I read the manual and it does not specifically say anything about the 1st
service.


Rick
"jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message
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> 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?
>