In article <gsqXb.4482$W74.431@newsread1.news.atl.earthlink.n et>, "Bob
Burns" <treborburns@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Steve Mackie wrote:
> > What is the proper oil change interval for an '03 Civic. The owners
> > manual and dealership have to different opinions. The manual says
> > 20,000kms or 12 months, the dealer says 8,000kms or 4 months. Is the
> > dealership just tring to take my friend for a ride by discounting
> > what the owner's manual says?
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
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> Yes! Follow the manual; Honda engineers know what they are doing.

Yes, I agree that the Honda engineers know what they are doing. Those
engineers know that a Honda engine will last much longer if the oil is
changed every 3000 miles. They recommend 8000 mile changes so your engine
won't last as long and therefore they can sell more cars. I heard of one
other car company that recommends 10,000 mile oil changes for these same
reasons. Another company recommends a tune-up at 50,000 miles. Those
companies have one goal in mind--to sell more cars. My goal is to buy a
Honda car and make it last at least 10 years without any major engine
work. That's why I change the oil at 3,000 miles.