Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX

Meraut · 06-30-2012, 12:28 PM

Title says it all, swapped to Mobil 1 HM but it seems to cause the engine to idle loudly. Any thoughts on what kind of oil is best/advised? Thanks in advance.

nus_dogg · 06-30-2012, 01:51 PM

I would try Amsoil. Quite expensive but worth it cause you know it's quality. I've switched over from Mobile 1 too and notice a huge difference. My engine tends to run smoother from what I can feel.

Meraut · 06-30-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nus_dogg

I would try Amsoil. Quite expensive but worth it cause you know it's quality. I've switched over from Mobile 1 too and notice a huge difference. My engine tends to run smoother from what I can feel.

Awesome, is there a specialized dealer or can it be purchased online? None of the auto stores ive checked in my area seem to have that in stock. (Kragen/O'reily, Autozone)

TOO MUCH TORQUE · 06-30-2012, 08:07 PM

amsoil is a waste of money in your accord. put in valvoline maxlife 5w-30 in your car and it will keep chugging away

Knightrider03m · 07-01-2012, 12:19 AM

My 1st oil change was with Mobil One high mileage. My Accord seem to be doing quite well with it. With that being said, Valvoline would be my next best oil of the Mobil isn't working out for you.

Meraut · 07-06-2012, 11:00 AM

all right thanks for the input

Arthas · 07-06-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TOO MUCH TORQUE

amsoil is a waste of money in your accord. put in valvoline maxlife 5w-30 in your car and it will keep chugging away

Best answer in this thread

Im using the recycled valvoline oil right now and its working great. Ill never use Mobil 1 or Amsoil in an engine that doesnt require it. That "smooth" feeling you get is from all the money you wasted using synthetic oil.q

StreetsideStig · 07-06-2012, 12:41 PM

I've always preferred Valvolene Max-Life. But I never got mine up to 400k! Awesome!

CD5B2 · 07-06-2012, 09:14 PM

Pennzoil high mileage does the trick.

19Accord97 · 07-06-2012, 09:33 PM

If I could find the valvoline recylcled oil for a decent price I would use that.

I just switched from Castrol high mileage to valvoline high mileage. I ONLY use Bosch oil filters.

2stripeAccord · 07-07-2012, 04:17 AM

my accord loves valvoline max also. purrs gently afterwards

tmoor · 07-07-2012, 04:54 AM

What brand oil was used the last 20 years / 400,000 miles in this car? It must be pretty good so why change now....

RocKrawler · 07-07-2012, 10:34 AM

The only time I use synthetic in an old engine is just before a smog check - buddy is a smog tech and if the motor has any blow-by it will reduce emissions compared to dino oil. otherwise Valvoline works great

AccidentproWn · 07-07-2012, 11:02 AM

I use Amsoil and change my oil every 25,000 miles.

theBB1er · 07-07-2012, 11:51 AM

penzoil 5w30 non synthetic, the one that has a cleaning agent in it. I might try 5w30 or 10w30 non synthetic high mileage oil next time.

ive seen semi-synthetic oil and im wondering if anyone runs that.

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Originally Posted by AccidentproWn

I use Amsoil and change my oil every 25,000 miles.

serious?

oil should be changed regardless every 6 months or it'll break down, unless your car is burning a lot of oil in which case its constantly getting new oil so you just have to change the filter. oil filter should at least be getting changed lol...

DCFIVER · 07-07-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tmoor

What brand oil was used the last 20 years / 400,000 miles in this car? It must be pretty good so why change now....

Best answer in the thread...

DCFIVER · 07-07-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by theBB1er

oil should be changed regardless every 6 months or it'll break down....

LoL,What exactly would break down???

( Dont do it homie...youre wrong)

theBB1er · 07-07-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DCFIVER

LoL,What exactly would break down???

