best vtec oil?
04-09-2006, 10:17 PM
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i heard for synthetic the longer you run it the better (4-6k miles)
what about just regular oil? any takes on that?
and the how many quarts are you guys putting into your h22s.
i usually put just a gallon =4 quarts but when ever i measure the dip stick it's barely passing the first dot. you think i need to add another half quart?
what about just regular oil? any takes on that?
and the how many quarts are you guys putting into your h22s.
i usually put just a gallon =4 quarts but when ever i measure the dip stick it's barely passing the first dot. you think i need to add another half quart?
04-09-2006, 10:33 PM
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Re: (hu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Besides not being made by Fram what are the other advantages of the S 2000 filter on the Prelude?</TD></TR></TABLE>
larger filter, more filtering media.
i believe this comes at the cost of a little bit of oil pressure though.
larger filter, more filtering media.
i believe this comes at the cost of a little bit of oil pressure though.
04-09-2006, 11:24 PM
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Re: (pprreelluuddee)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pprreelluuddee »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and the how many quarts are you guys putting into your h22s.
i usually put just a gallon =4 quarts but when ever i measure the dip stick it's barely passing the first dot. you think i need to add another half quart?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah you need to add some, the H22 takes nearly 5 quarts. Check your manual, I don't have mine in front of me but it's like 4.8 quarts per oil change.
i usually put just a gallon =4 quarts but when ever i measure the dip stick it's barely passing the first dot. you think i need to add another half quart?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah you need to add some, the H22 takes nearly 5 quarts. Check your manual, I don't have mine in front of me but it's like 4.8 quarts per oil change.
04-09-2006, 11:43 PM
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Good lord people, 2k and 4k? Any half decent synthetic will last AT LEAST 7500 miles; PERIOD. If you want to waste money please throw it my way. I change my oil @ 10-12k, and have gotten it tested only to find that there's still 5k of life still in there. This is just with cheapest full synthetic on the market, Mobil 1.
04-10-2006, 12:00 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by M2B4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">h22 hold 5.1 q of oil from empty thats from honda</TD></TR></TABLE>
Isn't that with a complete overhaul? Anyways pprreelluuddee isn't putting enough oil in his engine.
Isn't that with a complete overhaul? Anyways pprreelluuddee isn't putting enough oil in his engine.
04-10-2006, 02:18 PM
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Re: (hu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I want to give it a try. What year should I buy the S 2000 filter for? My Lude is a 96. I currently use a K&N filter.</TD></TR></TABLE>
For the s2k filter, just go to a honda dealership parts desk and ask for a "s2000 oil filter and washer." They are made by toyo roki.
For the s2k filter, just go to a honda dealership parts desk and ask for a "s2000 oil filter and washer." They are made by toyo roki.
04-11-2006, 12:45 PM
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Everyone here says how great synthetic oil is... but I think you're forgetting that the engine has 130,000 miles. If you've been using non-synthetic (regular) oil all this time, why not stick with it?
If your engine burns regular oil, it is almost guaranteed that it will burn even more with synthetic, as it is much thinner, and flows easier. Also, synthetic oil affects the seals... so beware with a high mileage engine... just a heads up, synthetic isn't going to solve any problems if that's what you're looking for.
And in my opinion, 2-3k for synthetic change is way too often, but hey, if that's what makes you happy, then go nuts.
If your engine burns regular oil, it is almost guaranteed that it will burn even more with synthetic, as it is much thinner, and flows easier. Also, synthetic oil affects the seals... so beware with a high mileage engine... just a heads up, synthetic isn't going to solve any problems if that's what you're looking for.
And in my opinion, 2-3k for synthetic change is way too often, but hey, if that's what makes you happy, then go nuts.
04-11-2006, 01:09 PM
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OP: if it has had dino oil before, keep using it
if you want to know what synthetic to run, use mobil1 10w-30 and change it every 8000 miles, and use a better filter than the FRAM crap....
if you want to know what synthetic to run, use mobil1 10w-30 and change it every 8000 miles, and use a better filter than the FRAM crap....
04-11-2006, 06:38 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by absoludely »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mobil 1 is a great daily synthetic but not made for the track so even if u do use it there, it's highly recommended u change it once ur done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL that's the biggest pile of rubbish I've ever seen.
LOL that's the biggest pile of rubbish I've ever seen.
04-11-2006, 06:44 PM
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lol i kept my redline in the car long after i came back from the course
7 sessions at 20 minutes each all WOT, i'm sure if i would have done a blackstone analysis it would have been fine
7 sessions at 20 minutes each all WOT, i'm sure if i would have done a blackstone analysis it would have been fine
04-12-2006, 04:07 AM
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Honda recomends 5w-30 oil. whats the benefit or reasoning behind running 10w-30? Local weather highs and lows?
Also, Honda makes a filter for our engines. It is the right size so you dont lose oil pressure and i'm hoping its made better than a fram. Any comments on that?
Also, Honda makes a filter for our engines. It is the right size so you dont lose oil pressure and i'm hoping its made better than a fram. Any comments on that?
04-12-2006, 04:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by syntax420 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Honda recomends 5w-30 oil. whats the benefit or reasoning behind running 10w-30? Local weather highs and lows?
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Honda recommends...
H22a1 - 10w-30
H23a1 - 5w-30
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Honda recommends...
H22a1 - 10w-30
H23a1 - 5w-30
04-12-2006, 09:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95PreludeSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Honda recommends...
H22a1 - 10w-30
H23a1 - 5w-30</TD></TR></TABLE>
I just called my local Honda monger and they recommended 5w-30 for my h22a4. I only have the helms for a 4th gen. Does anyone have a 5th gen helms to confirm this?
Honda recommends...
H22a1 - 10w-30
H23a1 - 5w-30</TD></TR></TABLE>
I just called my local Honda monger and they recommended 5w-30 for my h22a4. I only have the helms for a 4th gen. Does anyone have a 5th gen helms to confirm this?
04-12-2006, 09:08 AM
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Re: (syntax420)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by syntax420 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just called my local Honda monger and they recommended 5w-30 for my h22a4. I only have the helms for a 4th gen. Does anyone have a 5th gen helms to confirm this?</TD></TR></TABLE>
manual states that if your temperatures are above freezing you can run either 5-30 or 10-30.
manual states that if your temperatures are above freezing you can run either 5-30 or 10-30.
04-12-2006, 10:02 AM
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Re: best vtec oil? (lewdlude)
if ur using royal purple and ur changing ur oil that often i think ur wasting ur money. its just retarded. royal purple is expensive as hell if u didnt notice and it is one of the best kind of oil out right now.