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04-12-2002, 10:47 AM
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synthetic oil
i just called in to bring my lude for service and when i told the guy i want synthetic he said it's not needed for honda because it will make no difference at all. so i said ok and went with regular oil. is he right?
i also asked how much it would be to get mudflaps installed and he quoted me $145 CAD. is that a ripoff or what..?
i also asked how much it would be to get mudflaps installed and he quoted me $145 CAD. is that a ripoff or what..?
04-12-2002, 11:11 AM
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Re: synthetic oil (pr0digy1)
In my opinion, yes synthetic oil makes a difference, it will increase the longevity of your motor. I swear by Mobil 1.
Check http://www.handaaccessories.com/ for the mudflaps. But mudflaps are kinda gross looking so don't check there
[Modified by Chris93Si, 3:12 PM 4/12/2002]
Check http://www.handaaccessories.com/ for the mudflaps. But mudflaps are kinda gross looking so don't check there
[Modified by Chris93Si, 3:12 PM 4/12/2002]
04-12-2002, 12:15 PM
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Re: synthetic oil (Chris93Si)
i want the mudflaps not for the looks but for the use. it rains here alot and my doors always have tons of dirt on them from the front tires and i think mudflaps would fix that problem. what do u think..?
04-12-2002, 06:14 PM
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Re: synthetic oil (chanluder)
The guy sounds like the traditional high school drop out that picked up a job as a no brain mechanic. Synthetic oil has several characteristics that no other traditional motor oil has.
-Lower Volatility (tendency of an oil to break down)
-Lower friction which equivalates to lower engine temp, increased hp (minimal).
-Less prone to coking, varnishing, and sludge build up.
-It faciliates engine startup and minimizes friction and wear at extremely low ambient temps.
-Maintains viscosity (shear stable).
-Remember, synthetic give you the option of changing the oil at a longer interval. It still must be done every 3000 miles. That's my personal change point anyway.
There are plently more characteristics that make synthetic better, but I think you get the idea. Keep in mind if your just putting around town and never really lay on your car a lot , synthetic isn't going to offer an advantage. It just ads extra protection for those of us who like to drive in the "vtec zone" a lot.
Recommended oil; Castrol Syntec (Good ****!)
Hope this helps.
-Lower Volatility (tendency of an oil to break down)
-Lower friction which equivalates to lower engine temp, increased hp (minimal).
-Less prone to coking, varnishing, and sludge build up.
-It faciliates engine startup and minimizes friction and wear at extremely low ambient temps.
-Maintains viscosity (shear stable).
-Remember, synthetic give you the option of changing the oil at a longer interval. It still must be done every 3000 miles. That's my personal change point anyway.
There are plently more characteristics that make synthetic better, but I think you get the idea. Keep in mind if your just putting around town and never really lay on your car a lot , synthetic isn't going to offer an advantage. It just ads extra protection for those of us who like to drive in the "vtec zone" a lot.
Recommended oil; Castrol Syntec (Good ****!)
Hope this helps.
04-12-2002, 09:00 PM
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Re: synthetic oil (gary21kg1)
The guy sounds like the traditional high school drop out that picked up a job as a no brain mechanic.
oh and on a related topic, I agree, I swear by mobil 1 synthetic
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