Originally posted by Foodog
From the Honda Owners faq page:
Why should I wait to change the oil the first time?
Your Honda engine was delivered with an oil that is specially formulated for new engines that have not yet developed their "natural" wear patterns and may contain minute particles from the manufacturing process.
American Honda strongly recommends this special oil be left in the engine long enough for these wear patterns to develop, usually until the first maintenance interval specified in your Owner's Manual, based on your specific driving conditions.
but the thing is....no one really drives under normal conditions....which is like no stops and not reving as high...also not driving for a long period...i drive a lot...and sometimes redline it...therefore imma change it every 3000-4000 miles....it all depends on ur dirivng...u drive like a grandma...then maybe u can wait the 7000+miles...if not...then get it every 3750 like the manual says.