Recommended Oil Change Intervals?

JaCkaL829 · 09-04-2005, 02:15 PM

Hello:
I would like to get some opinons on how often I should change my base RSX's oil. According to the manual it says to change it every 10k miles/1 year whichever comes first under normal conditions or every 5k miles/6 months for severe conditions. I feel changing it every 3k miles/3 months is a waste of money, especially when Acura recommends I can go much longer intervals. I was thinking about following the 5k mile interval, even though I don't drive under severe conditions. I do drive mostly city, and mostly for only 30 mins. I also drive *very* conservative, never speed, rarely VTEC, usually change gears at a lil under 3k rpms. I was thinking about it though and since I really don't drive my car that much, and only go to school(20 mile roundtrip) 3 days a week, it will probably be over a year before I hit 5k miles. I did read somewhere that someone recommended changing your oil at earlier intervals if you drive under 30 mins due to water getting in or something? So my question is what would you recommend as a good oil change interval? I'm now thinking every 6 months change oil and filter, but even that sounds a little too often. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

btw a little OT but what do you guys think of Purolator PureOne filters? I've searched and it seems people think its too restrictive, but when I was lurking the forums on bobistheoilguy it seems like a lot of people recommended them as a really good filter for the price. Just want to know because I received 4 brand new ones as well as 2 oem filters from a fellow member who totalled his RSX.

downtowntommy · 09-04-2005, 09:05 PM

30 minutes of driving, even in the city should be enough to evaporate any condensation that might build-up in your crankcase. Short trips that don't allow the engine to fully warm-up are a big factor in the "severe driving conditions". To feel secure, I would do a spring/fall (that way you don't have to climb under her in the winter cold or summer heat if you do-it-yourself)

6 month interval or 5,000 miles whichever comes first.
You can't go wrong with a Purolator Pure-One filter! I'm the "oil change guy" in my family and take care of 9 cars--all of which get the Puro--everything from a '75 Cutlass to a '04 Civic! Hope I helped a fellow senior member!
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JaCkaL829 · 09-04-2005, 11:45 PM

Thanks for the oil info

I too am also the "oil guy" in my family, I actually just got done changing all the car's oil except my RSX this past weekend.

VTEC_Inside · 09-05-2005, 12:08 AM

I use Mobil 1 oil and filters.

I'm in Canada, so according to the manual I should follow the severe recommendations, sure wth... lol...

ClevelandSteamers · 09-05-2005, 12:19 AM

M1 oil and filter every 5k no matter what season or conditions.

**FWD HERO** · 09-05-2005, 12:19 AM

I change mine between 4500 - 5000 miles. And mobil 1 oil filter all the way!

**FWD HERO** · 09-05-2005, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by downtowntommy

30 minutes of driving, even in the city should be enough to evaporate any condensation that might build-up in your crankcase. Short trips that don't allow the engine to fully warm-up are a big factor in the "severe driving conditions". To feel secure, I would do a spring/fall (that way you don't have to climb under her in the winter cold or summer heat if you do-it-yourself)

6 month interval or 5,000 miles whichever comes first.
You can't go wrong with a Purolator Pure-One filter! I'm the "oil change guy" in my family and take care of 9 cars--all of which get the Puro--everything from a '75 Cutlass to a '04 Civic! Hope I helped a fellow senior member!
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good info !

