OIL, filter, maintance minder questions

[Shaggs2Dope]

all of my vehicles usually have 3 filter/oil changes by 1500 for metal shavings alone. My 600RR needed a bunch of oil changes for initial break in. The fit had much less particles in it than any other vehicle I have seen, and the oil was pretty clean too. I thought it was going to be darker with more debris. Anyone using filter magnets or magnetic drain plugs?

[bschurma]

Originally Posted by pcs0snq

Here's what the Fit factory filter looks like after 4500 miles
It's loaded with:
metal, RTV
Gasket

LMAO of those stupid enough to go to 15% on the 1st

That's fine but it looks to me that the filter did it's job. What was in the oil?

$100 says you don't keep the car long enough where this would make a difference anyway. Most people don't, you may.

[ArdentAzn]

I apologize ahead if this is redundant...

I understand that the recommended viscosity is 5-20W or 5-30W. I have some a few 10-30s/10-40s Mobil-1s left overs from my old Honda... I was wondering if I can mix in 1 qt of the 10-30W or 10-40W each oil change. Will that make any difference??? Any negative effect???

Thanks!

[Carbuff2]

Originally Posted by ArdentAzn

I apologize ahead if this is redundant...

I understand that the recommended viscosity is 5-20W or 5-30W. I have some a few 10-30s/10-40s Mobil-1s left overs from my old Honda... I was wondering if I can mix in 1 qt of the 10-30W or 10-40W each oil change. Will that make any difference??? Any negative effect???

Thanks!

I think you would be OK. (I'm not the warranty manager, though. )

Some older Hondas suffered VTEC solenoid malfunctions when heavier oil was used, so if I were you, I'd save the heavy stuff for hot weather.

[somdamon]

I noticed info from Honda's owner link website that shows the MM "A" alerts owner to change oil only. Where MM "B" indicates oil and filter should be changed. This is the first time I have heard of changing the oil without changing the filter ! Is this something new or characteristic of Honda engines? I feel like I want to make sure both oil and filter are changed at every oil service interval.

Anyone have any opinions on this to share . Very much appreciated .

I have yet to see the convenience of the MM system.

[Carbuff2]

Originally Posted by somdamon

This is the first time I have heard of changing the oil without changing the filter ! Is this something new or characteristic of Honda engines? I feel like I want to make sure both oil and filter are changed at every oil service interval.

Our '06 service schedule recommends every-other-change filter replacements. If you are on the NORMAL schedule, that's once every 20,000 miles.

I have seen that on other makes' recommendations as well.

Since the widespread adaption of roller cam followers there seems to be much less metallic contamination in the oil.

I still change my filters every oil change. Just a habit.

[JDMxGE8]

Originally Posted by Carbuff2

Our '06 service schedule recommends every-other-change filter replacements. If you are on the NORMAL schedule, that's once every 20,000 miles.

I have seen that on other makes' recommendations as well.

Since the widespread adaption of roller cam followers there seems to be much less metallic contamination in the oil.

I still change my filters every oil change. Just a habit.

I change my filter every oil change too.

[somdamon]

Originally Posted by Carbuff2

Our '06 service schedule recommends every-other-change filter replacements. If you are on the NORMAL schedule, that's once every 20,000 miles.

I have seen that on other makes' recommendations as well.

Since the widespread adaption of roller cam followers there seems to be much less metallic contamination in the oil.

I still change my filters every oil change. Just a habit.

Thanks for the info. I guess I will make sure the dealer understands that I want a new filter with my oil change and trust that it will be done.