Greetings,
I am new to the board and did some browsing but decided to seek some personalized assistance.
I drive a 2003 Honda Civic EX 1.7 liter VTEC with just under 200k on it. It runs well, I just completed my second oil change on it. First oil change was with Castrol Edge 5w-20 full syn and a M1 filter. Most recent oil change (500 miles) was with Quaker State full syn 5w-20 with a wix filter. No issues with the car, I bought it a couple months ago in a pinch because it was cheap and it runs really smooth, I enjoy driving it. I recently changed the plugs as well and it runs even better.
In terms of my experience thus far, the quaker state seems to have provided a boost in power. However, this may be due to the fresh oil change and second round of synthetic oil? I am not sure.
I drive about 100 miles a day to and from work on the freeway. Mostly in rush hour stop and go stuff. That brings me to why I am here.
I want to know what sort of oil and filter is going to give my car the chance of running as long as possible? Is synthetic the best for this old of a car? I know ive read to avoid the "high mileage" oils. I would obviously like to maximize gas mileage and maintain a good running engine. Is a change in viscosity something to consider? I dont think buying 5 quarts of royal purple or amsoil is necessary but some knowledge of the basic subject of what type of oil and filter to use would be appreciated.
I am new to the board and did some browsing but decided to seek some personalized assistance.
I drive a 2003 Honda Civic EX 1.7 liter VTEC with just under 200k on it. It runs well, I just completed my second oil change on it. First oil change was with Castrol Edge 5w-20 full syn and a M1 filter. Most recent oil change (500 miles) was with Quaker State full syn 5w-20 with a wix filter. No issues with the car, I bought it a couple months ago in a pinch because it was cheap and it runs really smooth, I enjoy driving it. I recently changed the plugs as well and it runs even better.
In terms of my experience thus far, the quaker state seems to have provided a boost in power. However, this may be due to the fresh oil change and second round of synthetic oil? I am not sure.
I drive about 100 miles a day to and from work on the freeway. Mostly in rush hour stop and go stuff. That brings me to why I am here.
I want to know what sort of oil and filter is going to give my car the chance of running as long as possible? Is synthetic the best for this old of a car? I know ive read to avoid the "high mileage" oils. I would obviously like to maximize gas mileage and maintain a good running engine. Is a change in viscosity something to consider? I dont think buying 5 quarts of royal purple or amsoil is necessary but some knowledge of the basic subject of what type of oil and filter to use would be appreciated.