My 2004 Honda Civic owners manual says I can go 10k Miles before an oil change. Is this correct?

Answer 1

yes you can....I don't advise it!! you have to using the best of the best oils i mean its gotta synthetic and all that crap...its probably cheaper in the long run to just buy regular oil and change it every 3 thousand miles!

Answer 2

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My 2004 Honda Civic owners manual says I can go 10k Miles before an oil change. Is this correct?

Answer 4

Here's probably the best answer one could give:

It depends.

Oil has to be changed because time, heat, and deposits make the oil less capable of providing lubrication by either reducing viscosity or the lubricity. These factors affect the "life" of the oil:

1. Oil Type - In general there are two types of oil: "standard" and "synthetic". The names are a little misleading, but the point is that "standard" oil is made from processed crude oil while "synthetic" is made from other manufactured chemicals. I'm not sure the exact process, but that's not important. The important part is that synthetic oils tend to last longer (are more durable) than standard ones. That's part of the reason why regular Castrol is $2 a quart and the synthetic is more like $4.

2. Driving Style - Stop-and-go traffic is hard on all components of your vehicle, oil included. Cruising on the highway (not "flying", just cruising) is generally easier on the car. If you car sits in traffic a lot, the oil (generally) gets hotter and loses viscosity sooner.

The important thing to keep in mind is that oil, like anything else, has a limited life. It should be checked often, as it costs nothing and may allow you to find problems early. I'm sure the manual recommends an interval for inspecting the level of the oil; this should be followed.

When you inspect the level also look at the color. This is usually the first indicator that the oil needs replacement. New oil is lighter in color than old oil. You may want to do a before-and-after comparison to see the difference.

At the very least, there's no harm in changing the oil more frequently, but there is a harm in changing it less frequently than necessary. Me, I prefer a little insurance, so if I change the oil more often than I have to, well, I at least feel better. My little 4-cylinder ford is still quite happy after 220K miles, so I figure I'm doing something right. Like anything else - You Mileage May Vary (pun intended).

Answer 5

Most smaller new cars are comming out with a low maintenance aspect to them. My Kia Spectra 2006 needs an oil change about every 7500 miles. As the previouse answer states, it has to be a specific oil in order for it to work and for the warrenty to be still effective. The best way to check all of this information is to use your owner's manual. The manual will usually always answer any of those types of questions you have about your vehicle. If you don't have your manual, I usually have pretty good luck finding manuals on Ebay so you might want to try there (probably cheaper than the dealer).

Answer 6

Yes. You don't need to change the oil every 3k-4k miles. This is a ploy by the oil change companies to make more money. Changing it every 10K is satisfactory. Don't waste your money! Take the advice of an old mechanical engineer who used to work in the automotive industry. Service the car exactly as reccomended in the owners manual. By the way, I've owned a Civic before and they run forever.

Answer 7

Any car manual says 5000 or 7500 or even 10000, Then there is some guy that never finished high school telling you to change your oil at 3000. they are just selling oil, [no wonder we are paying so much for gas] The engineers make a ton of money designing a engine that needs low maintenance. So unless you drive on dirt roads do the manual.

Answer 8

Yes, with the proper oil and under certain driving conditions. I also have a foreign car, and I've long abandoned the old 3000 mile rule. I change mine every 7,500 miles, or about 2-3 times per year. That's all my car requires.

Answer 9

Most likely yes, they are using the new synthetic oil in most foreign cars now. You should call the dealership to verify this it will give you peace of mind and possibly less headaches if it is untrue in about 3500 miles!! You can do things to help your engine stay at its peak performance like gas additives for the fuel pump and keeping you engine clean by washing it with a degreaser, Gunk makes a great one but simple green works well too.

Answer 10

yes I have a 1998 honda civic and I have gone longer without oil change and other things, and I have never ever had any problems with my car.

Answer 11

That is pushing it! If you drive your car hard, you need to change it more often. If you drive like a granny, you might make it. I wouldn't trust it though, unless you plan on getting a new car soon. Call a Honda dealership and ask.