mobil 1 , royal purple , valvoline
02-14-2011, 08:36 AM
#21
From what I've read a thinner vecosity oil improves performance. A lot of new engines now require 5w20......because the tolerances in the engine are tighter......which creates more power[/B]. The thinner oil has to get in between the smaller spaces to prevent metal to metal contact. The main problem with thinner oil is "dry starting" after the engine sits for long periods between starts...it drains back down to the pan faster. You can always add a touch in before a perlonged period since you last started it.
Synthedics are usually thinner but are slippery......and adhere to the metal well. They leave a micrscopic film to provide better protection.
Synthedics are usually thinner but are slippery......and adhere to the metal well. They leave a micrscopic film to provide better protection.
False... Thinner oils with a lower first # are better for dry starts as it circulates through the engine faster than a heavier oil..... Just look in your manuel and you will see the colder the climate you are operating in the thinner the recommended the oil will be... BTW most wear occurs on startup...
02-14-2011, 08:41 PM
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i am going to stick to m1 extended performance . This WAS my every day driver but i bought a 95 civic thats ten times faster! NOT.. haha bought a gas saver! So my t/a is a weekend car as of now. Thanks for all the information guys.
02-16-2011, 12:45 AM
#24
I don't understand why people think the whole oil thing is so complex. Just change your damn oil every 3k miles with a synthetic and you're good.
