What kind of oil should i use???

[Ralphie]

I've done some research on this topic . the only real difference between oils is the volacity . conventional oil has a thicker volacity than synthetic . look at like this . conventional is like honey and synthetic is like water . ericthecarguy will explain it better .



http://youtu.be/3zEBI1QndPo

Its spelled viscosity.

And no that isn't the only difference but then again, it doesn't matter , all that really matters is that you have the right type for your climate/driving pattern and that you change it reguarly.

[deevergote]

A standard F22A engine without any major modifications can get away with any quality 5W-30 oil. You really don't need to go with anything fancy or expensive.
The only reason I use synthetic is because it breaks down more slowly, allowing longer oil change intervals. I do the Accord every 5,000 (which is actually acceptable for standard oil, honestly...) and I do my Fit every 10,000.
My Cadillac gets it every 3,000, but that's because I'm not too sure about its reliability yet. That, and the manual says that it can lose up to 1 quart every 1,000 miles (and that's considered within spec!) I've had to add a quart in the last 3,000 mile interval. The LS2 calls for Mobil1, but I use Shell Rotella T. I feel it's a superior oil.

[Stoner51]

If the car has been sitting for 1 year. I would run some cheap ass castrol white can 5w-30 in it with a good quality filter. Purolator wix I have some Mobil 1 I use. Run that for 1000 miles. Change the oil when it is hot. Obviously you can't change the filter till it cools. Look at the oil if it is black I would do this a couple more times until the used oil comes cleaner

I don't know if there is really a diff in the oils. But my 2cents. Mobil 1 in my old f22 and I had noisy valves. Castrol synthetic in the gold bottles and it was quiet.
Currently in my h22 I am running the castrol high mileage as it is supposed to have more detergents to clean the engine. After that I will go back the gold castrol. All are 10w-30.

In general I think too much emphasis is put on the type of oil. I personally prefer a better filter and a a quality oil. I use synthetic because I'M able to afford it. But as long as you change it frequently and use good filters you will be fine
Steve

[cb7 calling]

People should give their recommendation based on their real experiences, hard evidences and such.
Not like "I feel my engine run smoother with this oil" type of claims. It is normal to feel the engine running better right after oil change no matter what oil being used.

I like to hear how a person felt or noticed a difference from one oil to the next. I'm pretty sure all the testing and numbers in the history of oil can't duplicate everyone's specific daily commute, driving habbits and environment. I don't think if I was guaranteed the impossible, like my motor will run for ever that I would put full synthetic Mobil/ royal purple/ whatever in my 325,000+ multiple cars in the past. It doesn't matter what a lab test says. However if I met someone who had already done such a thing I would love to hear what differences they noticed or felt.
Also it seems that directly after every one of my fiftyleven oil changes my motor runs just slightly worse for a short period of time. Just a little more valve lash, idle shake and so on.

And deevs I think most manufactures consider a quart every 1000 normal. I've read bad stories about brand new cars a few times. That's a full change of oil at 5000 miles of synthetic in a brand new Audi. Thank goodness we have Honda.

[H311RA151N]

^^^ I thought it was rather funny finding that interesting word in a post you are ranting about a well known/large company.



^^^I've been reading and checking that site from time to time for as long as I can remember, quite few years at least. Thank you. The site has different look than when I first found the site. One of article they had for this product was erased since I read it. The test result was not in favor of the maker of the product. I wonder why that article was removed from the site. Is it due to lawsuit/commercialism/sponsors? I have no idea. On the forum it has, some of posts are open to questions to me as well.

I dont really understand what your saying here. But on the lawsuit part IMO that very well could be a possibility.

A standard F22A engine without any major modifications can get away with any quality 5W-30 oil. You really don't need to go with anything fancy or expensive.
The only reason I use synthetic is because it breaks down more slowly, allowing longer oil change intervals. I do the Accord every 5,000 (which is actually acceptable for standard oil, honestly...) and I do my Fit every 10,000.
My Cadillac gets it every 3,000, but that's because I'm not too sure about its reliability yet. That, and the manual says that it can lose up to 1 quart every 1,000 miles (and that's considered within spec!) I've had to add a quart in the last 3,000 mile interval. The LS2 calls for Mobil1, but I use Shell Rotella T. I feel it's a superior oil.

