Oil How often for an oil change?

LoonyJohn · 3rd January 2008, 23:03

Hi folks,

Just been browsing through my civic manual, (only had it for 6 months, thought I should read it). On page 360 it states that the engine oil should be changed every 10,000Km (6,250 miles), under normal conditions. (UK owners handbook, 2.2 diesel)
The Wiki, and my own understanding is that the oil is changed at the service interval of every 12,500 miles.. Who is correct?
If my engine now blows up after 9,000 am I still in my warranty?

LJ

ritchie_perriam · 4th January 2008, 04:45

i was thinking the same, most people recommend getting you oil changed twice a year! but there isnt even an optional oil service! i was gonna get the oil changed anyway after 6k miles (mines just come up to it!) it cant do the engine any harm!

Charley Farley · 4th January 2008, 08:06

Hi Looney John/ritchie perriam

It depends on what type of driving you do. If its mainly around town, then 6,000 mile intervals would be o.k. If its an mixture of town and fast road then 12,500.

robbo51 · 4th January 2008, 08:59

!2,500 or annual, whichever comes sooner.
Ignore the manual unless you do a lot of miles, then consult your dealer.

Pottsy · 4th January 2008, 09:11

LJ - the owners manual has the wrong table, look at the top and it says "Except EU". The EU table is, er, missing.

The separate service book does give the correct info though, which is 12,500 miles for normal conditions, and half that for severe conditions. Severe is where the car is used mainly:

A: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
B: Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions.
C: Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.
D: Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.
E: Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

Alantaverham · 4th January 2008, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoonyJohn

Hi folks,

Just been browsing through my civic manual, (only had it for 6 months, thought I should read it). On page 360 it states that the engine oil should be changed every 10,000Km (6,250 miles), under normal conditions. (UK owners handbook, 2.2 diesel)
The Wiki, and my own understanding is that the oil is changed at the service interval of every 12,500 miles.. Who is correct?
If my engine now blows up after 9,000 am I still in my warranty?

LJ

Changed mine at 5,000 miles..........with Filter........Castrol Edge 0-30.......sure it cannot do any harm !

LoonyJohn · 4th January 2008, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

C: Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.
D: ....
E: Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

Sounds like my daily trip home from Derby

LJ

FWH · 5th January 2008, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

A: [...] or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.

C: Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.

E: Driving on [...] or de-iced roads.

Now that sounds like my drive to work in the winter...

civicfan · 5th January 2008, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alantaverham

Changed mine at 5,000 miles..........with Filter........Castrol Edge 0-30.......sure it cannot do any harm !

Except for an empty-ish wallet

longpig · 17th January 2008, 17:50

Deisels I've owned were changed every 6K Hell or high water! No excuses! Best oil and filters you can get. You owe it to the engine, It works hard after all.

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,083 Thanks: 17 Thanked 111 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	LJ - the owners manual has the wrong table, look at the top and it says "Except EU". The EU table is, er, missing. The separate service book does give the correct info though, which is 12,500 miles for normal conditions, and half that for severe conditions. Severe is where the car is used mainly: A: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip. B: Driving in extremely hot over 35 °C (95 °F) conditions. C: Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving. D: Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions. E: Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.