ive never done an oil change my self but from what i have heard its really really easy....so i figured i would try it out....what i wanna know is what would be the best type of oil and the best oil filter to use.....

 

mobil 1 filters are among the best you can buy at most auto stores.

as for oil, there are many many diff opinions on it. Mobil 1 synthetic is supposed to be a good off teh shelf synthetic, but its expensive... ive heard many say redline synthetic is among the best you can get, not the racing oil but their general synthetic.

 

mobil 1 at walmart is only like 18 bucks for a huge thing of it....what number should i use _w-_??? what would be best

 

I use Mobil 1 syn. 10w-40 in the summer and 10w-50 in the winter. your motor will thank you, trust me

 

that is pretty thick, 40/50 weight is too thick for my taste. I use 5w30 all year round, while others use 10w30 in hot climates.

Honda recommends 5w30 for 4th/5th gens i believe, 10w30 if needed and 5w20 for 6th gens and up.

 

well how many miles do you have on your car? is your car using synthetic oil right now?

a. If you have high milage car and haven't been running synthetic then Mobile 1 High Milage formula is the best you can get.

b. Valvoline high milage is 2nd best IMHO.

1. If you have low milage and your car has been running synthetic then, Mobile 1 Tri-Synthetic is the best you can do, but its a tad expensive per bottle.

Filter:

I usually go use the same filter brand as the oil I get which is Mobile 1. If you don't want to go that route then, Mobile 1 > Bosch > Fram

 

Does it really make a big difference? I used the cheap WalMart brand for both my oil and my filter, 10w-30, and it worked good as far as I can tell.

 

i use 10w30 in my car (about 4.5 quarts) normally buy mine at cosco in bulk so the price point or manufactor really isnt a concern. filter wise i use modil 1 only

 

4.5 quarts? I only poured like 3 in mine.

 

then your running real short then read your users manual if you think i'm wrong
the I4's need 4.5 quarts of oil normally i put 4quarts in and keep the extra bottle till i hit about another 1500miles then i pour it in.