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Old October 22nd 04, 03:49 PM
Bror Jace
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"steve eddy" > wrote in message >. ..
> it is particularly important not to do the first one too soon.


The break-in oil Honda has been using for the last few years
(beginning in 2001, I think) has a LOT of molybdenum. Red Line oil
uses a LOT of molybdenum (about 600ppm) which is a highly-effective
anti-wear barrier agent. The Honda break-in oil uses about half again
MORE. So yes, it is very special stuff.

Most 5W-20 oils use a lot of molybdenum including Pennzoil, Chevron
(my two faves), Castrol, Mobil 1 0W-20 and Honda OEM. Motorcraft
5W-20 is available at Walmart quite cheaply and uses lost of boron
instead of molybdenum. All have produced very low wear rates in used
oil anaylses (UOAs).

I think most Hondas will be fine on 5,000 mile changes. I would NEVER
go 10,000 with any oil. Foolish economy.

Keep in mind, Honda wants you to happy with this car for at least
100,000 miles ... maybe even 150,000, but they have no interest in
making it last much longer than that.

--- Bror Jace
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