Since our last conversation I have switched everything over to Rotella. Actually Bumper to Bumper was having a sale on 10w30 a week or so ago. $11.99 for a gallon. I bought 3 cases (9 gallons). I thought that was a good deal.

[reklipz]

I dont really understand what your saying here. But on the lawsuit part IMO that very well could be a possibility.



Since our last conversation I have switched everything over to Rotella. Actually Bumper to Bumper was having a sale on 10w30 a week or so ago. $11.99 for a gallon. I bought 3 cases (9 gallons). I thought that was a good deal.

Make sure you store the oil at room temperature; not in your garage or shed. It doesn't have an indefinite shelf life, and temperature matters! It's all on BITOG, .

[Accord problems]

Its spelled viscosity.

And no that isn't the only difference but then again, it doesn't matter , all that really matters is that you have the right type for your climate/driving pattern and that you change it reguarly.

so your saying eric the car guy is wrong . why is that ? please explain for every one.

[oyajicool]

I like to hear how a person felt or noticed a difference from one oil to the next.

Since there's my quotation just above of what you are saying above, I assume you want to hear why I said what I said. But, if you re-read my post, you should realize what I said is not about difference in one type of oil to other type of oil.

What I said is below.

It is normal to feel the engine running better right after oil change no matter what oil being used.

I hope you know why oil change is called for by the car/engine manufacturers. Used oil does not provide lubricity, protection, sealing property like new oil. The is why I said,

It is normal to feel the engine running better right after oil change no matter what oil being used.

Now since you say this,

Also it seems that directly after every one of my fiftyleven oil changes my motor runs just slightly worse for a short period of time. Just a little more valve lash, idle shake and so on.

I say this,,,I don't know what "fiftyleven oil change" means. But if you are feeling your engine is performing worse with new oil than old oil, you should try different brand/viscosity/type oil to how you would feel then.

Feeling is just that feeling. One's experience could be different from others.

On this thread, I believe, someone was saying "Mobile 1" makes his engine noisier, just like you are saying.
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I dont really understand what your saying here. But on the lawsuit part IMO that very well could be a possibility.

What I mean is this,,,,it takes money to have a web site such as BITOG up and running. I speculate that the site's view point maybe biased based on that sponsor if they take on sponsors for a site. It has nothing to do this thread and is only my speculation that you can dismiss it if you don't understand what I am saying.

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It doesn't have an indefinite shelf life,

Shelf life is usually stamped on a box. Maybe on bottles as well.

[cb7 calling]

Fiftyleven is an intellectual way of saying I didn't count but likely can't count that high.
Fiftyleven is also the number of oil brands or types I have used.
It's probably me listening to the motor carefully after every change that makes me think I hear more valves.
I do recomend synthetic if you burn oil because the puff of smoke will be gray instead of black.
I base my oil change on what's on sale. If its an stp filter I go 3000 if its fram 2000. I haven't ever had an oil change blow up a motor.

[oyajicool]

Fiftyleven is an intellectual way of saying I didn't count but likely can't count that high.
Fiftyleven is also the number of oil brands or types I have used.
It's probably me listening to the motor carefully after every change that makes me think I hear more valves.
I do recomend synthetic if you burn oil because the puff of smoke will be gray instead of black.
I base my oil change on what's on sale. If its an stp filter I go 3000 if its fram 2000. I haven't ever had an oil change blow up a motor.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...erm=fiftyleven

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/intellectual

I had no idea.

[H311RA151N]

Make sure you store the oil at room temperature; not in your garage or shed. It doesn't have an indefinite shelf life, and temperature matters! It's all on BITOG, .

I never thought of that, thanks for the heads up. I will have it all used within a year Im pretty sure. Im storing it in my back bed room so even if I dont use it all quickly it will still be good. Thankas again!

[reklipz]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...erm=fiftyleven

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/intellectual

I had no idea.

You're not the only one, .

[DanCan]

5w30, whatever`s on sale, I like to try and buy synthetic like Deev stated, longer intervals between changes. But I always use a Honda filter.

[CB7Kenneth]

5w30, whatever`s on sale, I like to try and buy synthetic like Deev stated, longer intervals between changes. But I always use a Honda filter.

5w-30 synthetic blend from honda, along with the honda filter. Just my preference



Thanks for all the help again guys, I just wanted to remind that I posted this thread to see what the experts like you guys preferred!

[Joey GT-R]

Guess we're all wrapped up here....