[EURO] 1st service, no oil change?

[^__^ SM ^__^]

Hi everyone. I had my 1st service today and the dealer didn't do an oil change. He said that Honda has new oils that will last until 10,000km. That is contradicting the service log book which says the 1000km service should have an oil change.

Is he telling truth? Thanks everyone.

[destrukshn]

no.
they change the oil, oil filter, and sump plug washer at 1oook's for the first service.

[EuroDude]

The first is the most important, because bits of metal and stuff wear off the new engine's pistons etc.. and can cause excess wear to the engine if kept in for too long.

In fact, I think Honda can void the warranty if you dont do the first service oil change.

I would bring it back and demand them to change the oil... and find a new dealer while I'm at it.

[^__^ SM ^__^]

Also, I was under impression that it's a 1000km service. I only found out after reading log book that it's 1000km or 1month, whichever comes first.

The car now is almost 2 month with 1100km on clock when i serviced it. Did i damage the engine by leaving it for 2 months? Thanks.

Also, can you please recommend me a good service dealer in Melbourne? Thanks.

[Shaggin Wagon]

not sure on honda, but toyota, mitsubishi, nissan, suzuki do not change oil on first services.
make sure ur looking at the correct motor for ur vehicle as most service books cover that vehicle with different motors fitted for overseas models.
if the book says ur meant to have an oil change however, take it bak and tell them too change it.

[corn_flakes]

i reckon it's all bullsh!t...

i should have marked my oil filter with a marker and see if they changed it at all...

and usually when normal ppl change the oil, they wipe the area around the mouth of the oil cap....mine was still dirty and dusty...

i'm not 100% sure, but to me it seems like they just top up your windshield water, and do a shit job of washing ur car...

[KUCING]

i always serviced my car at Garry Warren Smith Honda...they got a courtesy car transport which you can use to go to Chandstone rather than waiting in the dealer. I even went to Monash Caulfield once.

[aaronng]

It should be changed at 1000km. My dealer even insisted that the oil filter be changed to remove the metal particles that could have been generated by the new engine. Go back to the dealer, show him the service book (it should say in there that if you fail to carry out the 1st month service, it may void the warranty) and ask that it be changed free of charge, with free labour and parts because he told you otherwise.

After that, you do all your servicing at another better dealer.

[^__^ SM ^__^]

I rang Honda Aust hotline today and they gave me a statement: "All new Honda Euro built after Feb 06 are built in such a way that they dont' need oil change on 1st service". That's what the lady on the phone told me.

Oh well... I'm still nervous about all the bits of metal in the oil from running it in. sigh...

[EuroDude]

Yeah but the 06 Euro's engine is the same as the 03-05 one so I doubt thats applicable, unless all the Euro's engines are already built that way.

Still, its better to do the 1000km oil change for peace of mind.

[^__^ SM ^__^]

Who can I get to do the oil change. My dealer refuses to and Honda confirms it. What do you recommend I do? >.<

[Tobster]

The first 1000 km service doesn't include changing the oil filter -- look in the service book and you'll see it's not included. I paid extra and specifically requested a new filter be put on. Whether it's really necessary or not is debatable.

Machining and oils are much better these days so you're far less likely to have problems.

If Honda says it's unnecessary, then I wouldn't strees about it too much. Honda are hardly likely to recommend anything that is going to cause them problems that they'll have to pay for down the track.