Rdx2017

Change my 1st rear differential fluid at 19,256 miles

my car is now over 52,000 miles and I haven’t got the code #6 to change it the 2nd times..

should I change it anyways ???

Rdx2017

2nd time rear differential fluid at what miles for code #6 to pop up?? *** the second time***

dapqam

I think the normal frequency for rear differential fluid change is 30K miles so I would go ahead and do it. I am old school in that I like to use recommended mileage/time intervals rather than waiting for the maintenance minder to tell me to do something.

Rdx2017

thank you .. I just did it already.. thank u for all your guys help

egads

The MID would set a code for 30k interval items every 4th oil change. It's all based on a 7500 miles oil change interval. The only thing variable
in the maintenance minder is oil life. It uses an algorithm that is real, you can base your maintenance on it. But for the codes to show, you have to wait
until the oil life reaches 15%.

island driver

I still beleive in changing my oil every 3,000-5,000 miles istead of waiting for 7500. I like to see golden clean oil o my cars dipstick.

island driver

I still dont know if is worth it to pay more for synthetic oil vs. natural oil.

egads

What you believe means nothing to science.

Tech

Same here. I also change my oil when it is convenient for me and prior to any maintenance reminder, like before winter sets in because I hate lying in the driveway on snow. I reset it when it is at 15%.

Also, a maintenance reminder is all very nice, but it really does not know anything about the condition of your oil like an oil analysis would do. But with quality oils these days, it isn't a concern.

inmydream316

It's just maintenance remind light or # code. depends on how you drive your car, nothing hurt to change it earlier.

comanche250

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bvogel7475

Stick with Synthetic oil. It is superior to conventional oil. It does not cost much more more than conventional oil and virtually all synthetic oils are good. Amazon is selling their own branded synthetic oil that is made at a highly reputable refinery that has been making oil for 80 years. Projectfarm on YouTube tests all the oils and the Amazon, Costco and Walmart brands of synthetic were just as good as Mobil 1. Go watch his videos.

Kelsen

I use synthetic oil. I change it out every 10000 miles.
2001 Odyssey, owned up to 217,000 miles, no oil-related problems.
2003 Accord, owned up to 233,000 miles, no oil-related problems.
2004 Accord, owned up to 201,000 miles, no oil-related problems.

That said, as often as you change the oil, there is no benefit gained by spending more for synthetic.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
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Tech

But the final question is, do you need to top it up between those 10,000 miles? And even if it drops an 1/8 inch on the dipstick.

Kelsen

I never did. I don't drive a lot anymore, so it's possible that I will need to do that with the RDX, or change the oil based on a timeframe rather than mileage. I have driven it 2700 miles or so since I bought it in August of 2020.

I will be watching to see if it needs topping off; I just changed the oil last weekend.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
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egads

Honda engines do not burn oil unless there is something wrong. Like a leak or some hare brained mod they try to meet emissions.
I have had a couple of Honda's way past 200k that did not use oil between changes.

By the way, the specified oil weight, 0-20 only comes in synthetic.

as I have said here and on the Odyclub, if you want to lavish attention on a Honda/Acura, change the transmission fluid every other oil change. That will get you something.
changing the oil early just gets the recycler cleaner oil.