I just did a oil change on the accord, and utilized 10w40 per a buddy of mine who stated itd be better for the engine, i actually feel a better response from the motor, could this be due to the thicker oil?
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Originally posted by SE_DynamiKL M F A O !! Here's some advice: if you want to run 14's, don't sit at the light for 3 seconds after it turns green.
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Its all in your head. dont gain any performance from changing the oil. -
At least according to what some people told me, putting thicker oil on an older engines is recommended. Since it is less likely to leak if the gaskets or seals are deteriorated.
But that's about it.Accord 93 LX: H23 intake mani, Ebay short ram, P12 ecu, Full exhaust. Lots of noise... and that's about it, just noise. LOL
Mazdapeed MX-5 04: Begi Intake, Forge BOV, Ebay FMIC. Whoooooooosh... Phhhff!Comment
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It is definitely in your head. Just like when you get a new bolt on like an intake, it's really not much of a noticeable gain, but you'd think your car felt like it was boosted.R.I.P. Veronica - JDM F20A swapped 2.0 Si wannabe.
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placebo effect1997 Honda Accord EX-V6:
C27A4 - 2.7-liter 90º-V6 with SOHC, 24-valves, PGM-Fi
MPZA - Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic, 1 reverse
~170 cu. in. / ~170 ft. lbs. / ~170 whp
Originally posted by James MatteuComment
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10w40 is going to kill performance, your buttdyno must be broken.wat?Comment
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Really?
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True but thats not me.Originally posted by C91BLX7Thicker oil more resistance.
I have to stick to what I'm use to.Comment
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i dont remember which gran turismo it was, but if you changed the oil, it gave you another ~5-10hp.Comment
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yeah, thats what I used and full synthetic.Originally posted by C91BLX75w-30
First owner, second owner, and me.
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lol 3 & 4Originally posted by honda_kid View Post
1993 Honda Accord LX 2004-2009
1996 Honda Civic LX 2009-2012
2012 Kia Optima LX 2012-2013
2010 Honda Accord EX-L V6 2013-2018
2007 Honda Fit Sport 2017-2017
2018 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T 2018-20XX
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What is a Multi-Viscosity Oil
So which oil is better? Heavy or light weight oil? Fortunately, multi-viscosity oils serve the purpose of having the best characteristics of both. A designation of 10W30, means that the oil has a lower viscosity rating (good in colder temperatures) and resists temperature breakdown like a 30 weight. By the way, the W designation on the label stands for "winter use," not weight.
Multi-viscosity oils may seem like the perfect solution, but there is a trade-off. All oils will break down when exposed to heat. Whether a synthetic motor oil or regular motor oil, the additives (called polymers) used to create multi-viscosity oils have been shown to leave harmful deposits when they break down.
Perfectly fine, justs resist temperature alittle better
BTW has anybody ever tried 0w20???Last edited by rayray91; 12-14-2009, 03:04 AM.Comment
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Good Ol' Castrol 5w 30!
1992 Lx Sedan, b18 obd1 swap (swaping trans)
1993 Ex Sedan, f23 sohc vtech swap (totaled by an excursion )
1991 Ex Coupe (New Daily Driver)
1984 300zx Turbo (drift car)Comment
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