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I have a 2006 Honda Ridgeline with the 3.5 VTEC engine. From what I have read, Honda recommends you keep the factory fill until the OLM indicates it is time to change oil. For me, this was at around 6000 miles. I changed the oil with Havoline dino 5w20 because it had a lot of moly in its...

I don't know where I read this here but someone noted that oils like 5w20 are thin enough and adding a "solvent" like LC20 is not a good idea. I've been using it with my 5w20 havoline dino ever since I hit 3000 miles on my Honda Vtec V6. Any thoughts as to the validity of this statement? Will...

That's what I heard too. What exactly is the significance of the copper number? Is it strickly an indication of particle/metal wear?

I can't get that old thread to work either. Try this link for a similar explanation: www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/fun_stuff/may2002/page002.htm

Yes HondaMan, I did take the factory fill out to 15% oil life expectancy but I did not do a UOA on it, it was the first replacement fill that I had Terry do his analysis. This was with Havoline 5w20 dino and it came out very well. He suggested some fine tunning of LC20 doseage and that I replace...

I'll bet that 15 year old car had natural leather seats. Modern cars (except for maybe a few high end models and Euros) do not have natural leather but rather, coated or "treated" leather. This is a protectant that prevents spills and other accidents from being absorbed by the leather...

Thanks guys, I will print out the questions you've given me and run them by DSI the next time I meet with them. In my rambling I simply forgot to link their websites but I see Bryanccfshr did it for me.

I agree. I can't find TA in 5w20 anyplace. There is a dollar store not too far from me that sells this stuff for a buck a quart. But no 5w20.

A couple months ago someone here mentioned a new, full synthetic oil that is made by DSI (Direct Synthetics, Inc.) out of Tyler, Tx. I live 40 miles from Tyler and posted in that thread that I would try to get out and meet with these people. I called yesterday and made an appointment and went...

I agree. My V6 Honda Ridgeline which I purchased in May '05, has had two oil service notices come on - the first at around 6,000 miles and the last one at 12,500 miles. I would bet that from now on every 6,000-7,000 miles will trigger the OLM to display the service due notice. This notice...

I live in East Texas, about 5 hours from you. I use 5w20 Havoline dino year round in my Honda V6. The UOA I had done was just fine.

Nope, no clearance issues although it was a tight fit due to the adapter which is required for our vehicle. I have the valve (with nipple model) positioned pretty much straight up and slightly to the inside towards the middle of the truck. As I said in my previous post, Fumoto vlaves work in any...

Nope, the new Hondas (I have a 2006 Ridgeline) have small filters. The A01 filters made by Nippon and Filtech and the Honywell/Fram A02 filters are very small. I doubt they hold more than half a quart. Because they are so small I don't think it is worth draining and reusing - either change the...

My Honda's manual says to change filter every other OCI. I've always felt it is better to change filter each time you change the oil. Is there any reason Honda feels this way? Are there other manufacturers that suggest every other filter changes? What are your thoughts on this recommendation?

The "Honda" oil filter is built by different manufacturers depending on who is offering the best price at contract time. At one point, Nippon was making a great filter in the A01. Then, Filtech took over the A01 and they were just as good. When Honeywell/Fram got the contract they named it the...