Originally Posted by
TheOtherDave™
Bueno. In about 300 miles time, I would change the oil & filter and start doing some full-thottle to redline highway on-ramp pulls. I'd replace the oil & filter a second time at 1,500, then go to 3k interval from there on out.
You will see more and better fuel economy over the long haul if you make doubly sure that the piston rings bed in with some aggressive driving.
Hate to break from your sage like knowledge, but I thought it was most advisable to hold the original Honda oil to 5K miles (or as recommended by the car), as not only is that what the manual says, but I was told that the factory oil is specially formulated to facilitate the break in, thus making it idea to keep in for the recommended time.
Besides our standing apart on the oil timing bit, I do agree that I need to make sure the piston rings are well seated by gas pressure.
BTW: The little 1.5L engine in this is an absolute joy. It's perky and it has quite a good tone considering it's size.