( Dont do it homie...youre wrong)

the oil not the car lol

DCFIVER · 07-07-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by theBB1er

the oil not the car lol

I got it, I was poking fun at you. Asking you what specifically in the oil will break down. Nevermind. The oil will not necessarily break down with in a certain time period.

AccidentproWn · 07-07-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by theBB1er

serious?

oil should be changed regardless every 6 months or it'll break down, unless your car is burning a lot of oil in which case its constantly getting new oil so you just have to change the filter. oil filter should at least be getting changed lol...

I'm super serious. Are you serious?

1Sick6 · 07-08-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AccidentproWn

I'm super serious. Are you serious?

Synthetic oil doesn't break down as quickly as conventional - that's the whole point of synthetic. That and they can achieve very good cold viscosities.

But on a high mileage engine, synthetic is normally considered a bad idea unless you want oil leaks. keeping your engine oil clean is your best bet.

djkurious · 07-09-2012, 03:54 AM

I previously used 5W-30 Pennzoil and Napa Gold filter. Now I use Mobil 1 5W-30 synthetic high mileage and a Napa Gold filter.

Meraut · 07-09-2012, 07:33 AM

not quite sure what oil was used over the passed years, got it used a while back

hondamark35 · 07-09-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Meraut

Title says it all, swapped to Mobil 1 HM but it seems to cause the engine to idle loudly. Any thoughts on what kind of oil is best/advised? Thanks in advance.

As you may have noticed already asking this kind of question in a (relatively) general forum will get you so many different answers you may as well just pick at random.

not to say any of the answers given so far are good, or bad, but to really get down to the nitty gritty and know you got the right stuff, surf on over to this site- Bob is the Oil Guy there is more info there about oil and auto lubricants than you'll ever care to know.

Hidenplanvew · 07-09-2012, 04:52 PM

Castrol gtx.. Mobil 1 sucks

06-30-2012, 12:28 PM	#1
Meraut Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 86 iTrader Rating: (0)	Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX Title says it all, swapped to Mobil 1 HM but it seems to cause the engine to idle loudly. Any thoughts on what kind of oil is best/advised? Thanks in advance.

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TOO MUCH TORQUE Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,900 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX amsoil is a waste of money in your accord. put in valvoline maxlife 5w-30 in your car and it will keep chugging away

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Knightrider03m Honda-Tech Member 1993 Honda Accord Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 85 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX My 1st oil change was with Mobil One high mileage. My Accord seem to be doing quite well with it. With that being said, Valvoline would be my next best oil of the Mobil isn't working out for you. __________________ 1993 Honda Accord LX 5 Speed

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Meraut Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 86 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX all right thanks for the input

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CD5B2 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 132 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX Pennzoil high mileage does the trick.

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19Accord97 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,066 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX If I could find the valvoline recylcled oil for a decent price I would use that. I just switched from Castrol high mileage to valvoline high mileage. I ONLY use Bosch oil filters.

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2stripeAccord Honda-Tech Member 1995 Honda Accord Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 10 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX my accord loves valvoline max also. purrs gently afterwards __________________ Your mom

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tmoor Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX What brand oil was used the last 20 years / 400,000 miles in this car? It must be pretty good so why change now....

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RocKrawler Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX The only time I use synthetic in an old engine is just before a smog check - buddy is a smog tech and if the motor has any blow-by it will reduce emissions compared to dino oil. otherwise Valvoline works great

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AccidentproWn Honda-Tech Member 1970 Honda CL90 My Garage Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 526 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX I use Amsoil and change my oil every 25,000 miles. __________________ "Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted." --Aldous Huxley

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djkurious Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, Tn, USA Posts: 708 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX I previously used 5W-30 Pennzoil and Napa Gold filter. Now I use Mobil 1 5W-30 synthetic high mileage and a Napa Gold filter. __________________ 95 Accord EX MT

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Meraut Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 86 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Best motor oil for a 400xxx mileage 92 Accord LX not quite sure what oil was used over the passed years, got it used a while back

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