"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> Debasis Goswami wrote:
> >
> > I bough a 2004 Odyssey from Sloane Honda near Philadelphia. The sale was
> > smooth. However, I found that this dealer always pushes for first and
all
> > subsequent servicing at 3,750 miles instead of Honda-advised 7,500 miles
for
> > normal driving. I drive between 2K and 3K miles every month and all
highway.
> > I am not sure if the dealer just pushes people too early for a few bucks
in
> > servicing. I called another dealer in NJ and they did not expect me to
> > service before 7,500 miles for the first one.
> >
> > In general, I am seeing poor customer service quality with Honda
> > dealers/servicing. They don't drop off people or provide a loaner car if
the
> > car needs to be in for the day. I guess the reason is that these dealers
are
> > too proud of their brand name
> >
> > Earlier I have always driven Ford for many years. While some of them are
> > staffed by rude people, some others are nice. Particularly to the one I
used
> > to go to (Robin Ford). I could not buy a Ford for the minivan this time
> > because of horrible quality of Ford minivans.
>
> --------------------
>
> Deb,
>
> Whatever you do, don't do the first oil change prematurely. There's
> special oil in there and it's helping your engine 'break in' properly.
> Read your owner's manual religiously and you'll be smarter than the
> salesman (perhaps). :-)
>
> 'Curly'
>
> --------------------

I learnt the same after doing a little research on the internet about the
servicing schedule. In fact, the user's manual explains this also.
Therefore, I have decided to wait till 7,500 miles before first servicing.
All subsequent servicings may be done at a shorter interval but not the
first one. In fact that may benefit the engine. Thanks.