Best oil for integras?
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From: Falmouth, Va
I use Mobil 1 or Royal Purple 10w-30 in my LS/VTEC. Convental oils boil at 250 Degrees and coke very quickly. Synthetic allows for better performance and does not allow for crank drag like convential oil.
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From: tampa bay area
well i just did an oild change dont know what oil it had in it but i used mobile 1 10w30 and a oem filter from honda....but now i have a tap any reason?.......some one told me since my car has 136,000 miles i should use like 20w50 is dis tru?
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From: The Left Lane
Originally Posted by SP00NFed
what about fram's higher line of oil filters...you think they are a little better than the cheap 3$ filters
I won't give an up-or-down vote until I see detailed pics of the filter internals and a lab report of how well the filter membrane performs.
But my initial impression is that talk is cheap.
Our motors deserve the very best in fluids and filters.
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From: CT
Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
I'd steer clear of that engine restore. :eh: I used it as a get-by on my GTi, just before I was going to major engine work. When I tore down the old motor, I was shocked at the sludgy crap around the bottom piston rings. No wonder they claim an increase in compression...
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Since I'm in a more temperate climate, I run Castrol GTX 5w30 and Hastings #403 filters.
[Don't run any of that FRAM crap, you hear?
]
Since super-cold starting temps aren't an issue, I use a lighter weight oil.
Given your northeastly winters, the 10/40 is a good compromise.
h:Since I'm in a more temperate climate, I run Castrol GTX 5w30 and Hastings #403 filters.
[Don't run any of that FRAM crap, you hear?
] Since super-cold starting temps aren't an issue, I use a lighter weight oil.
Given your northeastly winters, the 10/40 is a good compromise.
Back to the topic, I run Mobil 1 5W30 for a multitude of reasons, but mainly so I can double my normal oil change interval (because changing the oil is a pain)
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From: CT
Originally Posted by stoner02420
well i just did an oild change dont know what oil it had in it but i used mobile 1 10w30 and a oem filter from honda....but now i have a tap any reason?.......some one told me since my car has 136,000 miles i should use like 20w50 is dis tru?
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From: NH
Originally Posted by csprague
Higher weight oil for lower temperatures?? Explain your reasoning??
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From: CT
Originally Posted by DVPGSR
A higher weight oil will be thicker than a lower weight oil. If you live in a southern climate where the weather is hotter having a higher weight oil in your car will not break down as much as a lighter weight oil. Conversely, in a northern, colder climate a lower weight oil is not as thick and will be better for an engine on a cold, winter day. It all breaks down to the viscosity level of the oil.