Synthetic worth it?
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Originally posted by Wharbone
Ok, stupid question here. If I just change my filter and not my oil, will oil go all over, or will it be just like it normally is when I change oil where a little oil comes out. Sorry for asking, but I've always drained my oil before I took the filter off.
Ok, stupid question here. If I just change my filter and not my oil, will oil go all over, or will it be just like it normally is when I change oil where a little oil comes out. Sorry for asking, but I've always drained my oil before I took the filter off.
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Originally posted by Mike94CivicEX
I always thought that too, but if you're car has cooled down enough, all the oil will be in the pan and since the oil pump isn't running, it can't get to the filter. I assume a little will be left in the filter, but not much.
I always thought that too, but if you're car has cooled down enough, all the oil will be in the pan and since the oil pump isn't running, it can't get to the filter. I assume a little will be left in the filter, but not much.
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Don't know if it's been mentioned, but don't switch to synthetic on OLDER motors with high mileage.
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Originally posted by Dimi
I heard higher mileage with older motors can cause leaks if you go to synthetic...
Mine has 116k and it's 1995. Think it'll be ok?
I heard higher mileage with older motors can cause leaks if you go to synthetic...
Mine has 116k and it's 1995. Think it'll be ok?
I'd say just leave it with whichever oil you were using already.
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I actually had a 1988 CRX Si with 100K miles on it and switched to synthetic and had no problems.
Also when you switch to synthetics your car should get better mpg and run a tad cooler.
Also when you switch to synthetics your car should get better mpg and run a tad cooler.
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Originally posted by CivicSiRacer
I actually had a 1988 CRX Si with 100K miles on it and switched to synthetic and had no problems.
Also when you switch to synthetics your car should get better mpg and run a tad cooler.
I actually had a 1988 CRX Si with 100K miles on it and switched to synthetic and had no problems.
Also when you switch to synthetics your car should get better mpg and run a tad cooler.
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