First Oil change
#32
Re: First Oil change
Originally Posted by Mitaka
7500 is not that much. BMW and Audi recommend 10K oil change intervals with dyno oils but they have better filtration systems. I always changed oil at about 6-7K (synthetic)
Hmmm.... no more $150 oil changes and no more Premium Unleaded.... now WHY was it I was feeling bad about spending nearly 30 Grand on a HONDA?
#33
Re: First Oil change
Originally Posted by nimbus2k
Hmmm.... no more $150 oil changes and no more Premium Unleaded.... now WHY was it I was feeling bad about spending nearly 30 Grand on a HONDA?
#34
Re: First Oil change
Originally Posted by nimbus2k
I think people forget that back 30 years ago, the general consensus was that, at 100,000 miles, your car was D-E-D dead, go ahead and dig a hole six feet deep and drive the Coupe DeVille in face first.
She lived a good life...
#35
Re: First Oil change
Originally Posted by nimbus2k
...because the computer in the car sets the service intervals, based on the way you drive.
It's called Maintenance Minder (IIRC). It bases your maintenance schedule on variables such as temps, mileage, age, and actual usage. It also groups services together so when you go in for maintenance, you can get a few different items taken care of at once, instead of coming back every few weeks or so.
#36
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#38
Re: First Oil change
Originally Posted by bar10dah
Nice!
****, wish the '05 HAH had that. Wonder if the '06 HAH will?
****, wish the '05 HAH had that. Wonder if the '06 HAH will?
With the BMW, it could only be set by the BMW center (or somebody who had the tool to reset the thing) and ... if you DIDN'T do that, it would eventually disable the car until you got the service done/got th e"fault" light reset.
Nothing like building up your repeat customers with the barrel of a gun
#39
Re: First Oil change
Originally Posted by Mitaka
You are right about that. Every little thing that broke on my on my A8 was at least $750. I am used to that number being an inexpensive repair. I knew it was right time to dump the AUDI after getting the estimate for the timing belt service.
The second car went SO much better because no matter WHAT fell off the car, it wasn't going to cost me more than $50.
And now, I've got a nice ZERO deductible for (in theory) the next six years ( I doubt seriously that will happen because I can't seem to keep a car THREE years running!)
And since we bought the 03 HCH with an extended warranty too, I can't really tell you anything about what it costs to "fix" a Honda (we've done nothing in the shop with that one beyond oil changes, tire rotations, and state inspection.)
#40
Re: First Oil change
The HAH has a reminder based on mileage, not actual usage.
I don't recall the first reminder, but the second reminder is when you reach 7,500 miles. The first reminder flashes the maintenance required light a few times at startup. The second reminder leaves the maintenance required light on.
I don't recall the first reminder, but the second reminder is when you reach 7,500 miles. The first reminder flashes the maintenance required light a few times at startup. The second reminder leaves the maintenance required light on.