chibitul wrote:
> My 2001 Civic LX manual transmission has almost 60k miles. I think the
> original engine oil was special because the dealership refused to
> change it until I had about 7500 miles. Then I changed the oil every
> 5000-6000 miles, I figured my driving is between normal (10k) and
> severe (5k).
>
> Anyway, I read here about synthetic, and while I am going to search and
> find more information about synthetic oil (benefits, cost, oil change
> frequency, drawbacks), I though to ask you guys if it is too late for
> this engine to switch to synthetic.
>
> if synthetic was all that great, why does not Honda use synthetic right
> from the beginning? just curious.
>
> thanks
>
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At least one of your questions is answered here . .

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

I'm not sure if I agree with everything said, but it's starting to make
sense to me. . .

'Curly'