in sooner/more
often for increased revenue.

The maintenence light doesn't come on (indicating time for an oil change
among other items) if I remember correctly till 15%. Also, I'm not sure if
it still holds true for 2008 models, but previous years the owners manual
strongly warns to NOT do the first oil change prematurely for proper engine
break-in.