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new 2010 Honda Fit, oil change interval?

i have a 2010 honda fit w/ around 5k miles on it at this point. the car tells me i have 50% oil life left, which i assume means i have some time to go before it tells me i need an oil change.

Don’t try to out-think the engineers, they put the oil monitor in for a reason. Sure, you can change your oil according to 1950s mythology, but you’d be wasting your money. Doing the basic maintenance as recommended by the engineers will still get 300k out of your Honda — doing extra oil changes may net you 50k more. Hardly seems worth the extra outlay, to me.

Both oil and engines have evolved drastically over the last 60 years, and the engineers have a pretty good idea about what the car really needs, and the car sensors do a good job of monitoring the oil. The manufacturer recommendation is to change the oil when the monitor gets to 15% (but before 0%), and the sensor will combine the oil change with other services, such as tire rotations, so you get one handy reminder and fewer trips to the mechanic.

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A Deeper Look At The 2010 Honda Civic Si

The 2010 Honda Civic SI is available in a four door sedan or a 2 door coupe model. The flagship of the 2010 Civic line from Honda the SI is a sleek, well designed car that offers quite a few features for it’s relatively low base MSRP of around $22,000. Taking a look at features in the new line of these compact models from Honda, the Civic SI can only be topped by the Hybrid model.

The Base features which are included in all of the Civic models are pretty standard however here is a list of the features as listed by Honda that make the SI stand out.

Civic SI Sedan features:
197-hp, 2.0-liter, DOHC i-VTEC
4-cylinder engine
Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
Helical limited-slip differential
17-inch alloy wheels
Rear wing spoiler
Fog lights
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)/Brake Assist
Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel
A A Aluminum shift knob with leather
Textured aluminum pedals
Deep-bolstered sport seats with red stitching
350-watt AM /FM/CD premium audio system with 7 speakers, including subwoofer

SI Coupe features:

197-hp, 2.0-liter, DOHC i-VTEC
4-cylinder engine
Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
Helical limited-slip differential
17-inch alloy wheels
Rear wing spoiler
Fog lights
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
Brake Assist
Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel
A A Aluminum shift knob with leather
Textured aluminum pedals
Deep-bolstered sport seats with red stitching
Tachometer with rev-limit indicator

Honda has a history of making cars that have a high resale value and the award winning Honda service. The SI continues this tradition. With excellent handling, smooth ride, and plenty of room considering the compact size the Civic SI meets or exceeds nearly all expectations of a compact car these days. The safety features of the carI include front and side impact airbags, 4 wheel disc brakes, Automatic seatbelt tensioning system, anti lock brakes, day time running lights, and an active front head restraint system. The safety features on these Honda models make them among the safest compacts on the road.

The SI follows a long line of Civic models in making this a great option for compact car buyers. Buyers can take advantage of Honda financing and the award winning Honda Care service to make their purchase not only budget friendly but have peace of mind knowing that the maintenance and repairs will be performed promptly to keep them on the road. Honda has yet again brought car buyers an affordable, sleek, sporty and fuel efficient car that is not only comfortable and fun to drive but looks great on the road.

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