Heck. I just hit 600,000Km on my 2003 Accord 4 CYL. Used Amsoil 0w30 exclusively. It burned 1L of oil every 3,000Km. After replacing the PCV valve it burns about 1L of oil every 5,000Km for the same style of driving. I still floor the car now and then. I've read a lot of threads over the years on this website ... concerned whether one should change oil every 5,000KM, every 10,000Km...everyone so concerned. I change my oil every 30,000KM. Even now that Amsoil has reduced the quantity of detergents in the signature series 0w30 I still do 30,000Km oil and filter change intervals (I still have a few high KM Amsoil oil filters left, the new ones are 15K Miles). Just got a new 2013 4 cyl Touring Accord. In this car I will switch to Amsoil 0w20 after first oil change. I will do Oil + filter every 25,000KM. I'll let you know how it's working out after 500,000KM. What I found very interesting over the years is that no one was able to tell me is it Honda engineering or Amsoil that allows me to get this kind of use out of my Hondas!
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Good experience you have. However since your car is new, change the oil at 15% Oil Life Monitor. Dont wana bust your warrenty
After the warranty expires, do what you like
After the warranty expires, do what you like
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I just hit 600,000Km on my 2003 Accord 4 CYL.
That's only 372,822 miles. Nothing special for an Accord. http://automobiles.honda.com/mile-makers/
I'm coming up to 397,000 miles on my '91 Integra, which will translate to 638,909 kilometers. Sadly, that's not even any kind of record, either.
I just hit 600,000Km on my 2003 Accord 4 CYL.
That's only 372,822 miles. Nothing special for an Accord. http://automobiles.honda.com/mile-makers/
I'm coming up to 397,000 miles on my '91 Integra, which will translate to 638,909 kilometers. Sadly, that's not even any kind of record, either.
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Heck. I just hit 600,000Km on my 2003 Accord 4 CYL. Used Amsoil 0w30 exclusively. It burned 1L of oil every 3,000Km. After replacing the PCV valve it burns about 1L of oil every 5,000Km for the same style of driving. I still floor the car now and then. I've read a lot of threads over the years on this website ... concerned whether one should change oil every 5,000KM, every 10,000Km...everyone so concerned. I change my oil every 30,000KM. Even now that Amsoil has reduced the quantity of detergents in the signature series 0w30 I still do 30,000Km oil and filter change intervals (I still have a few high KM Amsoil oil filters left, the new ones are 15K Miles). Just got a new 2013 4 cyl Touring Accord. In this car I will switch to Amsoil 0w20 after first oil change. I will do Oil + filter every 25,000KM. I'll let you know how it's working out after 500,000KM. What I found very interesting over the years is that no one was able to tell me is it Honda engineering or Amsoil that allows me to get this kind of use out of my Hondas!
Honda Engines especially the Accord engines are bullet proof. I had 415,000 KM on my 94 Accord when I sold it. My buddy got over 600,000 KM on his 94 Accord. Your body will probably rust out before the engine goes unless you rust proof it and/or keep it clean especially around the rear wheel wells which are notorious on Hondas.
You can get easily another 400,000 KM. What type of transmission do you have? Automatic or stick?
Regards, JC.
Heck. I just hit 600,000Km on my 2003 Accord 4 CYL. Used Amsoil 0w30 exclusively. It burned 1L of oil every 3,000Km. After replacing the PCV valve it burns about 1L of oil every 5,000Km for the same style of driving. I still floor the car now and then. I've read a lot of threads over the years on this website ... concerned whether one should change oil every 5,000KM, every 10,000Km...everyone so concerned. I change my oil every 30,000KM. Even now that Amsoil has reduced the quantity of detergents in the signature series 0w30 I still do 30,000Km oil and filter change intervals (I still have a few high KM Amsoil oil filters left, the new ones are 15K Miles). Just got a new 2013 4 cyl Touring Accord. In this car I will switch to Amsoil 0w20 after first oil change. I will do Oil + filter every 25,000KM. I'll let you know how it's working out after 500,000KM. What I found very interesting over the years is that no one was able to tell me is it Honda engineering or Amsoil that allows me to get this kind of use out of my Hondas!
Honda Engines especially the Accord engines are bullet proof. I had 415,000 KM on my 94 Accord when I sold it. My buddy got over 600,000 KM on his 94 Accord. Your body will probably rust out before the engine goes unless you rust proof it and/or keep it clean especially around the rear wheel wells which are notorious on Hondas.
You can get easily another 400,000 KM. What type of transmission do you have? Automatic or stick?
Regards, JC.
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I don't know about 'easily' getting another 400,000n kilometers on it!
But you did very well.. whether you keep going or move on .
But you did very well.. whether you keep going or move on .
It's an automatic. When I got it it developed a jerking problem after few thousand Km. Took it to Honda who informed me that there was a bulletin regarding this issue. They filled/drive 3 times and then refilled it with fresh fluid one last time. At 100K. I switched to Amsoil universal trani fluid. From that point I changed every 100K. At 500K I did a round of three fill/drive and one last fill with Amsoil Universal trani fluid. The shifting is still exceptionally smooth in every gear, although the gear switching has become a bit lazy (barely noticeable solenoid issue...not concerned). People may think that I am biased towards Amsoil. It's hard not to. I had a 97 Prelude that had a main bearing go on me. I used Mobil 1 5w30 throughout its life. Used valvoline on Fiat 750cc. The engine coked up had to disassemble it. Used a rubber hammer to take one piston out. Looked like candle wax to me. Used Canadian Tire Motomaster 2000 Synthetic in GMC Astro Van. Floored it one day and all of a sudden a lot of white smoke started gushing out. Popped the hood open and saw a hole where the piston punched through. Had a 2001 Honda Odyssei, 2003 Pilot, 2006 Pilot Now 20120 pilot all using Amsoil 0w30. No issues. Well not quite. The 2010 Pilot had a short block replacement due to failed VCM (so claimed by Honda Canada - no charge even though it was serviced by me up to the point of failure at 52K).
