Engine Knock
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Originally posted by cdelena
The 5Wxx oil is basically the same as 10Wxx oil at operating temperature, it just flows better when cold. Millions of cars use it and I would say it has nothing to do with this problem. You will need a pro to listen to it.. we are probably not gonna figure it out from descriptions.
The 5Wxx oil is basically the same as 10Wxx oil at operating temperature, it just flows better when cold. Millions of cars use it and I would say it has nothing to do with this problem. You will need a pro to listen to it.. we are probably not gonna figure it out from descriptions.
Hmm, i would have to argue with you on that. 5w30 motor oils burns up a lot faster than 10w30. The CA Honda Rep from LA told me never to put anything but 10W30.-VTEC'ing the S will burn 5W30 so fast it is unbelievable!
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Originally posted by shingles
The 30 weight indicates weight at operating temp, 5W30 and 10W30 is the "same" at operating temp...
The 30 weight indicates weight at operating temp, 5W30 and 10W30 is the "same" at operating temp...
I tend to read everything that I can get my hands on, but I believe my own experiences before I believe something written in an article/book.
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I listened to the marketing drivvle also, until proven otherwise. If they are the same (my experience tells me that they are not) why did Honda put an overlay page in
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I listened to the marketing drivvle also, until proven otherwise. If they are the same (my experience tells me that they are not) why did Honda put an overlay page in
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Okay, since posting this question, I have driven 4 different S2000's with varing miles on the ticker. Everyone of them did the same thing, so I am not going to worry about it. I would still like to know what it is, but I am guessing that the noise is normal and I am reading to much into it.
As for Wes's comment about taking it to a professional, I would agree. I am the type of person that likes to know what is wrong with it before I take it to the shop or fix it myself. I personally ask a lot of "what do I do" questions to see if someone else has experienced it themselves. If I broke an axle or rearend, I would be asking you what you did with yours to correct it.
I was at the Honda dealership today and I saw the flowchart with the reccomended oil weight.....10W30 was what it said.
Thanks for the help
Chip
As for Wes's comment about taking it to a professional, I would agree. I am the type of person that likes to know what is wrong with it before I take it to the shop or fix it myself. I personally ask a lot of "what do I do" questions to see if someone else has experienced it themselves. If I broke an axle or rearend, I would be asking you what you did with yours to correct it.
I was at the Honda dealership today and I saw the flowchart with the reccomended oil weight.....10W30 was what it said.
Thanks for the help
Chip
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