This is 2002 Honda Accord. It requires 5W-20 engine oil. Back in 90s, car manufacturer recommended every 3000 miles, now in 21st century it's every 5000 miles.
However, a number of honest mechanics tell me that even back in 90s with older technology engines, it could have gone as long as every 7000 miles. The reason for 3000 or current 5000 miles, is that it sells engine oils and keeps the shops in business. Of course, doing it more often won't do the engine any harm, but if you can't afford that usually, you can wait much longer than manufacturer recommendation.
Can any of you share you engine oil change habit/practice? With newer technology, I don't think it needs to be every 3000 miles.How long can V-Tech engine go until next oil changewell your manufacture's recommendation for your specific car didn't change with the turn of the century. otherwise why wonder what everyone else thinks you should do if you think the people that made the car are wrong.How long can V-Tech engine go until next oil change 3000 miles or 3 months which ever comes first... If you don't do regular oil changes filth will biuld up in your engine and distroy it over time. I have seen engines die with as little as 70,000 miles just from lack of maintance.
If you can't afford that many do it yourself it is much cheaper and anybody can do it...How long can V-Tech engine go until next oil changetry following the manufacturer's recommendation.
what does your oil look and feel like at 2500 miles, 3000, 4000 or 6000?How long can V-Tech engine go until next oil change4000How long can V-Tech engine go until next oil changeBetter oil filters mean less changing. v-tech means nothing.How long can V-Tech engine go until next oil changeThe engine isn't as much of a factor as the oil is at this point. The oil itself never wears out. Its the additives in the oil that have a usable life. They capture and hold the deposits and byproducts of the combustion process. That's why you also want to warm up the engine when you change the oil, its better at binding when warm. The car manufactures would like it to be as long as possible between oil changes so that they can lower the operating costs of the vehicle over its lifespan. That's another selling point for them and alot of car manufactures give you the first few services for free. Might not seem like alot for just your car but compound it for every car they sell at its alot of money they save. I have a shop and I change oil in my own vehicles every 3000 miles. For the cost of the oil change ($9.00 my cost) its cheap insurance. If you have ever opened up and engine to do work you sometimes see an amazing about of sludge. Regular oil changes stop that from being able to build up.How long can V-Tech engine go until next oil changeI'd do every 3000 still for conventional, 6000 for synthetic. It being VTEC doesn't mean a damn thing as far as oil goes.
Personally, I drive a big van with a solid 5.2L V8 engine. Holds 5 quarts, but strong enough that when I inherited it, it had been running on less than 2. I only put Mobil-1 Synthetic Truck/SUV oil in. That, along with spark plugs / wires / dist. cap afforded me an extra 3mpg. I change my oil about every 5000, but usually because I do a full 'tune up' after certain events (Flooding, new tires, etc.... %26quot;Get that thing running it's best%26quot; type of mentality)
