I have just over 5000 miles on my new 2006 Honda Civic. My engine oil life is 15 %, and the service indicator light has come on. Should I take my car to the dealer for its first service, or should I try to save a few bucks and have the service done at a reputable garage.

 

i don't know about your dealer, but my first oil change is free at the dealer.

 

dealership would prolly be better than jiffy lube or any shop like that...i just dont trust jiffy lube or places like that..

 

Same here... You should call your dealership and try to get a free oil change. Just tell them to quit being cheap bastards.

 

im very surpised that the new 8th gen service indicators are not a-tuned for synthetic. I would strongly reccommend that you switch over to it.

 

I am running synthetic oil in it now. In addition to the oil change, I plan on getting the tires rotated. I just might buy a new air filter myself and slap it on. That will save a few bucks.