I just bought a 97 civic ek. it has about 132,000 miles on it. what is the best wieght and type of oil i should use. its 1.6 sohc

 

Well I believe Honda recommends 10w-30......

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/motor-oil-everything-you-wanted-know-more-1534856/.... check it out it explains alot

 

lol have you popped the hood yet? I thought all hondas had the recommended weight on the oil filler cap... maybe not all of them?

 

id run mobil one 5 30

 

well the kid i bought it from has been using 20 50 he showed me. i think that is way too thick for a 4 cylinder 2.6 liter engine. plus it was advanced atuo brand. i want that out as soon as possible. i just want some recomondations. i know when a car get older you use a tad bit thicker wieght but 20 50 dont seem right to me

 

ooops 1.6 i meant. stupid typos

 

wow 20 50 that is way too thick for a all motor daily drivin car. I would use 5w30 mobile one.like 00redek said.

 

Mobile 1 5w-30 will do.

 

i used 5 30

 

Or 10w-30 is fine also.

 

Honda recommends 5w-30 and 10w-30 on hotter weather.

 

i would use 10-30

Royal Purple!!!lol

 

There was a thread here yesterday wasn't there...???

Just use whatever 5w-30 or 10w-30 is on sale at Walmart.

Do regular oil and filter changes. That's what's important.

You don't need high dollar oil in a low dollar car.

I use Mobil 5000 and Fram filters in my 05 Legacy GT with 109,000 miles and 16.5psi.

of boost. It's had a number of different brands oils during it's life. All that's important is to change the oil on a regular basis.