My CBP is just over month old and has 1600 Miles on it.
The Oil Life gauge already says 60%.
What does everyone elses say and should this be normal? Seems it's dwindling pretty quick.
Does this mean as soon as I hit 10% I'm going to need an expensive oil change right away? Or do I just add a can of Mobil Oil? I was under the impression that oil changes are less frequent because of the synthetic. Any help in this would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks.

 

The engine oil life indicator is different for everyone depending on driving conditions and engine revs. Not even sure mileage comes into play at all in the calculations. This mean that you could have a vehicle with zero miles on it and just sit there and rev the engine and the oil life indicator should drop over time. So theoretically someone with zero miles could need an oil change. which is true.

With the tech package:
When the oil ilfe is 15% or less you will receive warnings that service is due soon. below 5% and it will tell you service is due now.

With base model:
below 15% will show you the wrench maintenance minder symbol. below 5% and you'll see the word SERVICE.

You should get your oil changed before it reaches 0% and starts giving you negative numbers. You should not just "add a can" which I don't think they come in cans, but you need to change the oil and filter. You can do this at the dealer, which will cost a bit more, or at any oil change shop. Just make sure you use the correct type of oil, which so far is only Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w30. You'll have to pay extra for that type of oil, but most any oil change facility has it. You could also do it yourself if so inclined. Just remember that if you don't get it done at an acura dealer, make sure you follow the directions in the service manual for resetting the maintenance minder system so you know when to do your next oil change.

 

With just over 700 miles on mine, I'm at 80% oil life. I, too think it's dropping quickly, but like sasair says, it calculates based on your driving habits. At this pace, I will need an oil change by 3500 miles or so, which is at the low range of a typical change.

 

Will changing oil by the user void the warranty???

 

I don't think so. I have heard that if it become an issue, the burden of proof is on the dealer to prove something was done wrong. So with this in mind I'd say that it could become a warranty issue if you did something wrong, like not using Mobil 1 or equivalent, or maybe even by not using a genuine Acura oil filter, but again I think they'd have to prove the oil filter you used wasn't up to standards.

Curry acura will even sell you a do-it-yourself kit for changing the oil and doing minor tune-ups.

 

Mine is 2,500 Km and just turned to 60% I guess it will require an oil change by 6,000 KM !

 

Add a can? Err... You have to drain it out and replace the filter, as has been said before.

The MID is also tuned for the engine... The Turbo Uses a water cooled oil lubricated(and cooled) bearing. Heat brakes down oil, even synth, and turbos get very hot as they can spin at 150K RPM+(not sure about this ones speed).

I would at the very least go to a Honda dealer or a known mechanic. In all probability Jiffy Lube will fuck up if you use them regularly.

Mike

 

Mine is at 60% after 2500 miles of driving (about 4000 km). If my oil life wear is linear (but very likely it's not), I would need an oil and filter change after more than 5000 miles / 8000 klicks.

 

really? 60% with 2500 miles?

mines at 1850 and 50%...

does the life of the oil depend on how hard you drive it too?

 

Yes, as has been stated a couple times in this thread.

Mike

 

hmm some reason, when i looked over this thread, it wasnt the one i read, it was the other one... i wanted to post it on the other... so my bad

 

2,500mi and 60% right now

 

Why is that? The dealer makes mistakes as well they hire the same kids that JL or any other shop does.

 

lol i need to chyll wit my driving, 1800 n 50% lol

 

I haven't done extended research into this but the general consensus is one must be relatively qualified to work in a car dealership, namely one in the Honda division, in comparison to the 16 year old drop out working at jiffy lube.

Their have been MANY horror stories surrounding jiffy lube, many more than at your local Honda or Acura dealership. But go ahead, go to jiffy lube, take your chances.

Mike

 

I have used a local jiffy lube quite often as I changed my oil about every 4 weeks. I have never had a problem, the owner is always there. I would never take my S2000 to the dealer because I don't want anyone taking my car for a spin unless it is completely necessary.

 

I think mine's at 60% with 3000 km's on it...although I just did a nice 280 km highway run back and forth.

 

EVERY shop will have problems. When you service countless numbers of cars there is bound to be an issue, it is a given. You can't generalize a whole chain of stores or a company for that matter because of a handful of incidents.

I know first hand, the same people who apply for a job at a Honda/Acura dealership as lube techs apply for Jiffy Lube.

To the OP sorry for going off topic that will be my last post in this thread regarding this...

Mike if you would like to further continue this discussion PM me. Semper Fi

 

I may be making an unfair assessment, but their have been a lot publicized incidents with jiffy lube in particular. I'll stand by saying go to your Honda/Acura dealership or a known mechanic if you do not do so yourself.

Mike

 

My RDX not even 3000 miles yet, but the service light is on and display oil life 15%. Is it nomal ? How often I need to change the enigine oil ? I also took to the dealer and they reset 100% without oil change, for 2 weeks now oil life still 100%...hmm...what is going on now ? will find out if it go down faster or stuck at 100%.

 

15% Oil Life comes on depending on your driving not just mileage. You can wait until 5% remaining until changing (I did).

 

Had my new Honda Civic's first oil service done by the dealer. The next day, there was a small puddle on the garage floor. Upon further inspection, the oil drain plug was about 3 turns from falling out. Looked like the tech had "hand" tightened the plug then forgot to torque it down.

The oil change is easy, takes less time than driving to the shop, and lastly, from personal experience on more than one occasion, I just don't trust the talent that's changing my oil at the dealer or commercial oil change establishment!

Just my .02,
John