First oil change, any suggestions?

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Jan 2, 2016 | 10:36 PM

#41

TorontoBoy

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From: Toronto, ON, Canada

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Originally Posted by bach

I got my first change this morning, the odometer was 7526. The gauge dropped to 15% at almost exactly 7000 and hit 10% at about 7400 or so. It will be interesting to see if the straight 0w20 lasts as long as the break-in oil.

Did you replace the screws or zip tied your engine splash guard?

Jan 3, 2016 | 07:39 AM

#42

Carbuff2

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From: Second house on the left

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Originally Posted by bach

It will be interesting to see if the straight 0w20 lasts as long as the break-in oil.

Oil life decreases in cold weather due to longer warm up....

And remember, the MM doesn't actually know (or care) what oil you are using. It 'counts down' the same way according to it's programming.

Mar 6, 2016 | 04:26 PM

#43

bach

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Originally Posted by TorontoBoy

Did you replace the screws or zip tied your engine splash guard?

Ha! I thought they did, then a few weeks ago I was driving in a windstorm and heard something not good coming from underneath and saw that a corner of my splashguard was hanging free. I couldn't get to the dealer for a fix until this weekend. Probably go the ziptie route next oil change just to be sure.

Mar 7, 2016 | 10:17 PM

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Press Fit

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Disposable drain plug "crush washers" and disposable splash guard clips . . . strange design.

Mar 8, 2016 | 07:53 AM

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Uncle Gary

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Originally Posted by Press Fit

Disposable drain plug "crush washers" and disposable splash guard clips . . . strange design.

Not so strange, really. I seem to recall my Honda motorcycles using disposable "crush" washers (I found that if I was careful, I could reuse them at least a couple of times-I was poorer in those days). Today, ALL cars are basically "snap together" designs with plastic fasteners. Cheaper and more efficient assembly is the rule.