First Oil Change

[zshortyz]

the first oil change on these is not supposed to be until 10 to 15% oil life left since the oil is specially formulated for the break in period. Don't get it changed at 5000 miles "just because"

Its not just because, its a requirement from my dealership to get it changed at 5000 to keep getting their free oil change.

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[edwanny]

Varies big time. Closest dealer to me is $40 for blend, some are $60. Synthetic higher.

Dang! My dealer told me that for the synthetic they only charged 30$ and that depending on how I drive my car it can last up to 7k miles

 

[edwanny]

My dealer here where I bought my vehicle cost $45. Not sure what oil is used, but another local dealer has on their website about $40, so I'm assuming that's the going rate around here in Jacksonville, FL.

Side note, the $45 quote from my dealer includes a car wash - which I'd probably opt out from. Their initial car wash when I bought my car wasn't all that great.

Hey the duval Honda one on cassat told me it was going to be 30$ for synthetic

 

[Billy4202]

Dang! My dealer told me that for the synthetic they only charged 30$ and that depending on how I drive my car it can last up to 7k miles

For full synthetic, not blend? I plan on bringing my own full synthetic into the dealer, then can just charge me labor.

Looking through HondaLink, the dealer I bought from (not the dealer I'm bringing it to service for) charges $150.50 for service B (i.e., oil & filter + courtesy inspection). They prey on the stupid.

 

[timothyjay]

Nice! Maybe Ill check them out. I'm sure having it done there wouldn't hurt my "maintenance schedule" being documented as long as I have receipts for them. I'm always worried they'll say something down the line if I ever need warranty service since I don't do it at the dealership I bought my vehicle from.

Hey the duval Honda one on cassat told me it was going to be 30$ for synthetic

 

[timothyjay]

The dealer I bought my vehicle from was selling a maintenance package, which I declined. They handed me this 4 page packet of services they do, which broken down, supposed to save you money in the long run to get the maintenance package rather than paying the services in their maintenance schedule.

Obviously, looking at this schedule, seems way way overkill, which is the reason I opted not to get it. I mean, oil change every 3750 miles??? And some of the prices seem very well over priced.

 

[Billy4202]

^^Holy crap that is so overkill...I hope people don't seriously fall for that.

Coolant + tranny fluid at 15k? And the $250 difference between the 100% identical 15k and 30k services. lollllllll

 

[jeff925]

4k buys a lot of repairs

 

[sparks]

The dealer I bought my vehicle from was selling a maintenance package, which I declined. They handed me this 4 page packet of services they do, which broken down, supposed to save you money in the long run to get the maintenance package rather than paying the services in their maintenance schedule.

Obviously, looking at this schedule, seems way way overkill, which is the reason I opted not to get it. I mean, oil change every 3750 miles??? And some of the prices seem very well over priced.

This is hilarious.

 

[tacthecat]

For full synthetic, not blend? I plan on bringing my own full synthetic into the dealer, then can just charge me labor.

Looking through HondaLink, the dealer I bought from (not the dealer I'm bringing it to service for) charges $150.50 for service B (i.e., oil & filter + courtesy inspection). They prey on the stupid.

Yeow!
Last one I got from Bedard's was (I think) $29 for the same and I think wiper blades were $1 each!!!

 

[edwanny]

For full synthetic, not blend? I plan on bringing my own full synthetic into the dealer, then can just charge me labor.

Looking through HondaLink, the dealer I bought from (not the dealer I'm bringing it to service for) charges $150.50 for service B (i.e., oil & filter + courtesy inspection). They prey on the stupid.

Dang that's insane way too much money.

 

[edwanny]

The dealer I bought my vehicle from was selling a maintenance package, which I declined. They handed me this 4 page packet of services they do, which broken down, supposed to save you money in the long run to get the maintenance package rather than paying the services in their maintenance schedule.

Obviously, looking at this schedule, seems way way overkill, which is the reason I opted not to get it. I mean, oil change every 3750 miles??? And some of the prices seem very well over priced.

Hell no!!! That's deff overkill I really feel bad for the poor ppl they catch with this crap

 

[edwanny]

Dang that's insane way too much money.

And yea that's what the guy told me last time I spoke to him, hopefully they don't change it up on me.

 

[Billy4202]

Dang that's insane way too much money.

For sure. They're catering to the DC elite who have more $$$ than common sense.

 

[Ultrafrozen]

About right if you take relatively long trips 30-40 km+ and don't hammer it before the engine is warmed up. Why did you change the oil at 30%?

65kms morning and night during the week and a few 1200 km trips to Toronto and 150 km trips to Timmins.

RE: 30% - The dealer is 2.5 hours away in North Bay and I took an opportunity during a trip to Toronto to get the oil changed. 40% was my target with the 2006 Civic and it still purrs like a kitten at 315,000 kms so why change the plan. I get the first few oil changes done at the dealer so they get all their updates done. I'll soon start changing it myself as the weather warms up.

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