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And is it easy to get to? What about the drain plug? I just have a 100
miles on it now, but I don't know if I should leave in the oil for 5000
miles as people have mentioned that Honda has a special 'break in' oil or
just to change the oil my self at 1000mi. I don't think the manual
specifically mentioned that I should do by first oil change not before 5k.
Any suggestions?

thanks

I have an 04 I4. you have to raise the car to change oil. the filter is on
the backside of engine facing the firewall. the drian plug in also on the
rear of the pan on the bottom. I wouldnt change the oil before 5000 miles
, Honda does use special oil and besides that it is a waste of money. 5000
mile oil changes are plenty good for any car. Scott

"elmo" <m@vfd.com> floridly penned in
news:e7oyd.32874$NC6.30921@newsread1.mlpsca01.us.t o.verio.net:

> And is it easy to get to? What about the drain plug? I just have a
> 100 miles on it now, but I don't know if I should leave in the oil for
> 5000 miles as people have mentioned that Honda has a special 'break
> in' oil or just to change the oil my self at 1000mi. I don't think
> the manual specifically mentioned that I should do by first oil change
> not before 5k. Any suggestions?




"I don't think"...?


I "don't think" you have actually read the owner's manual. I also
"don't think" you've asked your dealer either.

Are you an automotive engineer? Are you a mechanical engineer of any kind?
Were you part of the Honda team that did the research to determine the
appropriate initial oil change interval?

No?

Then go and REALLY read the manual, and then FOLLOW it. You spent a lot of
money on this car, didn't you? Do you want to spend much, much more? Didn't
think so. Don't be so stupid. Protect your investment.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Same stupid question everyday.

"elmo" <m@vfd.com> wrote in message
news:e7oyd.32874$NC6.30921@newsread1.mlpsca01.us.t o.verio.net...
> And is it easy to get to? What about the drain plug? I just have a 100
> miles on it now, but I don't know if I should leave in the oil for 5000
> miles as people have mentioned that Honda has a special 'break in' oil or
> just to change the oil my self at 1000mi. I don't think the manual
> specifically mentioned that I should do by first oil change not before 5k.
> Any suggestions?
>
> thanks
>
>

Yeah, go ahead, change your oil now. Why wait? !00 miles is plenty! And then
when you reach the 5000 mile mark and your getting lousy mileage you can
blame Honda for selling you a lemon. Because you know better!
Yeah, that's the ticket!
"elmo" <m@vfd.com> wrote in message
news:e7oyd.32874$NC6.30921@newsread1.mlpsca01.us.t o.verio.net...
> And is it easy to get to? What about the drain plug? I just have a 100
> miles on it now, but I don't know if I should leave in the oil for 5000
> miles as people have mentioned that Honda has a special 'break in' oil or
> just to change the oil my self at 1000mi. I don't think the manual
> specifically mentioned that I should do by first oil change not before 5k.
> Any suggestions?
>
> thanks
>
>

"Howard" <howardh@nospam-cybrstar.com> wrote in message
news:BKMyd.11278$lm.3882@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> Yeah, go ahead, change your oil now. Why wait? !00 miles is plenty! And
then
> when you reach the 5000 mile mark and your getting lousy mileage you can
> blame Honda for selling you a lemon. Because you know better!
> Yeah, that's the ticket!
> "elmo" <m@vfd.com> wrote in message
> news:e7oyd.32874$NC6.30921@newsread1.mlpsca01.us.t o.verio.net...
> > And is it easy to get to? What about the drain plug? I just have a 100
> > miles on it now, but I don't know if I should leave in the oil for 5000
> > miles as people have mentioned that Honda has a special 'break in' oil
or
> > just to change the oil my self at 1000mi. I don't think the manual
> > specifically mentioned that I should do by first oil change not before
5k.
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > thanks


WTF are you talking about? The guy said 1,000 miles, not 100 miles.


--
Bearman
If it's got tits, tires, tubes, or transistors, it's trouble.

Why doesn't he change it every 100 miles? I heard also that if you change
your tires every 1000miles, you will get better grip.

Why are people overdoing the maintenance on their cars? In the US, it's
3000miles and for some reason, here in Canada, it's 3000 kms to change oil??
My book says every 5,000miles/7,500kms when in extreme conditions. Will the
extra 2000miles make such a difference in saving your engine's life?

Garages want to make money and are lying to their customers about the 3K
mark.


