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

but it gives you the service schedule. that's all you need to worry about.

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> Rick
> "jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message
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>>Skipper wrote:
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>>>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
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>>what does it say in the owners manual?
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