Auto-Rx with 5W-20

[vinu_neuro]

I got my Honda Prelude a few weeks back from a Ford dealer. They put in Motocraft 5W-20 that they use. Can add auto-rx to this for the first cycle or is it too thin?

 

[Hammer]

it's just fine. I personally think thinner oil is better for cleaning anyways.

Hammer

 

[dbdeland]

vinu_neuro,

I agree with Hammer the 5x20 oil is fine.When you finish the Auto-Rx cleaning and rinse are you going to add the Auto-Rx maintenance program good luck.

Daryl

 

[LarryL]

If you have any doubts, e-mail, Frank at Auto-RX.

 

[skate1968]

My honda will burn 5W-20 almost as fast as it will burn the gasoline.

I would think that 5W would be better for ARX. I did use some myself.

 

[Auto-Union]

I added ARX to my RSX with 4 miles on the odo. 3-4oz to isolate debris and add some EP. I'll use it again at 2000 mi with the new oil.

 

[vinu_neuro]

quote:

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Originally posted by skate1968:
My honda will burn 5W-20 almost as fast as it will burn the gasoline.

I would think that 5W would be better for ARX. I did use some myself.

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So true. Already gone through 1 qt within 2000miles (still within spec), granted I've used VTEC more than a few times.

Nonetheless, I went to autozone and they didn't have it. Where do you guys normally pick it up?

 

[vinu_neuro]

I just realized something. The Motocraft oils are semisynthetic aren't they? It says that it takes longer to clean with synthetics. How much longer?

 

[Hammer]

quote:

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Originally posted by vinu_neuro:
I just realized something. The Motocraft oils are semisynthetic aren't they? It says that it takes longer to clean with synthetics. How much longer?

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the synthetic content of Motorcraft oil is not the type you have to worry about with Auto-RX.

Hammer

 

[dbdeland]

vinu_neuro,

you can use synthetic -semi synthetics high mileage oil for clean phase of Auto-Rx or you can use non synthetic oil you have to run all of it 1500 miles. Auto-Rx does not care what kind of oil you use for cleaning. It takes no longer for any of these oils to clean.

Daryl

 

[Rich21]

Just remember to save a dime and run dino for the rinse phase, for best results.