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Recomended Oil for a D16Y8

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Default Recomended Oil for a D16Y8

Hi All,

I am about to change my Oil and I wanted to know if using a 10w40 Semisinthetic oil would do it. I have between 40 -60 Farenheit here.

I know VTEC systems works with oil pressure so I want to be sure putting this one wont affect its operation.



Thanks and regards!
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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I think that engine calls for 5W30.. those are the SOHC's right? I have the same and use 5W30. Use what ever you've been using for the past. I use high mileage, cars at 180k lol
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Why 10W40? I run nothing but 5W30 and I stick to Royal Purple or Mobile1 synthetic.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 12:04 PM
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Default Re: Recomended Oil for a D16Y8

5w30. 10w30 if you wish.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Default Re: Recomended Oil for a D16Y8

Originally Posted by kyden
5w30. 10w30 if you wish.
this.
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