What oil do i use for my STOCK b18c1 with 147k?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 20ls01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">castrol gtx high mileage
synthetic can be risky at such high mileage, you MAY get leaks</TD></TR></TABLE>
exactly. I wouldnt switch to synthetic.. too late for that, in my opnion.
synthetic can be risky at such high mileage, you MAY get leaks</TD></TR></TABLE>
exactly. I wouldnt switch to synthetic.. too late for that, in my opnion.
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started using MaxLife 5w30 at around 110K miles. I change it every 3K and I'm now at 252K miles, does not burn any more oil than normal. It never loses more than 1/2 quart between oil change intervals.
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I'd use any one of those that were mentioned. But I'd also add an oil stabilizer. Lucas Oil has one that minimizes leaks, and prevents dry starts, great for older engines.
Or... if you can, look up a product called prolong. Engine treatment fluids. Great stuff too. http://www.prolong.com
Or... if you can, look up a product called prolong. Engine treatment fluids. Great stuff too. http://www.prolong.com
When I put 5w30 Sythetic blend, s I've got closer to my oil change (doing it today actually) morning startup is dry. I've got almost 2 seconds of valvetrain noise and no oil perssure, then as soon as the pressure needle shoots up, the noise is gone.
No more sythetic blend for me.
No more sythetic blend for me.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Exeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd use any one of those that were mentioned. But I'd also add an oil stabilizer. Lucas Oil has one that minimizes leaks, and prevents dry starts, great for older engines.
Or... if you can, look up a product called prolong. Engine treatment fluids. Great stuff too. http://www.prolong.com </TD></TR></TABLE>
additives are all usually gimmics and garbage. Hondas have no problems going to 300k miles without any additives. It just takes regular maintainence.
Or... if you can, look up a product called prolong. Engine treatment fluids. Great stuff too. http://www.prolong.com </TD></TR></TABLE>
additives are all usually gimmics and garbage. Hondas have no problems going to 300k miles without any additives. It just takes regular maintainence.
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Dude someone JUST posted about this...seeeearch.
But anyways, my GS-R's coming up on 160K and going in for a rebuild soon with some nice internals...but for now I'm using Royal Purple Synthetic. Good stuff.
But anyways, my GS-R's coming up on 160K and going in for a rebuild soon with some nice internals...but for now I'm using Royal Purple Synthetic. Good stuff.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mac_24_seven »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When I put 5w30 Sythetic blend, s I've got closer to my oil change (doing it today actually) morning startup is dry. I've got almost 2 seconds of valvetrain noise and no oil perssure, then as soon as the pressure needle shoots up, the noise is gone.
No more sythetic blend for me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i get some weird valvetrain noise too when i start it from cold..is it because there no oil pressure?
No more sythetic blend for me.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i get some weird valvetrain noise too when i start it from cold..is it because there no oil pressure?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 20ls01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i get some weird valvetrain noise too when i start it from cold..is it because there no oil pressure?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Honda engines always have a noisy valvetrain at cold startup.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIC_jdm_da9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got about like 240k and runnin synthetic... is that bad or something?</TD></TR></TABLE>
If it's not leaking or burning oil, then there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, assuming you can afford the cost of ~$30 per oil change, after tax, doing it yourself.
i get some weird valvetrain noise too when i start it from cold..is it because there no oil pressure?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Honda engines always have a noisy valvetrain at cold startup.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIC_jdm_da9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got about like 240k and runnin synthetic... is that bad or something?</TD></TR></TABLE>
If it's not leaking or burning oil, then there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, assuming you can afford the cost of ~$30 per oil change, after tax, doing it yourself.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIC_jdm_da9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got about like 240k and runnin synthetic... is that bad or something?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, that's good. Synthetic has significant advantages; it's more resistant to breakdown when hot, and has better flow characteristics when cold. The only disadvantage is the higher price.
That's why I use synthetic in all my cars, including the GS-R with 165K miles on it.

No, that's good. Synthetic has significant advantages; it's more resistant to breakdown when hot, and has better flow characteristics when cold. The only disadvantage is the higher price.
That's why I use synthetic in all my cars, including the GS-R with 165K miles on it.

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