Hey all,
I have a 2002 Honda Civic Si with 150K and live in the upper midwest. I typically change my oil every 6 months. November 1st and May 1st. This is almost always 5,000 miles or so. 95% of my driving is about 8 miles to work and back. 6 of the 8 miles are interstate, 60mph, not driven too crazy most of the time. I've always run whatever synthetic is cheapest (QSUD, Napa, Mobil 1, PP) and once in a while run a conventional oil if it's a great deal (I just picked up some conventional Havoline for $2/quart). Anyway, given the typical distance and the fact that from November-March the temps can be brutal at times (lows of -20 to -30 highs below 0), just curious what you all think for my change interval. Owner's manual says 5K severe, 10K normal. It doesn't have a oil life monitor and it has a timing chain. It specs 5W-20 but I typically run 5W-20 or 0W-20 in the winter (or a mix if I have random ones around) and 5W-30 in the summer. I've been a lurker for quite some time and know you guys will light me up if this is the 100th time this question has been asked (I did search!!!) and, otherwise, give me 22 different answers. But, seriously, looking forward to your advice!
I have a 2002 Honda Civic Si with 150K and live in the upper midwest. I typically change my oil every 6 months. November 1st and May 1st. This is almost always 5,000 miles or so. 95% of my driving is about 8 miles to work and back. 6 of the 8 miles are interstate, 60mph, not driven too crazy most of the time. I've always run whatever synthetic is cheapest (QSUD, Napa, Mobil 1, PP) and once in a while run a conventional oil if it's a great deal (I just picked up some conventional Havoline for $2/quart). Anyway, given the typical distance and the fact that from November-March the temps can be brutal at times (lows of -20 to -30 highs below 0), just curious what you all think for my change interval. Owner's manual says 5K severe, 10K normal. It doesn't have a oil life monitor and it has a timing chain. It specs 5W-20 but I typically run 5W-20 or 0W-20 in the winter (or a mix if I have random ones around) and 5W-30 in the summer. I've been a lurker for quite some time and know you guys will light me up if this is the 100th time this question has been asked (I did search!!!) and, otherwise, give me 22 different answers. But, seriously, looking forward to your advice!