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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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What oil does everyone run in here? and why?
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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mobil one 5w30 synthetic cause i like it and so does my motor
nah I have heard (puts flame suit on) mercedes has torn apart engines strictly run on mobil one for many miles and they show little or no wear
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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There are so many threads that discuss which oil to use.

I use castrol because I liked it in my mustang.

Just do yourself a favor and stay away from recycled oil.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Pennzoil 10w30 in the summer. The detergents rock.

Read up if you want...

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Amsoil 5W30 full Synthetic. I run it because it's the best.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Yup. Go with the mobil 1 synthetic ....that stuff runs clean man.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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you recieve a Nacho cheese pretzel combo (thats what im eatin right now)
for being the first H-T'er to actually agree with me
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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<FONT COLOR="purple">Royal Purple.</FONT> Works like champ

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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Man, you all like wasting money huh? I'll bet you change your synthetic oil every 3,000 miles too, don't ya?

Twits.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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I do.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Man, you all like wasting money huh? I'll bet you change your synthetic oil every 3,000 miles too, don't ya?

Twits.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah they are idiots, every 3000 with synthetic.. LOL

i use castrol part synthetic every 3k miles so i guess im only 1/2 an idiot?
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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part synthetic? you mean synthetic blend?
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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fully synthetic 10w-30 mobil 1 and k&n oil filter. its the best
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 03:55 AM
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5W20 with a bosche filter every 5000km or so.

Why? Because it is a honda, not a limited edition vintage porsche.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 05:21 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -DesTiNy- &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What oil does everyone run in here? and why? </TD></TR></TABLE>
10W-40 Castrol GTX with a Toyo Roki filter. 4500-mile change intervals.

253,000 miles and counting.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">10W-40 Castrol GTX with a Toyo Roki filter. 4500-mile change intervals.

253,000 miles and counting.</TD></TR></TABLE>

10w30 Valvoline Maxlife nonsynthetic, change it when it needs changed - between 4000 and 5000 miles - 265,000 miles and running stronger than ever.

Some people don't realize that they own Civics and don't need to run $40 worth of oil through their crankcase between changes. So Mobil1 full synthetic is "the best" oil you can get. So what? Using it in a D or B-series engine is like getting the expensive diapers for your kid: they're both gunna get **** in em, might as well buy the cheaper ones because you'll never notice a difference.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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i'm running valvoline full syn power
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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you might not feel the difference but you might see it
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Castrol GTX high-mileage (or Royal Purple depending on what I am doing with the car )

Changed every 3-5k miles depending on how lazy I am. By the way, I have always just taken the crush washer off, popped it back with the two ends offset, and crimped it a little like it came to begin with and I have never had a problem...some food for thought.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by imm0rt41 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> By the way, I have always just taken the crush washer off, popped it back with the two ends offset, and crimped it a little like it came to begin with and I have never had a problem...some food for thought.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I suppose that's a good way to save $0.15...lol
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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i recently put in royal purple 5w-30 with a honda filter .... i kno its kinda overkill but i heard purple is best
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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mazola-corn goodness
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D50boy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Amsoil 5W30 full Synthetic. I run it because it's the best. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i agree with this... i ran mobil 1 for the longest time and b4 my car got totalled i was using amsoil and it ran much better

give it a shot
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 04:12 AM
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10w30 castrol synethic blend.. its smells good and tastes delicious
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 04:55 AM
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NAPA 10w30.

Car burns oil like a mother ****** and it's just a honda. I change the oil when it needs to be changed and I change the filter every other change.

I'm going to try some of that **** from Wal-Mart, I think it's called "No Smoke".

-Nick
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