Ended up leasing the civic I posted about previously... Sedan with 6 speed manual. Car is an absolute blast to drive, and I’m in the 500 mile neighborhood
This engine, 1.5l turbo, has lots written about on here and Civic/CRV forums so I have 3 questions in an effort to get as close to a final/correct answer as possible:
1. Many threads about using 91 octane vs owner manual’s 87 octane to combat fuel dilution. I can’t figure out how or why a higher octane would help....? Thought octane was relative to compression (only).
2. I’m going to disregard mm and change factory fill early... I figured at 1k miles. Is that a good number? sooner? Later? Prolonged exposure to a higher moly constant has been discussed.... I have a can of Lubriguard Moly lying around if that might help
3. With regard to fuel dilution, plan on oil changes every 5k. Lots of very short trips in this car’s future. Many have suggested a heavier weight oil to help combat the fuel dilution. Car calls for 0W-20. I have a jug of Mobil European Formula at 0W-40. Is that too steep of a jump right off the bat? Ever? I know a turbo can be taxing on the oil as well.
Thank you for any input
—bob
This engine, 1.5l turbo, has lots written about on here and Civic/CRV forums so I have 3 questions in an effort to get as close to a final/correct answer as possible:
1. Many threads about using 91 octane vs owner manual’s 87 octane to combat fuel dilution. I can’t figure out how or why a higher octane would help....? Thought octane was relative to compression (only).
2. I’m going to disregard mm and change factory fill early... I figured at 1k miles. Is that a good number? sooner? Later? Prolonged exposure to a higher moly constant has been discussed.... I have a can of Lubriguard Moly lying around if that might help
3. With regard to fuel dilution, plan on oil changes every 5k. Lots of very short trips in this car’s future. Many have suggested a heavier weight oil to help combat the fuel dilution. Car calls for 0W-20. I have a jug of Mobil European Formula at 0W-40. Is that too steep of a jump right off the bat? Ever? I know a turbo can be taxing on the oil as well.
Thank you for any input
—bob