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#1
05-29-2003, 05:55 AM
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Oil question
The last time i changed my oil i jused 10W 40 but it ran low so i added more my question is the next time it go low again can i added 20w 50 insted of the 10w 40 or will this mess thing up.
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#2
05-29-2003, 06:11 AM
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what do you mean low? your oil level, if it is going low you have a leak or you are burning i thought the recomended is 5w 50. the thicker oil you use the more resistance you will have on you internals
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95 b18b new crank, eagle rods, je 10.5 : 1 pistons, 8lb flywheel, stage 3 act clutch, billet aluminium and urathane mounts, balanced rotating mass, 14.3 @ 93mph New additions, teo4h turbo, ssautochrome turbo manifold, custom piping, turboxs bov, dsm 450cc injectors, greddy e-manage fuel controller 13.07 @ 107 untuned
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05-29-2003, 06:51 AM
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your not really meant to mix oils, so i am told,
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Jim - Your Resident EDM Biatch B16A1 I/H/E 4TH GEN UK SITE Honda Civic EE9 1.6-i VT
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05-29-2003, 09:46 AM
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i think the first number is the weight (thickness) and the second is the temp range i think
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95 b18b new crank, eagle rods, je 10.5 : 1 pistons, 8lb flywheel, stage 3 act clutch, billet aluminium and urathane mounts, balanced rotating mass, 14.3 @ 93mph New additions, teo4h turbo, ssautochrome turbo manifold, custom piping, turboxs bov, dsm 450cc injectors, greddy e-manage fuel controller 13.07 @ 107 untuned
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#7
05-29-2003, 01:12 PM
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you just dont want to mix synthetic with non
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95 b18b new crank, eagle rods, je 10.5 : 1 pistons, 8lb flywheel, stage 3 act clutch, billet aluminium and urathane mounts, balanced rotating mass, 14.3 @ 93mph New additions, teo4h turbo, ssautochrome turbo manifold, custom piping, turboxs bov, dsm 450cc injectors, greddy e-manage fuel controller 13.07 @ 107 untuned
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#9
05-29-2003, 03:29 PM
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You'll be able to tell from the labels, it'll say "synthetic". Personally I think if you truly love your car, u can indulge it with some of that stuff. I've heard that you can get about an extra 1000 miles before an oil change, and burns much less than regular old oil. Got some for my friend's 93 camry, the car was just purring after we put in 3.7 bottles of that stuff. =P
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#10
05-29-2003, 10:15 PM
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The 5w30 (for example) is what the viscosity of the oil will be like at cold and hot oil temperatures, ie when the oil is cold it will act like 5 weight oil (thinner oil), when the oil is hot the oil will act like 30 weight oil (thicker oil).
All the variations in viscosity will suit different situations (ex. 10w40 for summer or 5w30 for winter). But for most driving you can use 5w30 all year round. Check your manual. BTW, if you are burning oil try going to a thicker oil like 10w40, it should cut down the smoke (or an oil additive like RESTORE if you have low compression or something that will swell you valve guide seals or something that says "Miracle cure" on the label.  ) Good luck.
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#11
05-30-2003, 01:48 AM
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Newer BMW's oil change every 15,000 miles with their synthetic. No thanks, I would do it atleast every 5,000miles in that case.
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#12
05-30-2003, 06:57 AM
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all oils detergents break down at 3000 miles . but they still lubricate the only thing is it doesnt clean you engine and starts leaving deposits. bet synthetic is the shizzznit
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95 b18b new crank, eagle rods, je 10.5 : 1 pistons, 8lb flywheel, stage 3 act clutch, billet aluminium and urathane mounts, balanced rotating mass, 14.3 @ 93mph New additions, teo4h turbo, ssautochrome turbo manifold, custom piping, turboxs bov, dsm 450cc injectors, greddy e-manage fuel controller 13.07 @ 107 untuned
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#13
05-30-2003, 08:19 AM
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Quote:
this is not true
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#14
05-30-2003, 09:16 AM
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explain?
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95 b18b new crank, eagle rods, je 10.5 : 1 pistons, 8lb flywheel, stage 3 act clutch, billet aluminium and urathane mounts, balanced rotating mass, 14.3 @ 93mph New additions, teo4h turbo, ssautochrome turbo manifold, custom piping, turboxs bov, dsm 450cc injectors, greddy e-manage fuel controller 13.07 @ 107 untuned
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#15
05-30-2003, 09:26 AM
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i use mobil 1 and change it every 6k
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Jim - Your Resident EDM Biatch B16A1 I/H/E 4TH GEN UK SITE Honda Civic EE9 1.6-i VT
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