it is now summer time and my brother is changing his oil. what oil weight should he get and what brand? thanks

 

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Viscosity - you'll hear a lot of opinions here. The owner's manual says 5W30 is preferred at all temperatures.

Brand - again, you'll hear a lot of opinions. I happen to think that brand doesn't matter as much as deciding whether to use conventional oil, pure synthetic, or a blend. The advantage of synthetic (and, to a lesser extent, synthetic blends) is that they flow better when cold, and they are more resistant to breakdown when hot. The disadvantage is cost.

I use 5W30 Mobil 1 synthetic.

 

Ditto what nsxtacy said. I also use 5w-30 Mobile 1 synthetic. Seems like they burn off more compared to others, though. I usually read about .25-.5 quarts less for every 1500 miles.

You might want to search, because I'm sure there are a few threads on this.

 

I also use Mobile 1 5w30. I seldom burn a drop.

As a side note, I used to burn .5 quart every 3000 with conventional 5w30.

 

I burn a ton of Mobil1 5W30. I usually end up adding at least a quart or two between oil changes.

Every time I hit VTEC I think I burn a couple tablespoons.

 

10w30. good weight.

 

i used to run mobil 1 5w-30 and found it burned really fast. Like a day at the dragstrip was about 1-1.5 quarts. Since ive switched to 10-30 mobil 1, i hardly notice any burning at al.

 

I use 5w40 full synth oil and use no oil between changes...but i do live in a colder climate

 

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That's what I use, works great, never had any problems and I live in TX.

 

10w40 full synthetic amsoil. It uses a little between oil changes but it is boosted and I drive it hard

 

i havent tried it but i read that redline oil actually makes horsepower, im skeptical, but may try it soon, costs an arm and a leg tho.

currently using 10w30, may try synthetic soon

 

5w30 will do for stock/nearly stock motor/setup. and it don't have to be synthetic.

&lt;-- 15w50 for this summer.. right now a mix of 5w40/15w50 comging from earlier spring oil change

 

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at cost of providing less lubrication, thinner oil should obviously allow engine to move more freely, isn't that the reason race cars are starting to run thinner oils and multi-viscocity, keep in mind they sometimes and can afford to replace engine every race. theres a reason, 5w30 10w30 like oils are energy concerving, and they're still fine for stock type engine, i woudol'nt run 5w20 just to save on fuel and possibly .02 more hp.

 

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The difference is not nearly that small...... but good earl off the autozone shelf will protect your motor just fine.

I need some of this: http://store.yahoo.com/ltbmoto....html in 0w20

The rated viscosity doesnt tell the whole story either.

 

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The rated viscosity doesnt tell the whole story either.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats true and a good point

 

what your oil cap says...5w-30

i use Castrol GTX on gsr. runs like rocky

 

10w40 here.

 

10w-40. Get the Truck and SUV stuff by Mobil One

 

I just bought a box of Mobil Clean 5000 5W-30 oil. Runs smooth.