You're right. I want to hit a million with it.
I have solved the problem with rust. When the car was new I rustproofed it with rust bullet first. Then I sprayed it with rocker panel [censored] from Canadian Tire and when all was dried sprayed it with rubberized tar. After 10 years the underside and doors are like new. There was some minor rust showing on the roof joining with the windshield. I caught that on time. Note about Rust Bullet. It works but it's extremely toxic to one's nervous system according to some people that have used it in aftermarket car industry.
I've got 221,000 on my 2002 Accord 4 cyl. I change oil every 5000 miles with Motorcraft 5W-20. Only thing I've done to it is a O2 sensor. Never added a drop between changes
Where do you drive? A lot of you American's are saying 600,000km's is not a lot but driving in Canada (even if it has more land then US) its hard to put that mileage on a vehicle.
Most people stay within their urban/suburban area and so its very difficult to put mileage on a vehicle before the body rusts out or you get bored of the vehicle.
Most people stay within their urban/suburban area and so its very difficult to put mileage on a vehicle before the body rusts out or you get bored of the vehicle.
2000Km + per week...Live in Toronto work in London Ontario. A 400Km round-trip.
ouch. I used do that trek once in a while when my sister was going to UWO. I'd hate to do that 5 days a week. Must be some very good pay to sacrifice that much time on the road.
Originally Posted By: Highkm
is it Honda engineering or Amsoil that allows me to get this kind of use out of my Hondas!
With all due respect, it's probably neither that got you to your high mileage. It's the amount of mileage that you put on your vehicles in such a short time that helps you achieve that kind of service from a vehicle, as long as it's decently reliable. One of my friends drives all day for his company that he co-owns. Here is his vehicular history...
Started with a 1991 GMC pickup. Went 1,200,000 km on bulk oil changed whenever. After 4 transmissions and a boat load of rust, the engine finally gave out and lost a main bearing.
Next he had a 1997 Dodge Intrepid. They were not known for their reliability. He drove that one on bulk oil changed when he felt like it, and it made it to 650,000 km when he gave it to someone that wanted a jobsite vehicle to use like a golf cart. Transmission was on its last legs.
He then moved into a 2001 Grand Prix GTP, supercharged. Used Amsoil in that one at 30,000 km intervals. Sold it at 550,000 still running, original transmission. Was overall in much better shape than the intrepid but was maintained better.
Now he has a GMC Safari for work that has 500,000 km and counting. That is with Amsoil. Lots of heavy towing on this vehicle. For personal usage he has a 1999 Benz S500 that only gets driven on weekends and has nearly 300,000 km and is in perfect shape.
He is by far a very abusive driver to his work vehicles. He doesn't care if it's -20 outside. He will start them and floor them right out of the parking lot and burn out down the street. The only vehicle he cares for is the Benz. And still all of these vehicles made it to relatively high mileage for him. I have always believed that age sometimes is harder on a car than mileage. 600,000 km on a 2003 honda is a good chunk of driving, but its not really that old either. Plus it's mostly highway.
is it Honda engineering or Amsoil that allows me to get this kind of use out of my Hondas!
With all due respect, it's probably neither that got you to your high mileage. It's the amount of mileage that you put on your vehicles in such a short time that helps you achieve that kind of service from a vehicle, as long as it's decently reliable. One of my friends drives all day for his company that he co-owns. Here is his vehicular history...
Started with a 1991 GMC pickup. Went 1,200,000 km on bulk oil changed whenever. After 4 transmissions and a boat load of rust, the engine finally gave out and lost a main bearing.
Next he had a 1997 Dodge Intrepid. They were not known for their reliability. He drove that one on bulk oil changed when he felt like it, and it made it to 650,000 km when he gave it to someone that wanted a jobsite vehicle to use like a golf cart. Transmission was on its last legs.
He then moved into a 2001 Grand Prix GTP, supercharged. Used Amsoil in that one at 30,000 km intervals. Sold it at 550,000 still running, original transmission. Was overall in much better shape than the intrepid but was maintained better.
Now he has a GMC Safari for work that has 500,000 km and counting. That is with Amsoil. Lots of heavy towing on this vehicle. For personal usage he has a 1999 Benz S500 that only gets driven on weekends and has nearly 300,000 km and is in perfect shape.
He is by far a very abusive driver to his work vehicles. He doesn't care if it's -20 outside. He will start them and floor them right out of the parking lot and burn out down the street. The only vehicle he cares for is the Benz. And still all of these vehicles made it to relatively high mileage for him. I have always believed that age sometimes is harder on a car than mileage. 600,000 km on a 2003 honda is a good chunk of driving, but its not really that old either. Plus it's mostly highway.
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How much gas money have you spent on this car?
That's pretty darn impressive to me! Nice job.
7L/100KM average on HWY.
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