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Originally Posted by fortow
There's no need to change the copper washer.
Changing oil at 5000 miles is at least doing it twice as often as necessary - and if you are complaing about the cost of oil then the cost is also at least twice as expensive - it's equivalent to paying $56.00 for oil alone. That sounds pretty exorbitant to me.
Trust in the oil and trust in the engineers who determined the proper OCI (Oil Change Interval). Both oil and engines are much improved over when the OCI's were 3-5 thousand miles. Also, when using synthetic oil the OCI's are much longer than when using standard petroleum oils.
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You maybe right about changing the oil too soon. I took the 5,000 mile oil change advice from the dealership I bought the car from, and others on this site. Even though I did the labor myself, to save a few penny's
I just talk to the Honda dealer, that I have my other 2 car serviced at. They use straight Quaker State non synthetic oil, good for about 6,500 miles. The Mobil 1 is a lot better oil, should be good for a lease 10,000 miles. I hope. Thanks for your advice!!!! ( I still always change the washer)