"Nino Nospam" <Nino.Nospam@ihaw.com> wrote in message
news:kKWhb.70577$6C4.53469@pd7tw1no...
> I bought a new 2003 Honda CRV, and now it's time for an oil change.
> (8,000kms are on the odometer)
> Is synthetic oil a good idea? What are the advantages and disadvantages
of
> synthetic oil, and is it worth the extra expense?

Everything you ever wanted to know about oil you can find right here:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi


> If I do install synthetic oil, do I have to flush the engine first?

No.

Cheers,

Pete