My sister just picked up a 2003 Civic with the 1.7L. She lives in Iowa too so I do most of her oil changes for her. According to Carfax oil was changed at a Honda dealer every 4-6K, so I'm guessing a conventional 5w20 was used. What should I throw in it? It has 169K on her so I thought about using a 5w30, but I dont know anything about Honda maintenance. TIA guys!
Oil for 2003 Civic 1.7L
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Just use conventional 5W20 for a couple OCI's to see how it goes.
Throw whatever you want in it. The engine is easy on oil. If you change regualarly dino is great if she is forgetfull or just not a maintance person get a good syn.
Originally Posted By: Smokefan1977
Throw whatever you want in it. The engine is easy on oil. If you change regualarly dino is great if she is forgetfull or just not a maintance person get a good syn.
Thanks. I should mention, Im acually from the Gilbert area. Good to see someone else from there
Throw whatever you want in it. The engine is easy on oil. If you change regualarly dino is great if she is forgetfull or just not a maintance person get a good syn.
Thanks. I should mention, Im acually from the Gilbert area. Good to see someone else from there
The honda calls out for 5w-20. I have a 2001 civic with about 280000 miles. Have used 5w 20 synthetic for the first 150,000 miles and then began using 5w-30 from then on. The engine now uses about 3/4 of a qt between changes of 7500-8000 sometimes a few more between changes. I would use either and not worry. They are very easy on oil and hold 3.7 qts. so a cheap change.
yep, these engines are very easy on oil.
I have a 2004 civic with the 1.7 engine. The odometer just passed 60,000 miles. I would use a high mileage 5w20 in yours renegade 987.
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I'd go for the Honda Synthetic 0w20 and change every 5-6k. It's dirt cheap and actually pretty good stuff.
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I'd go for the Honda Synthetic 0w20 and change every 5-6k. It's dirt cheap and actually pretty good stuff.
Honda Synthetic = Mobil 1, right?
I'd go for the Honda Synthetic 0w20 and change every 5-6k. It's dirt cheap and actually pretty good stuff.
Honda Synthetic = Mobil 1, right?
Honda 4 cylinders are so easy on oil you could use Mazola or Crisco with good results. They'll run forever on any API SM/SN 20 or 30 weight oil.
Originally Posted By: OldCowboy
Honda 4 cylinders are so easy on oil you could use Mazola or Crisco with good results. They'll run forever on any API SM/SN 20 or 30 weight oil.
This is my thoughts too.
Honda 4 cylinders are so easy on oil you could use Mazola or Crisco with good results. They'll run forever on any API SM/SN 20 or 30 weight oil.
This is my thoughts too.
Any 5w-20 and you are fine.
Serviced a friend's 1.7L 2003, LX model, recently. 5w-20 PYB, next up: Formula Shell 5w-20 SM
Of course, I'm weening them up to 4,000 mile oil changes for starters from 3,000.
Of course, I'm weening them up to 4,000 mile oil changes for starters from 3,000.
Hey Ltslimjim, I went to autozone last sunday evening and got the last of the Formula Shell SM 5w20 they had. I got all 14 qts for $12.50
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We use 10w40 in Australia
Back in the 80's I had an 85 Civic. I always used 10w40 back then. Car ran forever! Now I use 5w30 in my 96 Accord that has 190k on it. Doesn't use or burn a drop between changes. ANY oil will work with these cars.
^Nice find!
if it's not consuming oil and engine is mechanically sound. id stick with the reccomended 0w20/5w20. synthetic oils for extended drains like pennzoil platinum or mobil1 advanced full synthetic should serve you well.
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