Question about first oil change

5358 · Mar 8, 2024

zeRep said:
All while tenderizing his meat!

.:z

How did you know I got something in the smokehouse🫨😅. It really sounds horrible when you put it that way worst neighbor ever 😂.

cryptolime · Mar 9, 2024

MeefZah said:
Opinions vary. I bought a filter when I bought the car and did my my first oil change at 200 miles. Can't hurt to get the break in shit out early. At 5000 miles? Yeah, I'd do it for sure. As an aside, the longer you wait, the worse the splash guard bolts are going to corrode to the subframe nuts...

i almost rounded out one of the bolt heads trying to remove the splash guard last time. finally hit it with an impact and got it loose. i added grease to the bolts when i reinstalled it. hopefully that will help next time.

MeefZah · Mar 9, 2024

cryptolime said:
i almost rounded out one of the bolt heads trying to remove the splash guard last time. finally hit it with an impact and got it loose. i added grease to the bolts when i reinstalled it. hopefully that will help next time.

Yeah, I had to cut two of them off on my first oil change at 200 miles. I replaced them with hex head bolts and anti-seized the ever-loving shit out of them. Actually, I only replaced two of them because I chopped an access port into the splash guard so I can change the oil and filter without dropping it - and that ate up a portion of one side where 2 of the bolts secure it to the subframe...

cryptolime · Mar 9, 2024

MeefZah said:
Yeah, I had to cut two of them off on my first oil change at 200 miles. I replaced them with hex head bolts and anti-seized the ever-loving shit out of them. Actually, I only replaced two of them because I chopped an access port into the splash guard so I can change the oil and filter without dropping it - and that ate up a portion of one side where 2 of the bolts secure it to the subframe...

there's also aftermarket skid plates/splash guards available like this one:

11th Gen Civic 22+ | BAA

Our 11th Gen Civic 23+ Skid Plate is the perfect addition to your Integra and is designed to protect your engine bay from rocks, gravel, and other debris. It's made from high-quality aluminum that's lightweight yet durable, and it's designed with a rugged, black powder-coated finish that won't...

www.baddannlv.com

I've been contemplating ordering one. looks nicer than OEM.

5358 · Mar 10, 2024

cryptolime said:
there's also aftermarket skid plates/splash guards available like this one:

11th Gen Civic 22+ | BAA

Our 11th Gen Civic 23+ Skid Plate is the perfect addition to your Integra and is designed to protect your engine bay from rocks, gravel, and other debris. It's made from high-quality aluminum that's lightweight yet durable, and it's designed with a rugged, black powder-coated finish that won't...

www.baddannlv.com

I've been contemplating ordering one. looks nicer than OEM.

Oh nice I'm definitely saving that. I like the splash guard keeps things clean but it is a pain.

dangen443 · Oct 12, 2024

Honda engines run at the manufacturing site for a few hours while they run compliance testing. They then change the oil, so the engine is already somewhat broken in. No need to change until recommended.

dangen443 · Oct 12, 2024

BlackJack said:
Hi guys, I bought my civic SI brand new and I think Honda suggests getting the first oil change around 10k miles, my notification still shows like 90%.
I wanted to see if you guys agree on that and if I should get the first oil change on it at 5k miles? I've been reading around and that's what people usually do instead of following the Honda 10k recommended?
Thank you very much!

Honda engines run at the manufacturing site for a few hours while they run compliance testing. They then change the oil, so the engine is already somewhat broken in. No need to change until recommended.

dangen443 · Oct 12, 2024

Chilly613 said:
Most people are going to have a different answer. A lot of people will tell you to wait and do an oil change after 500-1000 miles since Hondas have break in oil and thats usually when its broken in. I waited until about 2000 miles before I changed the oil. I feel like as long as its after the "break in period" you should be fine to change it. I did have to change it myself because Honda will not do the free maintenance unless it is down to a certain percentage of oil life left.

Honda engines run at the manufacturing site for a few hours while they run compliance testing. They then change the oil, so the engine is already somewhat broken in. No need to change until recommended.

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