"bearman" <noyb@home.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Howard" <howardh@nospam-cybrstar.com> wrote in message
> news:BKMyd.11278$lm.3882@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
>> Yeah, go ahead, change your oil now. Why wait? !00 miles is plenty! And
> then
>> when you reach the 5000 mile mark and your getting lousy mileage you can
>> blame Honda for selling you a lemon. Because you know better!
>> Yeah, that's the ticket!
>> "elmo" <m@vfd.com> wrote in message
>> news:e7oyd.32874$NC6.30921@newsread1.mlpsca01.us.t o.verio.net...
>> > And is it easy to get to? What about the drain plug? I just have a
>> > 100
>> > miles on it now, but I don't know if I should leave in the oil for 5000
>> > miles as people have mentioned that Honda has a special 'break in' oil
> or
>> > just to change the oil my self at 1000mi. I don't think the manual
>> > specifically mentioned that I should do by first oil change not before
> 5k.
>> > Any suggestions?
>> >
>> > thanks
>
>
> WTF are you talking about? The guy said 1,000 miles, not 100 miles.
>
>
> --
> Bearman
> If it's got tits, tires, tubes, or transistors, it's trouble.
>
>

Cuz its a brand new car...i jus wanna get all the machine gunk out...calm
down asshole

"Nightdude" <nightdude@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:9qgzd.26172$Z%3.1226361@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> Why doesn't he change it every 100 miles? I heard also that if you change
> your tires every 1000miles, you will get better grip.
>
> Why are people overdoing the maintenance on their cars? In the US, it's
> 3000miles and for some reason, here in Canada, it's 3000 kms to change
> oil?? My book says every 5,000miles/7,500kms when in extreme conditions.
> Will the extra 2000miles make such a difference in saving your engine's
> life?
>
> Garages want to make money and are lying to their customers about the 3K
> mark.
>
>
> "bearman" <noyb@home.com> wrote in message
> news:S7mdndWOdslC_FHcRVn-3w@comcast.com...
>>
>> "Howard" <howardh@nospam-cybrstar.com> wrote in message
>> news:BKMyd.11278$lm.3882@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
>>> Yeah, go ahead, change your oil now. Why wait? !00 miles is plenty! And
>> then
>>> when you reach the 5000 mile mark and your getting lousy mileage you can
>>> blame Honda for selling you a lemon. Because you know better!
>>> Yeah, that's the ticket!
>>> "elmo" <m@vfd.com> wrote in message
>>> news:e7oyd.32874$NC6.30921@newsread1.mlpsca01.us.t o.verio.net...
>>> > And is it easy to get to? What about the drain plug? I just have a
>>> > 100
>>> > miles on it now, but I don't know if I should leave in the oil for
>>> > 5000
>>> > miles as people have mentioned that Honda has a special 'break in' oil
>> or
>>> > just to change the oil my self at 1000mi. I don't think the manual
>>> > specifically mentioned that I should do by first oil change not before
>> 5k.
>>> > Any suggestions?
>>> >
>>> > thanks
>>
>>
>> WTF are you talking about? The guy said 1,000 miles, not 100 miles.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Bearman
>> If it's got tits, tires, tubes, or transistors, it's trouble.
>>
>>
>
>

elmo wrote:
> Cuz its a brand new car...i jus wanna get all the machine gunk out...

its not a 50s flathead ford. there shouldnt be any machine gunk.

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top with parsley, lemon slices and cracked pepper.
Serve with spinach salad, macaroni and cheese (homemade) and iced tea...



Spaghetti with Real Italian Meatballs

If you don?t have an expendable bambino on hand,
you can use a pound of ground pork instead.
The secret to great meatballs, is to use very lean meat.

1 lb. ground flesh; human or pork
3 lb. ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onions
7 - 12 cloves garlic
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup milk, 2 eggs
Oregano
basil
salt
pepper
Italian seasoning, etc.
Tomato gravy (see index)
Fresh or at least freshly cooked spaghetti or other pasta

Mix the ground meats together in a large bowl,
then mix each of the other ingredients.
Make balls about the size of a baby?s fist
(there should be one lying around for reference).
Bake at 400°for about 25 minutes -
or you could fry them in olive oil.
Place the meatballs in the tomato gravy, and simmer for several hours.
Serve on spaghetti.
Accompany with green salad, garlic bread and