NarrlyRSX · 09-05-2005, 01:53 PM

Im all about the 3k oil change~

**mikko** · 09-05-2005, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaCkaL829

Hello:
I would like to get some opinons on how often I should change my base RSX's oil. According to the manual it says to change it every 10k miles/1 year whichever comes first under normal conditions or every 5k miles/6 months for severe conditions. I feel changing it every 3k miles/3 months is a waste of money, especially when Acura recommends I can go much longer intervals. I was thinking about following the 5k mile interval, even though I don't drive under severe conditions. I do drive mostly city, and mostly for only 30 mins. I also drive *very* conservative, never speed, rarely VTEC, usually change gears at a lil under 3k rpms. I was thinking about it though and since I really don't drive my car that much, and only go to school(20 mile roundtrip) 3 days a week, it will probably be over a year before I hit 5k miles. I did read somewhere that someone recommended changing your oil at earlier intervals if you drive under 30 mins due to water getting in or something? So my question is what would you recommend as a good oil change interval? I'm now thinking every 6 months change oil and filter, but even that sounds a little too often. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

btw a little OT but what do you guys think of Purolator PureOne filters? I've searched and it seems people think its too restrictive, but when I was lurking the forums on bobistheoilguy it seems like a lot of people recommended them as a really good filter for the price. Just want to know because I received 4 brand new ones as well as 2 oem filters from a fellow member who totalled his RSX.

some guy here proved that it mobil 1 oil and mobil 1 filter can really last for 10k. my dad didnt believe it so he called the honda dealer mechanic and ask if its true. the mechanic said it will last if your not redlining , he said if you want the best for your car you should change it every 5kmiles. now i dont know who to believe.

anyways i change it every 5k intervals. better be safe than sorry.

JaCkaL829 · 09-06-2005, 11:23 AM

I'm going to go with 5k change intervals which with my low driving will probably be only once a year. After I use up my 14 quarts of Valvoline 5W-20, I think i'm going to switch over to Mobil Clean 5000 5W-20 along with my Purolator PureOne filters, it seems to fit my application pretty well.

Thanks again for the info.

Swinger · 09-06-2005, 11:48 AM

most people I have talked to change the oil every 5k miles. Thats what I do and have never had a problem with it. THere is a lot of analysis on oil and filters on this board. Do a search and you will find a lot of information

Scud1373 · 09-09-2005, 01:26 PM

3000 miles and use royal purple or mobil 1 synthetic. replace oil filter every other oil change. =)

Atypical Driver · 09-10-2005, 12:02 AM

The 3k "rule" was developed around the strength and viscosity of regular non syth oil.

l5nnpinoi · 09-10-2005, 03:49 AM

i would stick with the 3K miles or 3 months rule... engine oil is one of the vital element of our car so it would be safe to maintain it regularly IMO...

Speeddemon69 · 09-10-2005, 03:57 AM

5k for synthetic over here!!

09-04-2005, 02:15 PM	#1
JaCkaL829 Car Care Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2,124 iTrader: (0)	Recommended Oil Change Intervals? Hello: I would like to get some opinons on how often I should change my base RSX's oil. According to the manual it says to change it every 10k miles/1 year whichever comes first under normal conditions or every 5k miles/6 months for severe conditions. I feel changing it every 3k miles/3 months is a waste of money, especially when Acura recommends I can go much longer intervals. I was thinking about following the 5k mile interval, even though I don't drive under severe conditions. I do drive mostly city, and mostly for only 30 mins. I also drive very conservative, never speed, rarely VTEC, usually change gears at a lil under 3k rpms. I was thinking about it though and since I really don't drive my car that much, and only go to school(20 mile roundtrip) 3 days a week, it will probably be over a year before I hit 5k miles. I did read somewhere that someone recommended changing your oil at earlier intervals if you drive under 30 mins due to water getting in or something? So my question is what would you recommend as a good oil change interval? I'm now thinking every 6 months change oil and filter, but even that sounds a little too often. Let me know what you think. Thanks! btw a little OT but what do you guys think of Purolator PureOne filters? I've searched and it seems people think its too restrictive, but when I was lurking the forums on bobistheoilguy it seems like a lot of people recommended them as a really good filter for the price. Just want to know because I received 4 brand new ones as well as 2 oem filters from a fellow member who totalled his RSX.

