2004 civic ex, driven hard, 130k miles. Wondering what oil in these 4 would be best? And for what reason? These 4 are on sale at my local autozone where I have a $20 rewards Balance on my card. So these are my options. All full synthetic either 0w20 or 5w20. Also they have high mileage oil as well should I consider this?
M1 EP, PP, valvoline, or RP? 04 civic ex
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I'd prolly go PP and a good filter and be happy. I dunno if you can fit an oversized filter, but if it will go, I'd install one. A bit more capacity is always nice.
At 130,000 - if it was any car but a Honda - I'd prolly move up to 5W-30 for a bit more viscosity at temp if you are winding it a lot ...
Never been an RP fan. All the Mobil1 attempts I have tried have been no better that using Rotella T6...
And there are variants of "valvoline" So w/o a bit more info, I would not recommend. I like Valvoline oils and run them. Just depends on which one... For instance, VR-1 is absolutely top notch stuff for flat tappet motors - you don't have one
At 130,000 - if it was any car but a Honda - I'd prolly move up to 5W-30 for a bit more viscosity at temp if you are winding it a lot ...
Never been an RP fan. All the Mobil1 attempts I have tried have been no better that using Rotella T6...
And there are variants of "valvoline" So w/o a bit more info, I would not recommend. I like Valvoline oils and run them. Just depends on which one... For instance, VR-1 is absolutely top notch stuff for flat tappet motors - you don't have one
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How often are you looking to change it?
My D17 is smoother with PP than M1... so is my RSX.
My F22C in S2000 is very noisy with any oil, dino or syn, PP or M1 or Maxlife ... most of the time. But on some sunny afternoon and above 70F it was fairly quiet at 4.5-5k or below.
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
The 0W M1 oils have a higher quality basestock blend...
Is that provable ...
The 0W M1 oils have a higher quality basestock blend...
Is that provable ...
I believe oem calls for 5w20 so I would go with that full syn since u drive it hard
M1 EP would likely last the longest so would be the best buy given the same price.
Mobil 1 High 5w20 has more anti wear additives and loads of goodies in the ad pack
Supertech 5W-30 and Fram TG7317. Honda engines are not particularly rough on oil. Just be sure to change every 5000-7500 miles and mind your oil levels if it's a burner.
A lot of 04 Civics here running 20w50 since new and others to 5w30, here no problem.
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Originally Posted By: fdcg27
The 0W M1 oils have a higher quality basestock blend...
Is that provable ...
I think it is.
Compare the ccv and mrv numbers for either M1 0W-20 to those for PP, for example.
The M1 oils are much thinner at very low temperatures.
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
The 0W M1 oils have a higher quality basestock blend...
Is that provable ...
I think it is.
Compare the ccv and mrv numbers for either M1 0W-20 to those for PP, for example.
The M1 oils are much thinner at very low temperatures.
I had an '01 EX that had 108k on it when we sold it in' 09. It was fed a healthy diet of MC 5w20. Ran fine when I sold it to a co-worker, he still has it.
These engines aren't picky when it comes to oil, any name brand would serve you well.
These engines aren't picky when it comes to oil, any name brand would serve you well.
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