Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

whats the best oil for my eg

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 09:45 AM
  #1  
MidwestSi's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,031
Likes: 0
From: Illinois, USA
Default whats the best oil for my eg

its got the 1.6 vetc whats the best brand of oil
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 09:57 AM
  #2  
Kyles ej1's Avatar
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 5,843
Likes: 1
From: bay area, ca, USA
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (MidwestSi)

i have the same car and i use castrol full synthetic. works great and last longer than regular oil. brands dont really matter just make sure use full synthetic.

Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 09:59 AM
  #3  
scorched0's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 508
Likes: 0
From: Awatukee, AZ, 85044
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (egcoupe)

One Word: AMSOIL.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:01 AM
  #4  
civic_tuner's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 911
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA, US
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (scorched0)

mobil 1 synthetic
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:12 AM
  #5  
EkDave's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (MidwestSi)

If the motor has not been broken in: Valvoline Racing 20-50 (Regular not Synthetic) Should say VR-1 on it.

If the motor has been broken in but not built for racing:
Mobile 1 Full Synthetic

If the motor has been broken in and is built for NA or Turbo:
AMSOIL
RedLine

Keep in mind that if the motor has not been fullly built for racing, it probably won't matter which synthetic you choose. Mobile 1 goes for about $4 a bottle, the others probably double or triple that (Obviously I do not buy the others).
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:20 AM
  #6  
JDMlyfestyle's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 10,149
Likes: 1
From: CORNFIELDS, OW3N ME
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (civic_tuner)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civic_tuner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mobil 1 synthetic </TD></TR></TABLE>
x2
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:24 AM
  #7  
jolt-tsp's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,407
Likes: 0
From: Blue Ridge, TX, USA
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (JDMlifestyle)

Amsoil, Royal Purple, Moble 1 are my favs. However dino Pennzoil will probably be just as good and run you $18 a change vs $40.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:31 AM
  #8  
fakemike's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 674
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (MidwestSi)

I used to use Mobil 1 synthetic and change my oil every 3,000. I got tired of paying ~$30 for every oil change. Now I just use Castrol GTX and change it every 2,500. It works fine, can't even tell a difference.

I think Mobil 1 syn is a waste of money unless your changing you oil every 6,000+ miles.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:34 AM
  #9  
chronodyne28's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 678
Likes: 0
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (fakemike)

This topic has been killed over and over. Search.....
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:40 AM
  #10  
Targa250R's Avatar
be professional
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 14,842
Likes: 13
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (fakemike)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fakemike &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I used to use Mobil 1 synthetic and change my oil every 3,000. I got tired of paying ~$30 for every oil change. Now I just use Castrol GTX and change it every 2,500. It works fine, can't even tell a difference.

I think Mobil 1 syn is a waste of money unless your changing you oil every 6,000+ miles.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My thoughts exactly.

I change my oil every 3500 miles with Castrol GTX 10W-30. Half the price of synthetic, and doesn't burn off as easily either.

Synthetic is a total waste of money if you're changing oil every 3500 miles or sooner on an NA engine with stock internals.

If anyone wants proof, my CRX has 235,000 miles of it right here . . .
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:49 AM
  #11  
pancake56's Avatar
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Staten Island, NY
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (Targa250R)

quaker state. it doesnt get as dark as fast so others for me @ 3000.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:55 AM
  #12  
antiJDM's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,314
Likes: 0
From: SW WA
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (pancake56)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chronodyne28 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This topic has been killed over and over. Search.....</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chronodyne28 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This topic has been killed over and over. Search.....</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chronodyne28 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This topic has been killed over and over. Search.....</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chronodyne28 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This topic has been killed over and over. Search.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 11:43 AM
  #13  
MidwestSi's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,031
Likes: 0
From: Illinois, USA
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (2thousandcivic)

if its a repeat and i should have search then why are you wasting your time to read this thread and put your two cents in
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 11:48 AM
  #14  
R you serious's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,780
Likes: 0
From: japizona
Default Re: whats the best oil for my eg (MidwestSi)

Oil Manufacturers Data Sheets:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=778788

Some Good Writeups and General Information Regarding Engine Oil:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=778792

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=163845 - General Discussion
https://honda-tech.com/zerothre...54666 - General Information
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=755474 - General Discussion
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=736572 - General Discussion
https://honda-tech.com/zerothre...34928 - General Information
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=735436 - General Discussion
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=155706 - General Discussion - Racing Oils
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=848572 - General Discussion

https://honda-tech.com/zerothre...39688 - Synthetic Oils

Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sir-Boost-Alot
Forced Induction
51
Sep 14, 2006 05:53 PM
psegs80
Acura Integra
33
Aug 16, 2005 11:24 PM
sickerhatch
Tech / Misc
8
Feb 22, 2005 07:26 AM
BLUE EH3
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
92
Jun 17, 2004 12:03 AM
99ls
Acura Integra
6
Dec 11, 2001 03:31 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:17 PM.