Skipper wrote:
> Hello folks;
>
> I've purchased my 05 Accord LX-G 5 speed Manual 4 cyl on May 27th, 2005. It
> is coming up to 4 months now, I went to the dealership to book an
> appointment for it's 1st service, well the guy @ the counter recommended
> that I wait until I reach close to 8000km or 1 year before I get that 1st
> service done. This seems like a long time between oil changes even with the
> new advanced 5W20 that Honda puts in the engines now days. I looked at the
> maintenance schedule and it says for the "severe" service that every 8000km
> or 4 moths, the oil, filter should be changed along with the recommended
> servicing. Should I insist on having this service done or wait?
>
> I live in Northern Ontario and sooner then later we will have our 1st winter
> storm, I want to be ready for it. Besides, I am going on my annual hunting
> trip which requires me to travel 500km one way.
>
>
> Thank you for your advice;
>
>
> Rick
>
>
what does it say in the owners manual?