Coralian
07-22-2017, 11:51 PM
Live in Colorado (Denver)
In previous cars I've had I've used different oil weights in the winter.
This forum has a mixed bag of suggestions, but what it appears that honda actually started using 5W-30 and not 20 in the ep3 and it seemed to resolve a host of engine complaints/issues. I've read they were basically using 5-20 to cash in on some rebates from the Murrica govt for fuel mileage.
My first oil change is coming up. I am a driver who tends to get on it a lot and i do a ton of city driving (short sprints light to light, short highway trips etc) I find myself in the 4K+RPM zone a lot.
What oil do you guys recommend i use? And I know that the VTEC tends to lose some oil over time so I make sure to check it every gas stop.
I've also seen a ton of people suggest the pennzoil platinum for oil changes. Should I be using the Pennzoil platinum 5W-30?
Also, any tips for winter oil weight usage?
Finally, what brand of oil filters are you guys running? I generally buy my filters at Vato-zone/advance auto etc.
Also, wtf is this dipstick? I assume the top hole is the fill line and I need to just keep the oil in between those holes, but they really should label that for casual drivers.
Also New to the site so cheers!
In previous cars I've had I've used different oil weights in the winter.
This forum has a mixed bag of suggestions, but what it appears that honda actually started using 5W-30 and not 20 in the ep3 and it seemed to resolve a host of engine complaints/issues. I've read they were basically using 5-20 to cash in on some rebates from the Murrica govt for fuel mileage.
My first oil change is coming up. I am a driver who tends to get on it a lot and i do a ton of city driving (short sprints light to light, short highway trips etc) I find myself in the 4K+RPM zone a lot.
What oil do you guys recommend i use? And I know that the VTEC tends to lose some oil over time so I make sure to check it every gas stop.
I've also seen a ton of people suggest the pennzoil platinum for oil changes. Should I be using the Pennzoil platinum 5W-30?
Also, any tips for winter oil weight usage?
Finally, what brand of oil filters are you guys running? I generally buy my filters at Vato-zone/advance auto etc.
Also, wtf is this dipstick? I assume the top hole is the fill line and I need to just keep the oil in between those holes, but they really should label that for casual drivers.
Also New to the site so cheers!