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I have same concern regarding oil life percentage. The current mileage on RDX is reaching 8,000. My "Oil Life" is at 30% and hasn't changed in some time. Wondering if maybe there is a problem.
Has anyone else's milage been that high before the first oil change?
My oil life is just went to 50% and I have 4200 miles about 20/50/30 urban/suburban/highway. I really try to not make any trips shorter than 5 or 6 miles so everything warms up completely.
I'm at 3300 miles and mine is at 50%. 98% of my miles are highway (work). My service tech said the maintenance reminder kicks in at 15%. As for the your question I have no answer why it hasn't moved. My only guess would be your driving style/distance.
I have same concern regarding oil life percentage. The current mileage on RDX is reaching 8,000. My "Oil Life" is at 30% and hasn't changed in some time. Wondering if maybe there is a problem.
Has anyone else's milage been that high before the first oil change?
My mi. is at 5,700 and display shows 30% and mix of freeway and local for about 50-50.
50% at 5500 miles. Seems to be at a little higher percentage than my 2004 TL at the same mileage since last oil change with essentially the same driving pattern.
I have same concern regarding oil life percentage. The current mileage on RDX is reaching 8,000. My "Oil Life" is at 30% and hasn't changed in some time. Wondering if maybe there is a problem.
Has anyone else's milage been that high before the first oil change?
My oil life is at 50% with 2,900 miles of 90% City driving.
When it says 50% the oil life is actually between 40%-50%, so yours is between 20%-30%.
All owner's manuals state to never go beyond one year for an oil change regardless of what the oil life monitor says.
You are probably not too far off 15% and if mine had 8,000 miles on it I would change the oil.
By comparison...my BMW 528 resets at 15,000 miles between oil changes. I have never done it as that seems maybe a bit of a stretch, always changing it at 7,500 miles.
Our dealer called after we had the RDX for a week and scheduled the first service for early May, about 6 months after purchasing. The dealer does not charge for this oil change, and that is nice, but I got to wondering, is there a Acura/Honda service database? If there is, can I get the RDX serviced at the Honda dealer in town will the Acura database get updated for warranty and/or lease return issues?
By comparison...my BMW 528 resets at 15,000 miles between oil changes. I have never done it as that seems maybe a bit of a stretch, always changing it at 7,500 miles.
My 535 also reset to 15K miles, but I never took it past 7500.
Anyone know what the dealerships are charging for an oil change? Mine is at 15% at 7,400 miles.
My dealer charges $40 or $50 depending on whether you want semi-synthetic or full synthetic. I've got a ways to go before I actually pay because my purchase included 5 changes in the first 2 years/25000 miles. Doubt that I'll use all of them since I'm at 50% in 4700 miles.
Got it. Thanks for the quick reply. That's not bad at all. My first Acura so wasn't sure if they were over the top on price for things like this or what.
Got it. Thanks for the quick reply. That's not bad at all. My first Acura so wasn't sure if they were over the top on price for things like this or what.
Depends a lot on where you are. I seem to recall someone posting a price close to $150 for service in California - don't know what that included though.
Our dealer called after we had the RDX for a week and scheduled the first service for early May, about 6 months after purchasing. The dealer does not charge for this oil change, and that is nice, but I got to wondering, is there a Acura/Honda service database? If there is, can I get the RDX serviced at the Honda dealer in town will the Acura database get updated for warranty and/or lease return issues?
Thanks,
Tom
There is no database of your services at the Acura/Honda level. The data on your services is only maintained at the dealership where you have your vehicle serviced.
I'm at 3300 miles and mine is at 50%. 98% of my miles are highway (work). My service tech said the maintenance reminder kicks in at 15%. As for the your question I have no answer why it hasn't moved. My only guess would be your driving style/distance.
Mine's also at 50% with 3300 mostly highway miles. I'm used to 12k maintenence intervals so this is an extra yearly service cost.
