How often does a 2008 Honda Accord need an oil change?
1. Oil Change Rules: Car models from before 2008 should have their oil changed every 3,000 miles. Car models from 2008 or a few years after should get it changed every 5,000-7,500 miles.
What does the oil life percentage on a Honda tell you?
The oil life percentage on your dashboard measures the quality of your engine’s oil. It is NOT an indication of oil level, so you may NOT need to add oil to the engine. The oil life percentage is just another part of a maintenance minder system meant to save Honda owners time and money. With fresh engine oil, your percentage starts/resets at 100%.
What to do about excessive oil consumption in Honda Accord?
Honda dealer in Burlington, MA did the oil consumption test for 1K miles. They said since the car is out of warranty (Mine is 2008), the only two solutions they offered me are to replace the entire engine or get frequent oil changes.
When to do an oil change on a Honda?
Honda brand might be better and it might be worse. When you have an oil change, you should burn less oil in the first 2000 miles and then start to see more “burn off” in the 2nd 2000 miles. After 5000 miles rate of burn off and oil consumption goes up with most conventional oils.
What does the oil pressure indicator mean on a Honda?
The oil pressure indicator is a red icon (that looks like a red leaky oil can ), and it should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing, it indicates that the oil pressure dropped very low for a moment, then recovered.
The oil life percentage on your dashboard measures the quality of your engine’s oil. It is NOT an indication of oil level, so you may NOT need to add oil to the engine. The oil life percentage is just another part of a maintenance minder system meant to save Honda owners time and money. With fresh engine oil, your percentage starts/resets at 100%.
Honda dealer in Burlington, MA did the oil consumption test for 1K miles. They said since the car is out of warranty (Mine is 2008), the only two solutions they offered me are to replace the entire engine or get frequent oil changes.
How often should you change the oil in a Honda Pilot?
I have a 2014 Honda Pilot with 3600 miles on it. Historically I have always changed oil in my vehicles every 3000 miles, using good quality non-synthetic oil. Now this Honda has an “oil life indicator” and it reports the oil still has 60% of it’s life left. The manual says I should change the oil when there is about 15% life left.
When does the oil burn off in a Honda?
Some brands of oil do “burn off” at a faster rate than others. Honda brand might be better and it might be worse. When you have an oil change, you should burn less oil in the first 2000 miles and then start to see more “burn off” in the 2nd 2000 miles. After 5000 miles rate of burn off and oil consumption goes up with most conventional oils.