oil question
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Re: oil question (VINtegra91)
Yes, you can use synthetic oil. I use Mobil1 10w30 in my 92 Integra with 153k miles, I don't have any issues with burning/oil consumption, but some cars may have issues.
I would first try switching to a heavier weight synthetic (10w30) since it's summer time (when it goes below 20 degrees, you should probably use 5w30). You should check your oil level every 1,000 miles or so, if you lose some oil, add a little bit to top it off, and keep track of oil loss over your Oil change interval (3k, 5k, 7k, whichever you prefer). After a few oil changes with synthetic, you should notice the oil consumption leveling out and decreasing, if not, you should try to move to a different synthetic oil that is known for less burning, or a High Mileage formulation that has seal conditioners and leak preventing agents.
Over time, you should be able to find a good synthetic oil that will not burn much, and will provide extra protection and longer intervals over the usual conventional oils. Usually Mobil1 is most likely to burn, but is also considered one of the best Off-the-shelf synthetics around. If you don't like it, try Castrol Syntec and keep working your way around the oil companies. Look at http://www.bobistheoilguy.com for more thorough info on oils and how to do a UOA (Used Oil Analysis), which will help you diagnose your motor's health and decide on an oil change interval.
As for tranny fluid, I assume you are talking about a 5spd, so I would use Honda MTF or GM Syncromesh. If you notice any grinds in your tranny, a lot of people use GM/Pennzoil Syncromesh or GM Syncromesh Friction Modified. I don't have grinds and have used both Honda MTF and Pennzoil Sync. with very good results.
Modified by purplegsr (Exospeed) at 7:22 PM 4/15/2005
I would first try switching to a heavier weight synthetic (10w30) since it's summer time (when it goes below 20 degrees, you should probably use 5w30). You should check your oil level every 1,000 miles or so, if you lose some oil, add a little bit to top it off, and keep track of oil loss over your Oil change interval (3k, 5k, 7k, whichever you prefer). After a few oil changes with synthetic, you should notice the oil consumption leveling out and decreasing, if not, you should try to move to a different synthetic oil that is known for less burning, or a High Mileage formulation that has seal conditioners and leak preventing agents.
Over time, you should be able to find a good synthetic oil that will not burn much, and will provide extra protection and longer intervals over the usual conventional oils. Usually Mobil1 is most likely to burn, but is also considered one of the best Off-the-shelf synthetics around. If you don't like it, try Castrol Syntec and keep working your way around the oil companies. Look at http://www.bobistheoilguy.com for more thorough info on oils and how to do a UOA (Used Oil Analysis), which will help you diagnose your motor's health and decide on an oil change interval.
As for tranny fluid, I assume you are talking about a 5spd, so I would use Honda MTF or GM Syncromesh. If you notice any grinds in your tranny, a lot of people use GM/Pennzoil Syncromesh or GM Syncromesh Friction Modified. I don't have grinds and have used both Honda MTF and Pennzoil Sync. with very good results.
Modified by purplegsr (Exospeed) at 7:22 PM 4/15/2005
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Re: oil question (purplegsr (Exospeed))
thanks alot man.. yea its 5spd. ill go buy some of that stuff right now. burning oil wont do anything bad right? you just see some come out the tail pipe??
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Re: oil question (VINtegra91)
When you burn oil it means either your rings are going, or the valve seals are going bad. If you are not buring anything right now you should not have any problems.
If the tranny is shifting fine go with Honda MTF, it is $4.50(depending on dealer) and will work just fine. The GM seems to do good things if you are getting some grinds or notchey shifting.
There are a ton of articles about the Honda and GM MTF, do a search and see what you come up with. After everything is said and done I went with Honda as i dont have any tranny issues.
If the tranny is shifting fine go with Honda MTF, it is $4.50(depending on dealer) and will work just fine. The GM seems to do good things if you are getting some grinds or notchey shifting.
There are a ton of articles about the Honda and GM MTF, do a search and see what you come up with. After everything is said and done I went with Honda as i dont have any tranny issues.
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