Seems the 6mt is bullet proof. Careful with the Sport, the wheels look great and attract the attention of thieves. Not to mention the low profile tires and hitting pot holes. The base LX comes with nice alloy wheels.
Nah, I'll just follow the maintenance minder, keeps everything simple for me.
I change the oil when minder hits between 5 - 15% oil life left. I've also changed the filter every time but looks like Hondas recommendation to change filter every other time might be ok.
I've used only mobil1 AFE 0W-20 since I drained the factory fill.
Great #'s for AFE again. I can see you don't let a lot of grass grow under that Accord. A 2013 w 150k on the clock indicates you live on the highway. Good post.
I don't see the logic in changing the oil before any indicator say it's necessary. The oil filter can be used twice as long. Save your time and money by extending the OCI a little more.
When the grass on my lawn is short, I don't get the lawn mower out.
Originally Posted By: zeng
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
M1 AFE in this engine with this driving condition seems to be able to extend OCI to 15k miles.
Is there a typical UOA for this sort of extended OCI?
Would love to see one.
Based on retaining TBN of 3.8 and 3.9 of 2 previous OCI's of 10.4k and 11.6k miles and single digit wear metals, I expect M1 AFE able to go the distance of 15k miles for this car and similar driving condition.
M1 AFE in other engines and different driving conditions may or may not be able to go to 15k miles.
Originally Posted By: WobblyElvis
I don't see the logic in changing the oil before any indicator say it's necessary. The oil filter can be used twice as long. Save your time and money by extending the OCI a little more.
When the OLM says 15%, it means there is between 10-15% oil life left, and a pesky warning comes on every time you start the car.
There are also other maint items tied to the OLM that you are supposed to do at the same time.
Like I said earlier, following the OLM just makes life easier for me.