What kind of Oil?

[blazt]

Hi, I was using 10w-30 with 4 pots of Havoline, some one told me that my car is old and should use 10w-40, so the motor dont get alot of noise, because i can heard alot of the valve, and my valve been ajustable from the Honda dealer, keep noise, want to know whats the best oil to put at 80,000+ miles. I notice to put Mobile 1 Syntetic oil. but dont know because its a little high cost. gimme ideas cuz Nov 5 my next change of oil thanks.

[Djmoua]

ummm...i dont think 10w-30 go for our cars at all dood...u might wanna do some real personal/manual research before u start jumping to conclusions. ...though IF it is fine..then..bleh. I just dont think it is though...

btw:..Mobile 5w-30 is the best way to go..but u got something goin on under your hood like you said..so..you gotta get mechanical.

[Losiracer2]

5w30 or 10w30 are fine. It wont harm anything putting in 10w30. Since you live in Puerto Rico, you probably won't experience extreme cold climates. Synthetic oil helps you engine run better, but it might make it leak oil since synthetic oil can get past seals. So you run the risk of that. I run Mobil 1 High Mileage, its a full synthetic 10w30 that isn't that hard on the seals.

[HondaTuner808]

Our cars are supposed to run 5w-30, but we can also run 10w-30 without a problem. After talkin to Charlie Rhyu over at Top Setup, he said that if you beat-on your car on a regular basis, you should be running a heavier oil.

[blazt]

Ohh!! Yeah PR too hot at 12pm get like 95-105 Farenhigt.

oh I tought was 10w-30 so it should be 5w-30? ok I will try that. thanks. and try to buy that Mobile 1 High as you say. thanks fellas..

[quickangel93]

10w-40 is to much weight for the motor in that kind of weather. i say stick with 5w-30, you guys are like never going to see winter.

[Otto]

Synthetic might be OK in it, especially if you don't have much oil loss or any smoking. But for the cost, any regular name brand 5 or 10w-30 would do well for a daily driven car till it rots or gets totaled.
I think you'll be fine with the M1 HM is that's what ya want.
Drive and be happy.

Just FYI (to prove a point about synthetic causing leaks, and old high mileage engines needing heavier oils, etc.):
My CB: 162,700 miles (22k per year), 5w-30 synthetic Energy Conserving II (lowest viscosity till you get down to 20 weight oils), year round (0-100 F), no perceivable oil loss between changes, changed at or shortly after 7,500 miles. Even compression on all cylinders, no smoking at start or WOT, 30-33 MPG except in the dead of winter, valvetrain looks almost like new. Engine has a little noise, but I always hear the valvetrains on these are naturally a little noisy, no other noise even when really hot. No plans to change what I've been doing.
If I tracked it, I'd start with an oil cooler and pressure and temp gauges and then decide if a heavier oil is needed.

[deevergote]

Synthetic might be OK in it, especially if you don't have much oil loss or any smoking. But for the cost, any regular name brand 5 or 10w-30 would do well for a daily driven car till it rots or gets totaled.
I think you'll be fine with the M1 HM is that's what ya want.
Drive and be happy.

Just FYI (to prove a point about synthetic causing leaks, and old high mileage engines needing heavier oils, etc.):
My CB: 162,700 miles (22k per year), 5w-30 synthetic Energy Conserving II (lowest viscosity till you get down to 20 weight oils), year round (0-100 F), no perceivable oil loss between changes, changed at or shortly after 7,500 miles. Even compression on all cylinders, no smoking at start or WOT, 30-33 MPG except in the dead of winter, valvetrain looks almost like new. Engine has a little noise, but I always hear the valvetrains on these are naturally a little noisy, no other noise even when really hot. No plans to change what I've been doing.
If I tracked it, I'd start with an oil cooler and pressure and temp gauges and then decide if a heavier oil is needed.

Best advice here.


And yes, the "w" number is the "winter" weight. That only applies to colder climates. Therefore, you can pretty much ignore that in Puerto Rico!

Synthetics are good, but they can be TOO good and get past old, worn seals. If you burn any oil, a synthetic might be a bad idea. Perhaps a synthetic blend would work?


You can experiment a bit. Synthetic, synthetic blend, heavier weight standard oil. Keep an eye on your oil levels and you'll be alright if you burn some... just don't let it get too low! Check it every few days at least, if not every day. Find one that doesn't burn, but keeps your valvetrain quiet.


Our engines DO have a naturally noisy valvetrain (and I believe the injectors are audible as well).


As for 80,000 miles... if that's all your engine has, that's a baby!

[quickangel93]

idk guys i rolled on Mobil 1 Full Synthetic before the turbo. now its royal purple

[blazt]

Ty, but too late, jajaja i just change it right now, it get down the noise a bit, i put 10w40 Mobil 1 Full syntetic High mileage, my car is right now at 72,273 miles i buy the car at 68,000 around, i dont drive far. in almost 4 years i just get almost 5 miles in almost 4 years lol. and my car dont smoke any. about burning oil what thats mean??? how you know is burning oil ? thanks.

[SN2BH22CB7]

Im running 10w30 Castrol GTX super anti sludge High mileage ( 196,991 )

with a Purolator filter

no problems at all! runs smooth as creamed corn coming out of an ass!

my girl's coupe ( 92 LX ) is running Valvoline High mileage 10w30 SYNTHETIC BLEND ( 265,100 )

[deevergote]

If your oil level goes down between changes and you KNOW you don't have a leak, you're burning oil. Oil should lubricate the head and the lower portion of the bottom end, but it shouldn't get into the combustion chambers. If that happens, it will burn. If it's enough to matter, you will see blue smoke. If you're not smoking, then it should be fine.

A heavy synthetic might be a good choice. See how it works out for you


Also, even though they say to change your oil every 3,000 miles... if you're putting on 1000 miles a year. change the oil every 3 months or so.

[ph0en1x]

I have been using mobol 1 synth 5w30. My motors got 205000 on it and still running strong.