I will be doing my own oil for the first time and I have to decide on an engine oil.

Here are the parameters:

1. This will be the engine oil I will be using for the ITR Expo. So, I will be in VTEC for long periods of time.
2. This will be the engine oil I will be using to drive to the Expo, so extended time when engine is at 4-5K rpm. Maybe upto 4-6 hours on the highway.
3. The temperature will be between 40deg F upto 80+ degF
4. I will use the stock Honda Filter
5. I usually take the car to the dealer for oil changes. So right now the car has 5w-30 regular oil.

I know this has been discussed NUMEROUS times, but I can't find the answers in the search.

Thanks for your answers.

 

Mobil 1 10W-30


[Modified by DC2ANDEG6R, 11:46 AM 4/24/2002]

 

Oh dear lord, here we go again...

 

Yeh, I know....I really didn't want to bring this topic up, again...but oh well. Maybe there are new experiences out there. But, please informed answers only. Thanks again.

 

I have only 1 advice. It doesn't really matter what brand you use, but use a thicker oil for the track and flush it after the EXPO.

 

congrats on the first oil change!

What is your question?

-Honda filter =
-Mobil 1 =
-changing before the trip =
-changing after the event =

Will
-who has flushed his oil after last weekends event at CMP.

 

I may even change the oil Tuesday before leaving South Haven...

 

Whoops...forgot the question in original post....What oil weight and brand should I use?

found this link while searching the Internet:
http://www.fernblatt.com/longhurst/engineoil_bible.html


[Modified by davidnyc, 9:20 AM 4/24/2002]

 

lots of good info on that site.

Mobil 1 10W-30 is my oil of choice.

 

I will change my oil to Mobil 1 (10w30) days before going to Expo.....

 

Mobil 1 5W30.