Author Topic: Official OIL THREAD (Read 16689 times)

batsbats · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2008, 10:45:24 AM »

Quote from: Wizard;55731

What I find amazing is that some of the newer Jap 4 cylinder models use 0W-20 or 5W-20...Damn thin..

yup, one of the keys to their fuel economy. My friend's 06 Honda Civic takes 5w20. When we were doing his oil change, we checked the manual and were simply stunned.

mkodama · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2008, 03:18:41 PM »

Yeah, I think there are a few engines in Chryslers that also use 20 weight. Once again, a mileage/emissions thing.

Vladi · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2008, 03:53:32 PM »

I've used Mobil 1 Synt 10w40 on a friends "is", very good, and Castrol Edge Sport 10w60 in mine with success.

Danny707 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2008, 03:53:34 PM »

Castrol 10w-30 Dino oil.

Used with lucas oil stabilizer.

bmw327 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2008, 06:18:31 PM »

Mobil 1 15W50 in for oil changes in June and September and Mobil 1 10W40 in for changes in December and March. All seem to work OK and engine stays remarkably clean inside. No clatter or smoke, ever. (I have records of all oil changes back to the first one and they have been done religiously).

mkodama · « **Reply #20 on:** September 01, 2008, 01:56:59 PM »

Quote from: Danny707;55807

Castrol 10w-30 Dino oil.

Used with lucas oil stabilizer.

I've read and seen some pretty bad stuff about Lucas oil additives. The additives definitely do something, but not for the better.

tjts1 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 01, 2008, 07:03:32 PM »

I had no idea oil needed stabilizing the first place:eek: