hi everyone. i wanna start using 5w-40 synthetic for my honda civic lx with 252k switching from 10w-40 over winter months, for better protection and wanna know if castrol synthec is good or maybe mobil 1 5w-40. i would use redline over this those two, but red line is bit pricey for my budget. what would be really good synthetic oil after red line in range 5w-40 for the price and quality? any answer/opinion is welcome. thanks....
5w-40 synthetic (what brand)?
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They're all good enough for your Honda - I would let price be my guide (you can see I've done just that)...
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What year Civic?
Anyway, most of the oils are massive overkill for the D series that ran from... maybe early 90's until 2005. Are there any mods? Is there really cold weather in LA in the winter?
How about Rotella 5-40?
Anyway, most of the oils are massive overkill for the D series that ran from... maybe early 90's until 2005. Are there any mods? Is there really cold weather in LA in the winter?
How about Rotella 5-40?
Originally Posted By: max45
hi everyone. i wanna start using 5w-40 synthetic for my honda civic lx with 252k
What's your current OCI? Are you planning to double it when you switch to synthetic? If not, why spend money on synthetic? If you're worried about winter months, start using any good mineral 5w-30 and call it a day. I have a feeling anything Xw-40 is overkill for your engine unless it's heavily modified, which you should have mentioned.
hi everyone. i wanna start using 5w-40 synthetic for my honda civic lx with 252k
What's your current OCI? Are you planning to double it when you switch to synthetic? If not, why spend money on synthetic? If you're worried about winter months, start using any good mineral 5w-30 and call it a day. I have a feeling anything Xw-40 is overkill for your engine unless it's heavily modified, which you should have mentioned.
Mobil 1 has a 5w40? I think if you really feel that a thicker oil will protect better than I would use Mobil 1 0w40. I really think a 5w30 would be absolutely fine for you. The thicker the oil the more heat retained by the lube therefore the engine can run hotter. I would forget "synthetic" and just use a good conventional. Any major brand or auto store brand would be fine. OR...you could just keep doin what you have been doing. 252k is quite a ways.
I agree you don't need anything heavier than a 5W-30.
Any 5W-30 syn on sale would be more than fine.
Any 5W-30 syn on sale would be more than fine.
Originally Posted By: max45
hi everyone. i wanna start using 5w-40 synthetic for my honda civic lx with 252k switching from 10w-40 over winter months, for better protection and wanna know if castrol synthec is good or maybe mobil 1 5w-40. i would use redline over this those two, but red line is bit pricey for my budget. what would be really good synthetic oil after red line in range 5w-40 for the price and quality? any answer/opinion is welcome. thanks....
Shell Rotella T is the best (in my opinion) 5w-40 oil.
hi everyone. i wanna start using 5w-40 synthetic for my honda civic lx with 252k switching from 10w-40 over winter months, for better protection and wanna know if castrol synthec is good or maybe mobil 1 5w-40. i would use redline over this those two, but red line is bit pricey for my budget. what would be really good synthetic oil after red line in range 5w-40 for the price and quality? any answer/opinion is welcome. thanks....
Shell Rotella T is the best (in my opinion) 5w-40 oil.
Originally Posted By: chubbs1
Mobil 1 has a 5w40? I think if you really feel that a thicker oil will protect better than I would use Mobil 1 0w40. I really think a 5w30 would be absolutely fine for you. The thicker the oil the more heat retained by the lube therefore the engine can run hotter. I would forget "synthetic" and just use a good conventional. Any major brand or auto store brand would be fine. OR...you could just keep doin what you have been doing. 252k is quite a ways.
It is called "M1 TDT"
It is approved for gasoline and diesel engines.
Mobil 1 has a 5w40? I think if you really feel that a thicker oil will protect better than I would use Mobil 1 0w40. I really think a 5w30 would be absolutely fine for you. The thicker the oil the more heat retained by the lube therefore the engine can run hotter. I would forget "synthetic" and just use a good conventional. Any major brand or auto store brand would be fine. OR...you could just keep doin what you have been doing. 252k is quite a ways.
It is called "M1 TDT"
It is approved for gasoline and diesel engines.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
It is called "M1 TDT"
It is approved for gasoline and diesel engines.
There is also M1 Formula M 5w-40, but I've only seen it at some car dealerships/service shops.
It is called "M1 TDT"
It is approved for gasoline and diesel engines.
There is also M1 Formula M 5w-40, but I've only seen it at some car dealerships/service shops.
Guys, this is poor advice.
A 5W-40 won't provide "more protection" over a 5W-30 for the OP's Civic. You're just supporting a myth.
A 5W-40 won't provide "more protection" over a 5W-30 for the OP's Civic. You're just supporting a myth.
Oh, I wasn't recommending it to the OP. I already provided my recommendation earlier. I was just responding to the poster who did not know that M1 5w-40 existed.
Quattro_Pete right you are.
You've done well to get your car to 252k.
Only suggestion I would make is to switch to a High-Mileage oil. They typically have higher zddp content than SN oils, and Mobil's M1 HM has a good reputation on this board for reducing oil consumption.
Only suggestion I would make is to switch to a High-Mileage oil. They typically have higher zddp content than SN oils, and Mobil's M1 HM has a good reputation on this board for reducing oil consumption.
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Guys, this is poor advice.
A 5W-40 won't provide "more protection" over a 5W-30 for the OP's Civic. You're just supporting a myth.
But, but, the engine runs quieter when the 5w-40 is in there. The must mean it likes it more!
/sarcasm
Guys, this is poor advice.
A 5W-40 won't provide "more protection" over a 5W-30 for the OP's Civic. You're just supporting a myth.
But, but, the engine runs quieter when the 5w-40 is in there. The must mean it likes it more!
/sarcasm
Originally Posted By: A_Harman
You've done well to get your car to 252k.
Only suggestion I would make is to switch to a High-Mileage oil. They typically have higher zddp content than SN oils, and Mobil's M1 HM has a good reputation on this board for reducing oil consumption.
Good advice. The M1 5w30 is a bit thicker than your garden variety 5w30 as well IIRC.
You've done well to get your car to 252k.
Only suggestion I would make is to switch to a High-Mileage oil. They typically have higher zddp content than SN oils, and Mobil's M1 HM has a good reputation on this board for reducing oil consumption.
Good advice. The M1 5w30 is a bit thicker than your garden variety 5w30 as well IIRC.
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