[sajack]

My 2014 oil change indicator hit 10% about 200 miles ago. I have always used Honda dealers for changes and there isn't one near here. We have a 350 mile trip to make today and will then be near a dealer. I'm thinking that I should be safe for this trip before it hits 0%. 10% should equal at least 600-700 miles, I think. I'm not worried about damaging anything, but would prefer just for the record that I stay within Honda's limits in case I ever have an engine problem under warranty. We are traveling with gear and a dog and stopping at a Honda dealer en route would not be convenient. Does the indicator go to 5% before it hits 0?

 

[sajack]

I'm at 37,000 miles in 20 months since a new vehicle purchase. This will be my 4th oil change. I decided that I would use Honda dealers and get them to stamp my service book, etc. Having all of the service show up on Carfax, Autocheck, etc. I think will be a good thing in case I ever sell or trade. I stopped at a Fast Lube yesterday and they wanted $104 for a synthetic oil and filter change. I got a song and dance story about how expensive 0W20 synthetic is. What a joke! I have had many bad experiences at such joints over the course of lots of vehicles and many years.

 

[sajack]

At least the oil change joints will let you watch. Most dealerships don't let customers into the shop. I usually manage to watch from a distance at door or window, although I have been thrown out of a couple of dealer shops over the years (other vehicles I have owned).
Anyway, I put another 400 miles on the Ridgeline yesterday. Now the wrench stays lit and I'm down to 5%. I have an appointment with dealer Monday, so all is well.
We continue to pile up trouble-free miles on the 2014 Ridgeline. I expect it to hit 40,000 miles by year's end.