Oil Change, Substandard Filters, and Third Brake Light

For a scheduled oil change, filters, oil, and a drain plug sealing ring were ordered. However, oil filters of questionable quality were delivered twice from a-a.by and mg.by.

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On the third attempt, filters and oil that fully matched the previous set’s weight and appearance were delivered.

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Statistics between changes:

  • 5,691 km driven
  • 153 engine hours
  • 520 liters of AI-98 consumed
  • 10.9 L/100km fuel efficiency
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Nearly 12 years in service, the third brake light bulb was replaced with an identical one.

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  • Engine oil filter / Honda 15400RTA003 / 11 USD

  • Drain plug sealing ring / Honda 94109-140-00 / 1 USD

  • Engine oil / Honda Ultra Leo 0W20 (0821799974, 4L, Japan) / 43 USD

  • Air filter / Honda 17220R60U00 / 18 USD

  • Third brake light bulb / Honda 34295SJ8003 / 2 USD

  • Total cost: 87 USD

  • Mileage: 217 104 km