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Hello,

On my sister's 08 Accord she is almost at the point of her
first oil change. I'm going to wait until between 15-20% to change it
but I'm wondering should I use a dino oil on this change or a
synthetic blend before going fully synthetic. Also should I have one
more additional change after this one with the dino or synthetic blend
or will one be enough?

Thanks,
Nick

On Dec 9, 9:23 am, n...@nowhere.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> On my sister's 08 Accord she is almost at the point of her
> first oil change. I'm going to wait until between 15-20% to change it
> but I'm wondering should I use a dino oil on this change or a
> synthetic blend before going fully synthetic. Also should I have one
> more additional change after this one with the dino or synthetic blend
> or will one be enough?
>
> Thanks,
> Nick

Nick:
go with the synthetic blend for the first one and then go full
synthetic there after, i can tell you that i have NEVER had any
internal engine problems with using synthetic oil with routine
changes.
also with the vehicle think about using a K&N air filter for better
engine breathing and about twice a year spray and clean out the air
intake.

<nick@nowhere.com> wrote

> Hello,
>
> On my sister's 08 Accord she is almost at the point of her
> first oil change. I'm going to wait until between 15-20% to change it

Do it at 15% or less only..Honda can tell if you change it early, which
according to them it is if you change at 20%.

> but I'm wondering should I use a dino oil on this change or a
> synthetic blend before going fully synthetic. Also should I have one
> more additional change after this one with the dino or synthetic blend
> or will one be enough?
>
> Thanks,
> Nick

You can go directly to full synthetic and not look back.

I like Mobile 1.....whats your choice?

Peace,
Polfus

Bentracer and Bentrider <lowbike1@comcast.net> wrote in news:952dd8e2-6288-
487d-af00-6126fac92935@e6g2000prf.googlegroups.com:



> also with the vehicle think about using a K&N air filter for better
> engine breathing



Think about it, then think again...
http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm



> and about twice a year spray and clean out the air
> intake.
>


You don't "spray" the "intake", you swab the throttle body clean. The two
are not the same thing. And it only needs to be done once per year if you
drive a lot, every two years if you drive less.


--
Tegger

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

"Bentracer and Bentrider" <lowbike1@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:952dd8e2-6288-487d-af00-6126fac92935@e6g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> On Dec 9, 9:23 am, n...@nowhere.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> On my sister's 08 Accord she is almost at the point of her
>> first oil change. I'm going to wait until between 15-20% to change it
>> but I'm wondering should I use a dino oil on this change or a
>> synthetic blend before going fully synthetic. Also should I have one
>> more additional change after this one with the dino or synthetic blend
>> or will one be enough?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Nick
>
> Nick:
> go with the synthetic blend for the first one and then go full
> synthetic there after, i can tell you that i have NEVER had any
> internal engine problems with using synthetic oil with routine
> changes.
> also with the vehicle think about using a K&N air filter for better
> engine breathing and about twice a year spray and clean out the air
> intake.

With a Japanese car, unless you use salad oil-- you're not going to have an
engine problem.

I only use Mobil 1. I've been running it for years in my Integra and
my 95 and 99 Accords. I just recall in the newsgroup others suggested
using a synthetic blend on the first change and then going to full
synthetic on the 2nd. I wanted to find out if that was still the case.





On Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:13:49 -0500, "Polfus"
<nostringscouldsecureyou@thestation> wrote:

>
><nick@nowhere.com> wrote
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> On my sister's 08 Accord she is almost at the point of her
>> first oil change. I'm going to wait until between 15-20% to change it
>
>Do it at 15% or less only..Honda can tell if you change it early, which
>according to them it is if you change at 20%.
>
>> but I'm wondering should I use a dino oil on this change or a
>> synthetic blend before going fully synthetic. Also should I have one
>> more additional change after this one with the dino or synthetic blend
>> or will one be enough?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Nick
>
>You can go directly to full synthetic and not look back.
>
>I like Mobile 1.....whats your choice?
>
>Peace,
>Polfus

"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote

> Think about it, then think again...
> http://home.stny.rr.com/jbplock/ISO5011/SPICER.htm

!!!

>> and about twice a year spray and clean out the air
>> intake.
>>
>
>
> You don't "spray" the "intake", you swab the throttle body clean. The two
> are not the same thing. And it only needs to be done once per year if you
> drive a lot, every two years if you drive less.
>
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/


Just wanted to say that I think thats a cool website for info. It mirrors
some of the stuff I've been telling people for years!

Even though you took it over, I still like it and appreciate the link...full
of awesome info. Much to read!

Peace,
Polfus

"Null" <0@0.0> wrote

> With a Japanese car, unless you use salad oil-- you're not going to have
> an engine problem.

LOL!

"Polfus" <nostringscouldsecureyou@thestation> wrote in message
news:475c84ee$0$9626$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>
> <nick@nowhere.com> wrote
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> On my sister's 08 Accord she is almost at the point of her
>> first oil change. I'm going to wait until between 15-20% to change it
>
> Do it at 15% or less only..Honda can tell if you change it early, which
> according to them it is if you change at 20%.
>
>> but I'm wondering should I use a dino oil on this change or a
>> synthetic blend before going fully synthetic. Also should I have one
>> more additional change after this one with the dino or synthetic blend
>> or will one be enough?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Nick
>
> You can go directly to full synthetic and not look back.
>
> I like Mobile 1.....whats your choice?
>

Dino. Why pay 5 times more for synthetic when it is not required?

In article <nh3pl35o2tdno2q13jnviqtilu9ng105pp@4ax.com>,
nick@nowhere.com wrote:

> I only use Mobil 1. I've been running it for years in my Integra and
> my 95 and 99 Accords.

Have you done a double blind test against dino oils under the same
circumstances in the same cars?

No?

Then how do you know Mobil 1 is better than dino?

I used nothing but dino in my 92 Civic Si. I sold it with 120K on it a
few years ago; my nephew drove it for three years, then he sold it with
145K on it. All dino.

When we did the Blackstone analysis at 120K, it came back "no
significant engine wear and plenty of lubricants left; you can easily
extend your oil change interval".

Mobil 1 is largely marketing. It may have some benefits under some
circumstances, but in a consumer Honda engine it's a waste of money.
Use dino. If you feel like it, change the oil at half the interval.
You'll still save significant money while having all the benefits of
good lubrication and long engine life.