Hi all, new user to the forum from another member's referral this week. Looking forward to contributing and learning.
I think my question is relatively simple, but looking for advice.
1. I've got a 2010 Acura MDX with 78k miles (acquired 3 years ago with 50k miles, average about 8-10k miles per year). It had an oil change program through the dealer so the last 30k miles have been done at the dealer about every 4-5k miles with Acura's branded synthetic blend (or so they say that is what is going in). This program is ending and I'm trying to decide what oil and schedule I'd like to maintain going forward. I'm glad to be back to DIY on this car, since I do all of the fluids on all of my vehicles, but couldn't pass up the free oil changes since they were included.
2. The manual prescribes 5w-20 and API certified. It does not specify change intervals, but does have a variable/dynamic "oil life" calculator in the computer.
3. I live in the Northern CA valley, so see very hot summers between 90-100 F and very mild winters, usually between 40-60 F. Occasionally head up to the mountains/snow and will see temps in the single digits and teens, but this is more rare.
4. Driving style is moderate, mostly slow, but occasional hard acceleration. 75% of the time doing shorter trips under 10-15 miles. Mostly city miles. Car does have a towing package, but don't ever tow anything other than a hitch mount bike rack.
5. Vehicle is in excellent condition, no issues and runs well.
I would like to switch to a full synthetic and open to suggestions on change intervals. Was thinking about once a year or before 7500 mile interval on full synthetic?
Thanks!
I think my question is relatively simple, but looking for advice.
1. I've got a 2010 Acura MDX with 78k miles (acquired 3 years ago with 50k miles, average about 8-10k miles per year). It had an oil change program through the dealer so the last 30k miles have been done at the dealer about every 4-5k miles with Acura's branded synthetic blend (or so they say that is what is going in). This program is ending and I'm trying to decide what oil and schedule I'd like to maintain going forward. I'm glad to be back to DIY on this car, since I do all of the fluids on all of my vehicles, but couldn't pass up the free oil changes since they were included.
2. The manual prescribes 5w-20 and API certified. It does not specify change intervals, but does have a variable/dynamic "oil life" calculator in the computer.
3. I live in the Northern CA valley, so see very hot summers between 90-100 F and very mild winters, usually between 40-60 F. Occasionally head up to the mountains/snow and will see temps in the single digits and teens, but this is more rare.
4. Driving style is moderate, mostly slow, but occasional hard acceleration. 75% of the time doing shorter trips under 10-15 miles. Mostly city miles. Car does have a towing package, but don't ever tow anything other than a hitch mount bike rack.
5. Vehicle is in excellent condition, no issues and runs well.
I would like to switch to a full synthetic and open to suggestions on change intervals. Was thinking about once a year or before 7500 mile interval on full synthetic?
Thanks!