oil change
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From: Tucson AZ
i use pennzoil or mobil oil, just the cheap 10w30 types no synthetic, and always use MTL or just regular 10w30 in the tranny, i USED to use redline mtl until i blew my tranny twice and thats when i found out that redline is thicker than regular 10w30 which when u rev the piss outta ur engine like i do it actually puts more stress on the tranny, so id suggest not using it and just use honda mtl or regular motor oil (which i do). most hondas do come with 5w30 motor oil because it is thinner and gives u better gas mileage and causes less stress on the engine, but at the same time once ur engine gets a little older id suggest switching to 10w30 after about 5 years, for ppl with old cars like my 15 year old crx id suggest the 10w30 for sure...
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From: Chicago area
Originally posted by SRD_DC2
I use Mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30 in my integra. I noticed alot of people use 10w-30. I know it probably doesnt make a big difference between the two, but dont honda's come with 5w-30 from the factory, and isnt it recommended also? I'm just basing this on what I learned in school. They say when a auto co. recommends a specific type of oil, its because of the little pores or oil passages in the engine, and that if the oil used is to thick, than the oil would not pass through as smoothly, therefore the engine/engine parts would not be lubricated as well. Is this true? And what is the Mobil 0w-40 for...an employee at the store told its to be used with new cars...(sure)
I use Mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30 in my integra. I noticed alot of people use 10w-30. I know it probably doesnt make a big difference between the two, but dont honda's come with 5w-30 from the factory, and isnt it recommended also? I'm just basing this on what I learned in school. They say when a auto co. recommends a specific type of oil, its because of the little pores or oil passages in the engine, and that if the oil used is to thick, than the oil would not pass through as smoothly, therefore the engine/engine parts would not be lubricated as well. Is this true? And what is the Mobil 0w-40 for...an employee at the store told its to be used with new cars...(sure)
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From: Houston, TX
Apparently, Honda switched the 6th gens (98-02) from 5W-30 to 5W-20 for the 01-02 Accords. Why?
My '02 Accord runs on the recommended 5W-20 (dealership does the oil changes), but I don't know if it's safe for autocross use.
Should I be using 5w-30?
My '02 Accord runs on the recommended 5W-20 (dealership does the oil changes), but I don't know if it's safe for autocross use.
Should I be using 5w-30?
Power of Dreams
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: San Jose Ca
Originally posted by LX4CYL
Apparently, Honda switched the 6th gens (98-02) from 5W-30 to 5W-20 for the 01-02 Accords. Why?
My '02 Accord runs on the recommended 5W-20 (dealership does the oil changes), but I don't know if it's safe for autocross use.
Should I be using 5w-30?
Apparently, Honda switched the 6th gens (98-02) from 5W-30 to 5W-20 for the 01-02 Accords. Why?
My '02 Accord runs on the recommended 5W-20 (dealership does the oil changes), but I don't know if it's safe for autocross use.
Should I be using 5w-30?
half 5W-30 and half 5W-20
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From: Miami, Florida
Re: oil change
Originally posted by Phat8186
I have a 96 accord VTEC and i was wondering what kinda oil other people use in there honda's. I have always used fram filter and castrol syntec 10w40. is there any other better brands out there that i can use or that anyone would recomend.
Also i want to do my transmission fluids cause i think i am down to a table spoon of oil so it is due time lol. What kinda trans oil should i use, rather what is the best treatmant that i can do for my transmission when i fill it and drain. is slick 50 a good thing to put in ur tranny? i could really use some info on this situation i am kinda clueless. much appreciated on some advice and some help in this situation thanks
I have a 96 accord VTEC and i was wondering what kinda oil other people use in there honda's. I have always used fram filter and castrol syntec 10w40. is there any other better brands out there that i can use or that anyone would recomend.
Also i want to do my transmission fluids cause i think i am down to a table spoon of oil so it is due time lol. What kinda trans oil should i use, rather what is the best treatmant that i can do for my transmission when i fill it and drain. is slick 50 a good thing to put in ur tranny? i could really use some info on this situation i am kinda clueless. much appreciated on some advice and some help in this situation thanks
i use to run valvoline then redline oil and now mobil 1 syn because i'm turboed
Boost Lee
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Shithole Az
man i must not take good care of my car or must have been drunk everytime i chose my oil because i use Valvoline 10w40. i thought forever that that was the normal oil to use in a car. i guess i should have done more research like i am today since i have a b16a2 vtec, which i have never had before. do you guys think i have done harm to my engine for using 10w40??? i am definately gunna change to 5w30 when i do my oil change here pretty quick.