Let me know how much that costs and what they did besides oil change.
My dealer is Park Ave in Maywood, NJ
They changed oil (Mobil 1 0W20) and filter and washer.
Rotated tires
Topped off all fluids
Cleaned and adjusted parking brake
Inspected brakes and suspension; battery and charging system, rear diff, transfer unit, axle boots, tires, lights, and wipers.
Vacuumed and washed
They changed oil (Mobil 1 0W20) and filter and washer.
Rotated tires
Topped off all fluids
Cleaned and adjusted parking brake
Inspected brakes and suspension; battery and charging system, rear diff, transfer unit, axle boots, tires, lights, and wipers.
Vacuumed and washed
I was wondering if they’d do the filter. Manual says to do the oil filter every other time on the “B” service. Did you request they do the filter, or was that just their policy and automatic?
If I owned a dealership, I wouldn’t take the risk of my service dept. getting that right and would change it on every car, every oil change. They probably service other brands, older Acura models, etc. etc.
I was wondering if they’d do the filter. Manual says to do the oil filter every other time on the “B” service. Did you request they do the filter, or was that just their policy and automatic?
If I owned a dealership, I wouldn’t take the risk of my service dept. getting that right and would change it on every car, every oil change. They probably service other brands, older Acura models, etc. etc.
Changing oil filter every other time is standard in many Acura/Honda cars. However, I’ve never seen a dealer that would not change the oil filter every time. You probably have to request that, and they will take off $7 from your $90 oil change.
since I DIY my oil changes, I do it every other time and use Mobil1 oil filter which is pretty durable. Honda filters are a little flaky, but will work also fine for 2 oil changes.
Currently at about 4,200 miles (50city/50highway) and am at 15% oil life as of yesterday. A lot of hill driving since I live in Seattle.
Here are the parts for the Filter & Washer:
I usually buy mine in packs of 8 or 10 to get a discount, and buy bulk on Mobil 1 0W-20 from Walmart when it's on sale + apply coupon/rebate.
For example, I got a pack of 8 for $25 total ~$3 a piece, and Mobil 1 0W-20 comes out to usually around $10-12 for 5-qt jug. Oil changes for me cost about $15 or less on average.
One really good thing about this RDX is it's very easy to change the oil & oil filter.
My car has been at 30% oil and my mileage is 3700. Am taking a long road trip next week so wondering if I should preemptively take car in for first servicing? I had to cancel the 6 month appointment my dealer made for me last month.
My car has been at 30% oil and my mileage is 3700. Am taking a long road trip next week so wondering if I should preemptively take car in for first servicing? I had to cancel the 6 month appointment my dealer made for me last month.
that seems awfully low for the mileage, I have over 5000 and I’m at 40%. Do you do a lot of city driving?
Thanks!!
okey dokey, will go on road trip and hold off n first service until I get a notification.
Yep, lots of city driving. Also a lot of stop and go during rush hour driving.
...Yep, lots of city driving. Also a lot of stop and go during rush hour driving
Those two will definitely kill both gas mileage and oil life. My Cadillac had an OLM system and it would fluctuate between 4K and 8K miles between changes depending on the type of driving I was doing.
update, I now have 4600 miles, and still at 50%, doing the same kind of driving.
I am beginning to wonder if the oil reading is stuck someplace.
Any updates on people’s MM movements?
I'm just a few miles short of 5000 miles and sitting at 50%. I expect it to go to 40% any day now since, IIRC, it went to 50% at a bit beyond 4000 miles.
I'm just a few miles short of 5000 miles and sitting at 50%. I expect it to go to 40% any day now since, IIRC, it went to 50% at a bit beyond 4000 miles.
I am wondering because in a few weeks, we are taking a 1200 mile drive to Florida for a month, and then coming back. If it calls for it, I will get the oil changed down there, but I am just trying to gauge things.
12-16-2018, 05:35 PM
