`ill*tl

I am almost 300miles over my oil change. I know, I'm gonna get flamed for being such a moron but things are just too hectic around holiday seasons. I just took it for a spin today since it was nice here (32º) and it felt kinda sluggish..and my dealer said they can't do anything until Mon. But I do have to go in to work tomorrow? Any suggestions? Should I not drive my car anymore? Remember, it only has 5,800 (oil change was due at 5,500)

SilverUA5

i don't think it really matters. you might just get some dark colored oil, but it should be ok. did you use mobil one?

`ill*tl

I go to my dealer for my oil changes. Does Acura use Mobile one?

njtls

this is your first oil change?

Mr Hyde

Dont sweat it, just get it changed whenver you have a chance, thats all.

Aydin

i've missed mine by over 6 or 700 before.. No biggie man.

`ill*tl

2nd

And thanks for the replies

fsttyms1

man your alright, i went to 7500-8000 on normal oil before with out probs. i have 10k on the oil in my engine right now (mobil 1 ).. im waiting for my sample kit so i can send it off to be tested!

Darkshear

iTrader: (1)

yeah dont worry... even in 'extreme conditions' you can push oil pretty far....

ChucksCL-S

Now if you wait 'till 20K miles, that's a problem!

fsttyms1

by that point with normal oil he probably wouldhave added a few quarts of fresh stuff so he'd be good yet

`ill*tl

Thanks for the replies guys. Dunno what I'd do w/o you guys You guys are the greatest!

RecklessTL

switch to sythetic - I use Ams oil and i change it every 7500 and my car runs amazing

Steph-TLS

Yeah...no big deal...

Take if from Chuckstl...He's probably gone through 20?...30?...40? oil changes on his ride. With that many miles (170,000) and no problems, I try to follow all of his advice.

Vicman17

Bring your own oil. First two (or three) are free.

I did with my first one (Mobil 1 5W-30). You won't regret it.

steve29

I have an 02 TLS and change my oil with 5w20. I change it every 3k miles. The manual says for extreme conditions change every 3700 miles. I live in NY, and the roads are extreme. Whatever. Anyway, the place that changes my oil puts in Exxon 5w20. I read the back of the container and it said it meets the exact specifications of the Honda motor oil 5w20. Is there a difference really? I think Honda just wants you to buy their oil. Also, what it mobil 1 have over other oils?
Thanks.

PappyTL

I once let my '93 Accord go 14k between changes. It had about 30K on it then and I was was really worried since I tend to run my cars into the grave. It's got over 210K now. Doesn't burn a drop of oil between oil changes (every 4k) and still gets 32mpg hwy.

I sure wouldn't worry about missing by a few HUNDRED miles.



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