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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 02:54 AM
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I did search. I just want to know if I can use synthetic motor on my ITR with 53K miles. I always bring my caR to the dealership for oil change. Now my car is here in Germany and I have to do oil change on my oil.


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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 04:09 AM
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Sure, full synth all the way ! I can recommend Liqui Moly 5w40 oder Mobil1 5w50.

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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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Sure you can. I recommend sticking with it though if you use it once.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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Like everyone is saying, synth is the way to go. But do it right, once you switch to synth, stay with synth. In my case, its Mobil 1 from the first change at 3000miles...
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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There is no proof that once you change to synthetic you have to stay. It is one of those rumors that have never been proven but continues to propagate.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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Mobil 5w30 Synthetic burns in my motors, NA or FI.
Castrol GTX 5w30 Non-Synthetic doesnt burn NEARLY as much as Mobil 5w30 Syn.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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mobil 1 synthetic...
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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I get oil consumption from mobil 1 on all of my cars when they get run in higher RPM ranges for a bit.

I've had great results with royal purple and AMSOIL, AMSOIL is top dog in my book, but its more pricy than the Mobil 1.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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I'm using the Amsoil XL right now, good stuff. Might try out their series 2000 stuff in the future.

Being a rep and getting it at cost ftw.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by davidnyc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There is no proof that once you change to synthetic you have to stay. It is one of those rumors that have never been proven but continues to propagate. </TD></TR></TABLE>



You can change - in either direction - whenever you like. Of course, you'll only get the benefits of synthetic when you're using it.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kiwibird83 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I get oil consumption from mobil 1 on all of my cars when they get run in higher RPM ranges for a bit.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've found the same thing. I can see smoke from the tailpipe - IOW, burning oil - whenever I'm in the upper RPM on our 150K+ mile GS-R.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mobil1 5w50.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gaskleppie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Greetings from Holland!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Please do NOT make up posts and attribute them to me.

There is no such thing as Mobil 1 5W50. Not in North America, anyway. Furthermore, I would not use that viscosity in an Integra Type R.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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you're one lucky face.. now you can take your itr to the ring.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

There is no such thing as Mobil 1 5W50. Not in North America, anyway.
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But Europe ...
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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arnt we supose to use 5w30 0r 10w30 anyway?
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Available or not, 5W30 is what Honda states in their user guide.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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yeah, they also tell us to use oem brake pads
But your right, cant go wrong with that but there are also alternatives
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by migs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mobil 5w30 Synthetic burns in my motors, NA or FI.
Castrol GTX 5w30 Non-Synthetic doesnt burn NEARLY as much as Mobil 5w30 Syn.
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Agreed .
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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Silkolene Pro-S 5w40
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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Can you mix synthetic with convention oil like Castrol GTX with Mobil 1??
It is for my gf's beater so not so big deal in oil choice.
I just ran out of GTX and there is Mobil 1 laying around since this Geo tracker leaks so I need it to top it off.


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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Mobil 1 Syn with a Honda S2k Filter!
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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I have used the German Castrol synthetic for a couple years now, but with the change of formula I am thinking of a change for my track-only ITR.

Has anybody tried Motul 300v racing oil? It is very pricey, but it may be worth it with imporoved protection and longer change intervals.



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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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A friend of mine uses the 300 V Power (5w40) in his (nearly) track only R and he loves it.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by machgo5go &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Can you mix synthetic with convention oil like Castrol GTX with Mobil 1??</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, you can. You'll wind up with a "synthetic blend", just like oil manufacturers also sell. You just won't get as much benefit the way you would with synthetic-only oil.
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