DIY oil change question - Page 4

skinny2 · 12-19-2012, 11:33 PM

We've crossed 7,500 and just hit 15% on the oil life monitor (OLM). I picked up some oil and will change out soon. Based on my experience with the Honda OLM, it's programmed conservaively. I had a few oil samples sent off on our Odyssey and they all came back well within spec between 7k-9k miles on conventional and synthetic oil. I was going to take the MDX to the dealer as they only charge $25, but it's just a pain to schedule an appt. Plus I enjoy doing it myself and knowing it gets done and gets done right. I might have this one sampled just for fun.

princelybug · 12-20-2012, 01:03 AM

*Just a side note, for those of you who have yet to do an oil change: I checked my oil level @ ~ 4K, and I was short about 1qt. If you're going to go until ≤ 15% on the MID before performing your first oil change, it's a good idea to check your oil level and add oil accordingly.

skinny2 · 12-20-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by princelybug

*Just a side note, for those of you who have yet to do an oil change: I checked my oil level @ ~ 4K, and I was short about 1qt. If you're going to go until ≤ 15% on the MID before performing your first oil change, it's a good idea to check your oil level and add oil accordingly.

Good point and very important to do a quick check every couple thousand miles regardless. I checked it a couple weeks ago and was down less than 1/2 quart, so this engine is doing fine. Our Odyssey would lose about a quart over 6-7k miles. I've seen a lot of discussions over the years about Hondas losing oil between changes, but it doesn't seem to hurt them in the long run.

princelybug · 12-20-2012, 10:32 AM

I think it's normal for engines to consume some oil when they're new. After being broken in, it shouldn't be a noticeable issue.

aucjmo22 · 01-07-2013, 06:58 PM

Hey guys, Happy New Year. I have another question; what other maintenance DIY you guys do on the X? I've done some simple mods and maintenance such as changing the air filters, cabin filters, changing the tires from winter to summer and rotating them. Any other DIY suggestions for the X?

redm3sedan · 01-16-2013, 10:08 PM

I've used the Fumoto valves for years after a friend rec'd them & they're great. Never had a problem & we have used them for over 200k miles on 6 cars. Makes draining very easy & clean.

12-19-2012, 11:33 PM	#46 (permalink)
skinny2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 275	We've crossed 7,500 and just hit 15% on the oil life monitor (OLM). I picked up some oil and will change out soon. Based on my experience with the Honda OLM, it's programmed conservaively. I had a few oil samples sent off on our Odyssey and they all came back well within spec between 7k-9k miles on conventional and synthetic oil. I was going to take the MDX to the dealer as they only charge $25, but it's just a pain to schedule an appt. Plus I enjoy doing it myself and knowing it gets done and gets done right. I might have this one sampled just for fun. __________________ '12 MDX Tech

12-20-2012, 01:03 AM	#47 (permalink)
princelybug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Buena Park, CA Posts: 116	Just a side note, for those of you who have yet to do an oil change: I checked my oil level @ ~ 4K, and I was short about 1qt. If you're going to go until ≤ 15% on the MID before performing your first oil change, it's a good idea to check your oil level and add oil accordingly. __________________ 2012 AWP II MDX Tech* - (Purchased 9/3/12, with 30mi) -ALL SEASON PROTECTION PACKAGE I (Tri-Fold Cargo Tray, All Season Floor Mats, and Wheel Locks) -Drop Stop -Opti-Guard -Rear Lower Trim -Front Lower Trim -OEM Hood Air Deflector -OEM Side Steps-Chrome -Nokya H11 Hyper Yellow fogs -PIAA (#19172) 168 Xtreme White headlight bulbs -WeatherTech FloorLiner™ DigitalFit® 3rd Row All Season Floor Mat

12-20-2012, 10:32 AM	#49 (permalink)
princelybug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Buena Park, CA Posts: 116	I think it's normal for engines to consume some oil when they're new. After being broken in, it shouldn't be a noticeable issue. __________________ 2012 AWP II MDX Tech - (Purchased 9/3/12, with 30mi) -ALL SEASON PROTECTION PACKAGE I (Tri-Fold Cargo Tray, All Season Floor Mats, and Wheel Locks) -Drop Stop -Opti-Guard -Rear Lower Trim -Front Lower Trim -OEM Hood Air Deflector -OEM Side Steps-Chrome -Nokya H11 Hyper Yellow fogs -PIAA (#19172) 168 Xtreme White headlight bulbs -WeatherTech FloorLiner™ DigitalFit® 3rd Row All Season Floor Mat

01-07-2013, 06:58 PM	#50 (permalink)
aucjmo22 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 157	Hey guys, Happy New Year. I have another question; what other maintenance DIY you guys do on the X? I've done some simple mods and maintenance such as changing the air filters, cabin filters, changing the tires from winter to summer and rotating them. Any other DIY suggestions for the X? __________________ 2009 Black MDX I was once with "it" but the meaning of "it" soon changed. What I was with was not "it" anymore. (Barney Gumbel - Simpsons)

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01-16-2013, 10:08 PM	#51 (permalink)
redm3sedan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 32	I've used the Fumoto valves for years after a friend rec'd them & they're great. Never had a problem & we have used them for over 200k miles on 6 cars. Makes draining very easy & clean.

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