oil % dropping fast on new 1.5L turbo

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my dad is the experianced honda mechanic. but his specialty is body work and less engine work. but i am very wary of the dealership changing my oil cause theres a good chance they may just empty the oil, leave the old filter on, and dump cheap oil in it and wreck the shit out of my new engine. it only makes more money for them to do that.
I always get my oil changed at an independent drive thru lube shop, I take my own oil and filter with me. I watch as they pour in the oil jug I brought in, and I ask them to produce the filter that they just pulled out to make sure it was the one that I installed last time. I then ask them to make sure the drain bolt is tight and that the skid plate is on properly. It's because of past nightmares with the local Honda dealership that I do this.
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I always get my oil changed at an independent drive thru lube shop, I take my own oil and filter with me. I watch as they pour in the oil jug I brought in, and I ask them to produce the filter that they just pulled out to make sure it was the one that I installed last time. I then ask them to make sure the drain bolt is tight and that the skid plate is on properly. It's because of past nightmares with the local Honda dealership that I do this.
And this is why I change oil myself. Because of past, present, and future nightmares of others working on my vehicle and the ongoing internet horror stories. Faster, cheaper, and knowing it was done right the first time.
 

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And I'm surprised that you guys just discovered that car sales people are not required to know absolutely anything about cars. They learn what they need to know about cars after they are hired. To the contrary, car geeks are usually considered inferior sales people by the old sales sharks. Automotive interests only get in the way of selling. That's common knowledge.

I thought most everyone in the US who ever bought a car read the "Confessions of a car salesman" (Edmunds).

"When you're interviewing, don't tell them you know a lot about cars. They don't care. If they ask
why you want to work there, just tell them you want to make a lot of money."

So the dealerships put just enough oil in a car on the lot to do occasional test drives. For short test drives a quart of gas and a cup of oil is all that's needed.:yes:
 
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And I'm surprised that you guys just discovered that car sales people are not required to know absolutely anything about cars. They learn what they need to know about cars after they are hired. To the contrary, car geeks are usually considered inferior sales people by the old sales sharks. Automotive interests only get in the way of selling. That's common knowledge.

I thought most everyone in the US who ever bought a car read the "Confessions of a car salesman" (Edmunds).

"When you're interviewing, don't tell them you know a lot about cars. They don't care. If they ask
why you want to work there, just tell them you want to make a lot of money."

So the dealerships put just enough oil in a car on the lot to do occasional test drives. For short test drives a quart of gas and a cup of oil is all that's needed.:yes:
just checked oil. its at a consistent level.
 

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should i take it for an oil change at 10% then? also if the dealer didnt give me any oil changes i can do it myself very easily but which brand would you reccommend? ive heard mobil 1 is a premium brand. im looking to keep this car past 250K
Get Mobile 1 and Mobile 1 filter at Wally World. You can get both for $35, and the change is a piece of cake
 


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I guess I'm the exception to the rule here. My Honda dealer does all my service (except for intake & cabin filters, no-brainer not to dyi) because I've been dealing with them for 35+ years & have always been satisfied with their work. Like dealing with a small-shop, I have only one mechanic, who I know personally, that does all the work on my Civic & my wife's Fit. I too, supply my own Mobil1 0W-20 EP & Mobil1 M110a filters from either Advance or Auto Zone (usually $32-35 for both) Over the years, I have built relationships with the Service Manager and his team and am now on my 2nd mechanic in 35 years (1st one trained the one I have now) I've always been treated as a valued customer & the quality & care they have shown me over time has earned my trust. They are the #1 rated dealership in the area in both service & sales. Now, all that being a given, I'd select a well- rated synthetic 0W-20, a filter you trust and get the oil changed. Best to run factory fill for at least 5k, but at 2 years, I'd change it ASAP. I use Mobil1, I understand that the Quaker State synthetic is supposed to have higher levels of Moly, which aids in break-in like the factory-fill.
BTY, regarding Honda sales people, find one who has been Certified by Honda with Gold, Gold Master or Platinum levels. They earn this usually by having a lot of repeat customers over several years, if they've been screwing people, they generally don't last long enough at that dealer to earn any customer trust.

I grew up in a small town where everyone knew everyone and you built relationships with the people you did business with, in that environment, merchants who didn't treat customers fairly & honestly didn't last long.
No trust, no business.
 

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i just bought my 17 civic a week ago with 128 miles on it and the oil % read at 70% which i was concerned due to the fact that it should be at like 99% for that many miles. after a week city driving and minimal highway driving the oil is already dropped to 60% and ive only driven about 200 miles on it. is this normal for a break in period? did the dealership screw up? at this rate ill be down to 10% at 1,500 mi or so. thats way too low. thoughts?
I'm at 1100 miles and just checked mine for the first time. 90% is where I'm at.
 

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you built relationships with the people you did business with, in that environment, merchants who didn't treat customers fairly & honestly didn't last long.
No trust, no business.
I definitely need to learn this.
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