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If the rotten dynasauruses could spend millions of years under ground, I don't think a few years above ground will make a huge difference. I have used oil that was opened 5 years ago to get the rings off the caps for rebate purposes (Pennzoil Platinum) and it my engine survived. Oil and...

Originally Posted By: ltslimjim I'm considering their coolant actually, since I have a 92 Civic. The Premium Green Concentrate would be helpful. How is it pricewise in comparison to Honda Type II coolant? I have only used honda coolant in Hondas, since silicates and tap water have been...

Originally Posted By: 11crv I might be over tinking all this but we have cold winters and hot summers here in WI so I'm looking to do what is best for the engine. I'm 33 but old school when it comes to cars. Ilike taking the time and doing things right. So....other than moly and I know it is a...

I use Rotella 10W-40 in a bike. It is a great bike oil as well. It does not have friction modifiers commonly found in car oils, which will mess up the wet clutch friction plates. And since the engine and transmission share the oil, shear resistance is important for a bike oil.

Originally Posted By: 008wagon hey i just got a 09 accord with the v6 in it. i was wondering when to change the oil for the first time and when to go to synthetic? does the factory fill have special additives in it? what oil would be good it sees mostly short trips . $30,000 for brand new...

There are about 3% of CR-V's out there with the stick. Rare, but we do exist. We mostly hang out at hondasuv.com In fact, some people on Hondasuv.com replaced the 6th gear holder in the tranny with the 6th gear from TSX/Civic Si/RSX-S and enjoy 30-35 mpg on the highway, while still pulling...

Originally Posted By: BrianWC But the one thing I would change about my V would be (besides the obvious lack of power) Driving the girly version with the slushbox, eh? Drive one with a manual and you will not be complaining about the power. If anyting, you will be looking for tires with...

Not to rain on your parade: I have a 1983 Honda Magna Motorcycle, 1988 Honda Prelude, and 2005 Honda CR-V all use the same filter.

If it is loud now, it will be much quieter in the snow. Snow is an excellent sound deadening material. I have a 4 year old Areins with 5.5 Tecumseh, and it is loud in the fall/spring when I do maintenance on it, but very quiet when put to work in 2 feet of snow.

Honda GX engine is probably the best designed engine for durability. Even the chinese made generators are using GX knock off's. I am not sure why Honda would not pursue them for copyright or whatever infringment. But, if you have one of those China made generators and need parts, look for a...

Nice rex. Are you sure the "oil burning" issue if from oil seeping past the rings, and not the valvetrain? Those engines are pretty much bulletproof. I would check the valve clearances. I think they need to be adjusted every 30,000 miles.

Originally Posted By: STeeLy What's the best one to use? The one that's free after rebate.

Now that you have gotten the factory filter off, read the shop manual where it says how tight the filter should be on. I never put it on tigher than hand tight. And don't forget to lube up the gasket with fresh oil before installation.

Originally Posted By: Eddie Where is peterborough and how cold is cold? I can proudly say that I have been to Peterborough in February, and it wasn't significantly colder than Buffalo/Toronto. But it is still too cold for single grade oil.

Originally Posted By: FZ1 My Honda dealer charges me $10 labor and I provide the M1 EP and M1 filter. .02 I provide the oil and filter, and then do the oil change my self and have a beer while it drains.