Originally Posted by cbags05
Ok, well I suppose I should listen to you...after all you've been doing this for quite a while. A Civic Ex probably wouldn't be a bad place to start anyway...in the lowest class. Then work my way up a little as I get better.
Is there a performance advantage to using synthetic oil? I've always just used what the dealer recommended.
I recommend starting out with what you have. Cheapest way. And also I think the quickest way to learn. People who shove all these parts on their car and then attend an event find out they are in the hardest class and it's not much fun to be against purpose built race cars that are $100,000 or more.
There is a little performance advantage when using synthetic oils. It's a little slicker and doesn't break down from heat and friction as quickly, so your parts stay lubed up better. PLus you don't have to change your oil as much either. Look up on GOOGLE.COM to find out more info.
I use Amsoil and Royal Purple oils. In the summer I use 0w-30 and in the winter use 5w-30.
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