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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Default What oil viscocity
Just did a rebuild on my b16a went with clevite race bearings and all the oil clearances showed at .002 which is the standard limit what oil should i use?
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Just did a rebuild on my b16a went with clevite race bearings and all the oil clearances showed at .002 which is the standard limit what oil should i use?
This is a race motor?? Why change the viscosity? I would stick with a good 30 weight.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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^^^ 30w? WTF?

What is the standard oil for our cars? 5w-30 or something. You can use that or 10w-30 if you like.
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^^^ 30w? WTF?

What is the standard oil for our cars? 5w-30 or something. You can use that or 10w-30 if you like.
Ok a multigrade 30 weight. Better? I thought it would be obvious...
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Ok a multigrade 30 weight. Better? I thought it would be obvious...
Sorry, can never be to sure any more. Lets remember this is honda-tech. Lol
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