09-04-2005, 09:05 PM	#2
downtowntommy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gates, PA Posts: 120 iTrader: (0)	30 minutes of driving, even in the city should be enough to evaporate any condensation that might build-up in your crankcase. Short trips that don't allow the engine to fully warm-up are a big factor in the "severe driving conditions". To feel secure, I would do a spring/fall (that way you don't have to climb under her in the winter cold or summer heat if you do-it-yourself) 6 month interval or 5,000 miles whichever comes first. You can't go wrong with a Purolator Pure-One filter! I'm the "oil change guy" in my family and take care of 9 cars--all of which get the Puro--everything from a '75 Cutlass to a '04 Civic! Hope I helped a fellow senior member! Check rep Last edited by downtowntommy; 09-04-2005 at 09:09 PM.

09-05-2005, 12:08 AM	#4
VTEC_Inside Mmm, 3rd lobe... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 9,076 iTrader: (0)	I use Mobil 1 oil and filters. I'm in Canada, so according to the manual I should follow the severe recommendations, sure wth... lol... __________________ Honda, The Heartbeat of Japan... 2004 Acura RSX Type S 6spd 200hp 142lb/ft 1989 Honda Accord Coupe LX 5spd 2bbl 98hp 109lb/ft Slushies are something to drink, not drive... Nikon Crew Member #23 \| D80wGrip, D200wGrip \| 12-24, 18-70, 18-200VR, 70-210D \| SB800

09-05-2005, 12:19 AM	#5
ClevelandSteamers Master Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 40,757 iTrader: (0)	M1 oil and filter every 5k no matter what season or conditions. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] CRSX Runners Club Member #4

09-05-2005, 01:53 PM	#8
NarrlyRSX Avy by: Fat Tony Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,331 iTrader: (4)	Im all about the 3k oil change~ __________________ 2008 Acura TL Tein, Nokya, Giovanna 1998 Honda CBR900rr : Yoshimura Exhaust

09-04-2005, 11:45 PM	#3
JaCkaL829 Car Care Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2,124 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the oil info I too am also the "oil guy" in my family, I actually just got done changing all the car's oil except my RSX this past weekend.

09-05-2005, 12:19 AM	#6
FWD HERO Master Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dundalk, Maryland Posts: 3,909 iTrader: (2)	I change mine between 4500 - 5000 miles. And mobil 1 oil filter all the way!

09-06-2005, 11:23 AM	#10
JaCkaL829 Car Care Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2,124 iTrader: (0)	I'm going to go with 5k change intervals which with my low driving will probably be only once a year. After I use up my 14 quarts of Valvoline 5W-20, I think i'm going to switch over to Mobil Clean 5000 5W-20 along with my Purolator PureOne filters, it seems to fit my application pretty well. Thanks again for the info.

09-06-2005, 11:48 AM	#11
Swinger Playground Legend Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: DC Metro Posts: 1,197 iTrader: (3)	most people I have talked to change the oil every 5k miles. Thats what I do and have never had a problem with it. THere is a lot of analysis on oil and filters on this board. Do a search and you will find a lot of information __________________ Base 5spd

09-09-2005, 01:26 PM	#12
Scud1373 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 689 iTrader: (1)	3000 miles and use royal purple or mobil 1 synthetic. replace oil filter every other oil change. =) __________________ SOLD: 02' Titanium Pearl Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 8/21/05 CURRENT: 06' Nighthawk Black Pearl Acura RSX Type S 11/1/05 DSLR: Canon Rebel XT 350D w/ 70-200 F4 L

09-10-2005, 12:02 AM	#13
Atypical Driver Mercy is for the weak! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,772 iTrader: (5)	The 3k "rule" was developed around the strength and viscosity of regular non syth oil. __________________ WTB: 02-04 headlights, must be mint, oem, unmolested

09-10-2005, 03:57 AM	#15
Speeddemon69 REP TEH BOOBIES!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 5,819 iTrader: (11)	5k for synthetic over here!! __________________ Objects in mirror are slower than they appear.