Hi Guys, I am new to the forum and it appears after reading some previous posts, it is not good to go synthetic until at least 7500 miles? Is that for the older model, newer model or doesn't matter?

Is it that bad to use Synthetic before 7500 miles then?? Any scientific proof that it is bad?

Thanks a million!

 

your oil from factory has special molly which helps the engine break in.
Now that is from Honda rep who spoke in front of hundreds of people at Fall Color 04.

So If I were you stay put and at least use factory oil for first 7500-10,000 miles or so before switching to synthetic.

As far as scientific proof goes, no there isn't any scientific proof on this.


"I could stick my head up in cows ass but I'd rather take butcher's word for it" -Chris Farley from Tommy Boy"

 

I changed my oil after the first 3000 miles to synthetic...I don't see why leave it in there longer since the engine is already broken in the first 1k mile?

 

Most new piston engines need a certain amount of "hours" of running time to break in. this is set by the engine maker. honda states that synthetic oil is not recommened until you have 7-10k on the odometer. yes there is proof, snythetic oil will not allow the parts to break in properly. just read the owners manual that comes with your car. and go by it. this is what I know about it. and Im sure there are other more informend opinions than this.

 

dammmmmm i did switch to syn. at 3000 miles........should I switch back to regular then? guess ANY regular will work then? thanks a lot guys!!!!!!!!!

 

Just wondering what kind of proof are we talkin about? Are you just scaring the guy? Or is there really no real bad side effects. I dono what makes HONDA engines so special, maybe someone can inform me. But how come no other automakers that I know of use any special kind of break in oil?

 

It's not "Honda engines". It is This particular type of Honda engines. Why is proof required to follow the manufactures recommendations?

A search would yield many posts on this subject with specific detail on why.

 

All honda motors contain this break in motor oil...not only THIS particular engine.

 

The proof is that honda says no synthetic oil for first 7.5k If someone knows more than honda does, I am all ears. as I want know as much as I can about my car. and be a help to others. there is a lot info about this subject. meanwhile Ill be looking for more info.

 

Honda Also says no rev'n past 6k for the first 1k miles, but many people disregard that too

I think some people use Dino oil until 7-8k...But I woudn't leave the stock motor oil in till 7-10k...way too long