Oil type for JDM H22

[deevergote]

I'm going to have to change my oil in a few hundred miles, and I don't know what type I should use. I always took my car to the Texaco station down the street and paid them $28 to change the oil and check my fluids. I want to start doing it myself now, since I plan on getting a lot closer to the H22 than I did to the F22.

Should I use a synthetic oil, or regular oil? Any recommendations on brands? I don't push my car too hard, but I do push it harder than I did when I had the F22.

[H22girl]

Personally, I go with either Mobil 1 or Castrol. Definately go with synthetic. 10w-30

[deevergote]

Cool, thanks! I was thinking Mobil 1, but I wasn't sure it that was because it's heavily advertised, or because it has a good reputation. TV doesn't always tell the truth. It's much better to hear it from someone with a similar engine!

And now for the stupid question... I'm sure I can learn this easily enough online, but since I feel I can trust the information I get here, here goes. How much do I put in?

[ACCLUDE91]

I use Castrol Synthetic simply because it looks less burnt and sludge-like everytime I change the oil when compared to non-synthetic. So I may not be seing any major benefits from using it, but my mind is at ease and that's worth the money to me. You are fine using regular oil and your fine using synthetic or synthetic-blended oils so pick whatever makes you feel the most comfortable. I gladly pay the $4-5 a qt so that I can sleep well at night It's up to you

[accordmaniac]

Go with Mobil 1 5w-30 Sync. + Mobil 1 filter..
Thats what I use for my F22A1.

[accordztech]

there have been reports that mobil 1 oil filter is too restrictive, it filters well though....i say a standard oil filter and a oil for ur budget will do, if not mobil one super synthetic, then a regular dino like chevron, or penzoil is my choice..

[ACCLUDE91]

I prefer using filters with Teflon like the Fram Tough Guard series. Haven't heard that about the Mobil filtesr tho.

[accordztech]

hehe there are alot of crap about frams. people say that their filter can be better, they use cardboard end caps not metal. only very few has failed...but you can figure, your money can go elsewhere for better.

but this forum is about oil not filters haha

[deevergote]

I was gonna ask about filters eventually anyway! I figure there must be a high end and a low end, but I know nothing about filters either. The only car I've ever changed oil on was my 87 Shadow ES, over 3 years ago. I just bought the cheapest stuff I could find at Pep Boys for that. I always took my Accord to Texaco's Star Lube for as long as I owned it. If regular oil would be ok, I might just continue to do that. At least until I get a decent set of jack stands, a nice hydraulic jack, and a few tools...

I'm just afraid they'll mess something up by putting the wrong stuff in! Would JDM H22 engines need different oil than USDM ones? I suppose I could just tell them that it's a 94 Prelude engine, and they would put the proper oil in for that.

[deevergote]

Gotcha. Thanks! (It's good to see that the site is back up!)

Now, does the oil filter really make a difference, or will anything they give me be alright? Anything was fine for my F22, but I really didn't care too much for that engine, nor did I push it as hard as I do the H22.

[deevergote]

Ok, cool. I'll just continue to have it done for me (at least this time) and I think they use Fram. That's what I would use normally anyway.

[HondaFan81]

Fram, PureONE (purolator)... I think cleans up to 6 microns, or Reg. Purlator brand are good, if you really want go buy Honda oil filter < too much for the same job.

[HondaFan81]

pricing on oil filters:

Reg. purolator I found cheapest at $2.99 at Sears.

PureONE (purolator - 6 micron) - $4.99 at Meijers

WalMart, carries FRAM (I forget the price) probably between $3-5

just FYI

[UltraMagneticAL]

i've always used valvoline in my h22a. i don't use synthetic even tho i'm already making more than 200whp....its just not worth it for daily driving applications.....now when i'm prepping to go to the track, i change the oil w/ synthetic a day or two before i race and do an oil change right after.

and i always use a honda filter

[accordztech]

o dear look who made it LOLZ its ultra!! hahah we got hella rebbles from sho.