[Lansing]

My 2014 has 4500 miles on it...I've been gentle during break-in.

I checked the oil level and it needed 1/3 of a quart. I had a BMW that used a little before the first oil change and now it doesn't use a drop of oil.

What about everyone else? Any oil consumption early on...say before your first oil change?

Thanks

 

[bustanut666]

Someone told me you should change your own after breakin period. Is this true? And what is the mileage for breakin?

 

[Atarian]

Mine did the same - about a half a quart before the first oil change (which has been it's only oil change so far) and no top-off needed after that.

 

[Lansing]

Mine did the same - about a half a quart before the first oil change (which has been it's only oil change so far) and no top-off needed after that.

Thanks...I feel a lot better!

 

[Atarian]

Yeah, I was kinda worried at first. OK - very worried - this is the first car I've had that did that. I guess this is normal.

 

[GradyPhilpott]

Perfectly normal.

 

[7gRevLimit]

Mine did the same. I'm at 10K now and haven't needed to top if off since the first service.

 

[user320]

Mine did the same prior to first oil change which I did at 5K miles. Since then no oil issues.

 

[enchantedsky]

Someone told me you should change your own after breakin period. Is this true? And what is the mileage for breakin?

Just follow the maintenance minder system.

Honda mechanics on the Civic forum explained to me that changing your oil early on a brand new car can damage the engine. Honda oil contains higher concentrations of moly to help with the break-in process.

Edit: When I said "Honda oil", I mean the oil that came from the factory when your car was brand new. Not Honda oil you can buy from a Honda dealership.

 

[karfreek]

Just follow the maintenance minder system.

Honda mechanics on the Civic forum explained to me that changing your oil early on a brand new car can damage the engine. Honda oil contains higher concentrations of moly to help with the break-in process.

Edit: When I said "Honda oil", I mean the oil that came from the factory when your car was brand new. Not Honda oil you can buy from a Honda dealership.

Oh, snap. Now you did it.

Jay

 

[yanks1]

There are no official break-in periods for most vehicles today... don't baby and drive the vehicle. We just leased a 2014 CRV and its nowhere to be found in the Honda manual

 

[wiseguywm]

Is it too soon

I had my car since December 2013. I only have about 2300 miles on it, and it says the oil quality is 40%. Is it too early to change the oil? Or should I wait until the oil quality is 20% or 30%?:dunno:

 

[johnwill]

Closer to zero.

 

[karfreek]

I had my car since December 2013. I only have about 2300 miles on it, and it says the oil quality is 40%. Is it too early to change the oil? Or should I wait until the oil quality is 20% or 30%?:dunno:

According to Honda it should be changed between 15% - 0% or 1 year.

Jay

 

[Mick the Quick]

I had my car since December 2013. I only have about 2300 miles on it, and it says the oil quality is 40%. Is it too early to change the oil? Or should I wait until the oil quality is 20% or 30%?:dunno:

You should't worry about it until it gets down to at least 15%. I can assure you that the engine won't explode at 15% or even 0% (or less than 0% - I tried; I'm such a daredevil).

Mick

 

[shifting myself]

Changing oil before 1st one due

Just follow the maintenance minder system.

Honda mechanics on the Civic forum explained to me that changing your oil early on a brand new car can damage the engine. Honda oil contains higher concentrations of moly to help with the break-in process.

Edit: When I said "Honda oil", I mean the oil that came from the factory when your car was brand new. Not Honda oil you can buy from a Honda dealership.

The metal particles that break off during the break in process ... to me are much more damaging then changing the engine oil to synthetic 0W-20 recommended by Honda. I have 500 miles on my car & I'm ready to change the oil for the first time. My 1997 Integra GSR I had for 17 years ... I did the same thing, changed the oil at 500 miles & never looked back. That car was flawless engine wise & I drove that car like it was meant to be driven loving that 8000 redline thousands of times. No Oil burning / no Oil Leaks / no Engine problems full synthetic all its life.

 

[Dudley]

The metal particles that break off during the break in process ... to me are much more damaging then changing the engine oil to synthetic 0W-20 recommended by Honda. I have 500 miles on my car & I'm ready to change the oil for the first time. My 1997 Integra GSR I had for 17 years ... I did the same thing, changed the oil at 500 miles & never looked back. That car was flawless engine wise & I drove that car like it was meant to be driven loving that 8000 redline thousands of times. No Oil burning / no Oil Leaks / no Engine problems full synthetic all its life.

There should be no metal particles left - not the 30's anymore. Besides there is an oil filter to catch anything of any size.

 

[Graycar]

There are no official break-in periods for most vehicles today... don't baby and drive the vehicle. We just leased a 2014 CRV and its nowhere to be found in the Honda manual

Referring to the "Driving" section of the Coupe Owner's Manual, on page 407 entitled, "Precautions While Driving," there is a "NOTICE that reads:

"During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so as to not damage the engine or power train."

That is all I could find on the topic of break-in. Given the potential for damage, it would seem logical to me to highlight this by, at least, listing it as a topic in the index.

 

[shifting myself]

Perfect engine parts ?

There should be no metal particles left - not the 30's anymore. Besides there is an oil filter to catch anything of any size.

Really Dudley ... not the 30s anymore ? I'm talking about super fine particles of metal that will circulate thru the system & hopefully make it the oil filter sooner rather than later. In the meantime those fine metallic particles go thru the system. Now my understanding of Molybdnedum is that once it coats the metallic parts an oil change won't remove the " Moly " as it adhears to the metatallic surfaces. Besides I see it being sold as an oil additive for $4.99 per treatment on various esites.

Engine parts go thru a manufacturing process ... if you believe every part is perfect & you will never see any metallic micro fibers after you run a newly built engine great ... don't change your oil until your car tells you ! Just remember who programmed that change oil feature into your car. I'd be willing to bet that once I change my oil I could spot metallic fibers in my first oil change .... by using a microscope. Any takers ? :tongue:

 

[lebowski]

You won't need to use a microscope to see fine metallic particles in your original OEM oil fill when you change it out. A close examination with a decent flashlight will provide you all of the evidence you need to confirm that even modern engines shed particles during the break in process.