However, thanks to constantly improving synthetic oil technology, you no longer have to worry about esters wreaking havoc on your old engine seals. Synthetic oil is 2 to 3 times more expensive than dinosaur juice, but it comes with a whole lot of benefits that make the high price tag worth it:. When exposed to oxygen and heat, conventional motor oil will break down quickly.
That means you have to change the oil quite frequently. Synthetic oil, on the other hand, flows much better in extreme temperatures.
Conventional oil has larger and more inconsistently sized molecules, which leads to increased oil consumption and early sludge buildup. I would use synthetic I use Mobile One Synthetic Handlebars None Taken. Registered VIP. Originally posted by handlebarsfsr ummm dont you mean the other way around, you want the lowest number first in the winter, because it means its thinner at cold startup so it lubricates faster.
Just dont use prestone unless you want a nice yellow block if you ever strip the mofo. I use Valvoline synthetic 10w30 because my ride eats up the 5w when I get on it The 10w takes a bit longer to warm up but wont get burned up as fast as the 5w. Ok, did you star using synthetic since when? I got 47k on my Si and i want to try synthetic. I use synthetic The main Spoon dealer for Europe recomends Motul. Read Oil Level. Reinsert dipstick, remove and then read oil level.
More Info. Additional information on the oil level. Checking the oil in a Civic is fairly easy and should be done once a month. For a Honda Civic how much motor oil is needed for an oil change? I've read 3. The 1. The 2. Holding the funnel with one hand, use your other hand to pour in about 3. Eyeball it. What type of oil does a Honda Civic use? The oil capacity for the Honda Civic is just 3. The car comes from the factory with 0W full synthetic motor oil, though 5W can be used if 0W viscosity is not available.
What is the best oil for Honda Civic? Does Honda Civic need synthetic oil?
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