What kind of oil are you using in your HAH? On previous (non-Honda) cars I've used synthetic. Is it worth the extra cost on the HAH? How often are you getting your oil changed with regular oil vs synthetic oil? I noticed one user said that he was able to buy his own oil and the dealership would charge under $10 to change it. Is this common at most dealerships?

Thanks

 

I just did my own oil change at 5K and put in Mobil 1 synthetic oil. This is my first time using a synthetic in any of my vehicles. It may be my imagination but I think the engine idles just a little smoother and quieter. It also seems to be even more effortless when accelerating. It's only been about a week since I changed it, but I like what I'm seeing so far. According to the owners manual you must follow Honda's recommended oil change intervals, even with synthetic oil, to maintain your warranty.

Rich

 

I've done comparisons ( milage, color etc) on a few of my cars in the past and have found the difference between regular and synthetic oils to be ** 0 **. I regularly get 250,000 - 350,000 miles on my cars ( commuting). I've never had to get rid of a car because of the engine, and all on Pep Boys Oil, changed every 7500 miles.
hans