What Type of OIL should i use
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Re: (mrdeadman)
10w-30 will give better protection, especially in warmer months.
5w-30 will flow a little more freely, but your not gonna feel any difference between the 2.
i use 10w30, just cause i like my motor to get lubed. i used castrol synth blend in my ls with 130k, it works just fine, and doesnt burn as much as the conventional i used.
5w-30 will flow a little more freely, but your not gonna feel any difference between the 2.
i use 10w30, just cause i like my motor to get lubed. i used castrol synth blend in my ls with 130k, it works just fine, and doesnt burn as much as the conventional i used.
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Re: What Type of OIL should i use (phoshyzzle)
I agree with the Mobil 1, 5w-30 full synthetic. I live in So Cal where the weather is hot but I still believe that if Acura recommends it, stick with it. You could also go with Red Line synthetic, but that costs more and besides, Mobil 1 is good enough. 
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Re: (wegotmorrison)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wegotmorrison »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I use 5w 30 Royal Purple.. 9 bucks a quart and worth every penny.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I USED THAT IN MY K20 EP3 AND I DID NOTICE A SMOOTHER IDLE AND REVING....
I USED THAT IN MY K20 EP3 AND I DID NOTICE A SMOOTHER IDLE AND REVING....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Red4drLSintegra »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i use 10-w-30 with my integra... mobile one full synth. high mileage formula.
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wow you people are so new.
5w30 and 10w30 are both a 30 weight motor oil at running temperature. The only time they are different is when they are cold. thus the "5w" or 10w"
if your car burns/uses/leaks motor oil do not use a synthetic. it will just burn/use/leak oil twice as fast.
how well a motor oil lubricates is not dictated by viscosity. viscosity is the speed at which liquid flows. a higher viscosity motor oil takes longer to pressurize and reach the cylinder head/turbo charger. im not looking to get into a debate as to which brand is better... so simply put... all motor oil viscosities from brand x lubridate equally... the difference is ONLY the viscosity and how fast/slow it moves.
so in the end it's your choice. IMO synthetic motor oils are a waste on factory internal engines unless OEM specified.
5w30 and 10w30 are both a 30 weight motor oil at running temperature. The only time they are different is when they are cold. thus the "5w" or 10w"
if your car burns/uses/leaks motor oil do not use a synthetic. it will just burn/use/leak oil twice as fast.
how well a motor oil lubricates is not dictated by viscosity. viscosity is the speed at which liquid flows. a higher viscosity motor oil takes longer to pressurize and reach the cylinder head/turbo charger. im not looking to get into a debate as to which brand is better... so simply put... all motor oil viscosities from brand x lubridate equally... the difference is ONLY the viscosity and how fast/slow it moves.
so in the end it's your choice. IMO synthetic motor oils are a waste on factory internal engines unless OEM specified.
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I running my castrol 5-30
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I running my castrol 5-30
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