hit 1000 miles on my 2 months old CLS, just wondering if i should have the oil changed. I was told new car should have first oil change at 1k.

I should be able to have oil change at the dealer for free, right?

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2001 Stock Black/Black CL Type S
since 11/29/00
1000 miles

 

I think the cars have break in oil that should be in the car till 3575. Thats when I got my first oil change. also they said don't use syn. oil until 7500. The service guy was saying thats what honda of america recommends.

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

wait until you reach 3500 miles or above...

you need to break in the car with factory oil


be patient!

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2001 CL-S Black

 

I believe the exact number is 3,750 miles.
That's when I did mine.

Shawn S



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2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER ZR-360 w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Shine by ZAINO
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Some people say that you should change your oil after the first thousand miles because of the metal shavings that happen during break in. This may have applied 20 years ago when detroits engine manufacturing was very poor. They used to have very lose manufacturing tolerances and there would be metal on metal wear that caused shavings in the first thousand miles. Today the tolerances are very tight and metal shavings in the motor oil are indeed rare. Besides that is what an oil filter is for. Based on 7,500 oil change intervals the Acura/Honda engines should last 100,000 miles without any problems or tune-ups. Most of us on this forum are enthusiasts and we change the oil more frequently because we sympathize and understand what an engine goes through. However, the truth is 7,500 mile oil change interval is fine as well as recommended by the manufacturer.

 

No it is not free......

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01 Silver 3.2CLs

 

I changed mine for the first time at 3000 and used Pennzoil 10W-30 (I should have used 5W-30) and for the second time at 6000 using Mobil-1 5W-30 and a Mobil-1 filter. I will change it at every 6000 from now on using only Mobil-1 synthetic.

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi

Wheel locks/35% tint/Splash guards/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N 33-2178 air filter/Mobil 1 5W-30 oil & filter

 

Mine was, and I didn't even ask.
They told me when I scheduled the appt.

Shawn S

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2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER ZR-360 w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Shine by ZAINO
For Pictures see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS

 

first lof is due between 3500-4000 miles, at my local dealer(park ave acura) first lof is free along with a free wash and vacuum

 

I only have 1300 miles right now. I plan to take it at 3750 for the first oil change. I get the first one free at Montgomeryville Acura.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red / Parchment
non-nav - wheel locks - splash guards
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