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Old May 29, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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Default what king of engine oil should i use?

sorry, this is sort of an idiotic question. but i did not get my owner's manual yet and it's on order. So please help me answer this question.

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Old May 29, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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I use Castrol GTX 10W-30.
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Old May 29, 2002 | 12:26 PM
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Mobil 1 5W-30
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Old May 29, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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Mobil 1 5W-30
Just so you know, you are supposed to put 10W-30 in.
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Old May 29, 2002 | 12:36 PM
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Honda OE 10W30 MINERAL oil.

but whatever makes you happy you should go with.
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Old May 29, 2002 | 12:40 PM
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Redline 10w30
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Old May 29, 2002 | 12:50 PM
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if i got to mobil 1 can i prolong the oil changes to say 15k (maybe the filter every 5 with an extra quart)

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Old May 29, 2002 | 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by DarioManfretti
I use Castrol GTX 10W-30.
I also use Castrol 10W-30. Oh, and I change my oil and filter every 3000 miles.
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Old May 29, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by Bass
...prolong the oil changes to say 15k


BIG NONO!!!
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Old May 29, 2002 | 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by DarioManfretti


Just so you know, you are supposed to put 10W-30 in.

Theres nothing wrong with using a 5W30. Performs and has characteristics that are the same as 10W30...except 5W30's benifit is in cold starting.


BTW I have 3700kms and am using Valvoline 10W30. Im going to switch to Mobil 1 10W30 at 8000kms.
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