Hi and thanks for your time and honesty.
I recently purchased a one owner, very clean inside out, no stains, factory grey paint, no mods, clean title, manual trans '08 Fit base model w/ 204k miles in very well cared for condition without hesitation after proper pre purchase inspection. It had a fresh oil change upon purchase. I did my first oil change after 2,500 miles using Kirkland 5W-20 full synthetic and a NAPA (Wix) Platinum oil filter and am curious on how many miles to wait for the next one? Normal city/highway driving rarely shifting over 3k rpm and 75-80mph on highway very smoothly.
Also, The idle was good but could be improved so the first 2k miles I used 87 octane except when using a 12 oz. Chevron Techron FI cleaner every 500 miles (4x) with a 93 octane full fill from empty. When using the 93 octane it was great and even better with synthetic oil making it feel like a 30k mile car. Will using 93 octane hurt anything if using it long term.
One more thing, the 5spd shifts great, but I'm contemplating on possibly changing the trans fluid due to the high miles, NO flush, just fill with same amount taken out or let it alone? Being a very well cared for Honda, I plan on doing the same care and doubling the milage it has and then some.
Thank you again for everything honest,
Rob G
1. 1 year/5k miles whichever comes first
2. It won't hurt anything but your wallet
3. I'd leave it alone but consult the owners manual
Thank you very much. The 93 octane only adds up to $8.55 a mo. more being a Costco member. Their fuel is on average $.50 less per gal than all others and carry 87 and 93 octane only.
how many miles to wait for the next one?
5k miles.
Will using 93 octane hurt anything if using it long term.
No, but it will empty your pocket faster.
changing the trans fluid
Consult with the user manual.
Thank you very much. The 93 octane only adds up to $8.55 a mo. more being a Costco member. Their fuel is on average $.50 less per gal than all others and carry 87 and 93 octane only.
Unless your engine management system adapts performance to gasoline octane there is no benefit to using premium gas. It's unlikely the Fit does that, usually it's high performance and turbocharged vehicles set up that way. Really you'd be better of spending the $8 on something else each month, but it's your money.
You’ll have to check your owner’s manual, but if I’m not mistaken, Honda recommends MTF to be changed every 30,000 miles using the Honda fluid.
Again, check your owner’s manual for the exact details.
