CL-zero

i just changed my engine oil and i wonder what kind oil do you guys use?
there are $1 oil to $5 oil for same amount.
do oil really change anything?

HyDrOpOnIkToKa

use synthetic
(mobil 1 or royal purple)
your engine will thank u for it

HyDrOpOnIkToKa

you get what u pay for

ib_jimmy

oh shit that mobil 1 last soo long for me.....i've drove my car 13,000 miles and the oil was still good.

CL-zero

i will put some synthetic oil next time.
hot much that oil cost for each?

it was like 32 degree outside.
my hand still freezing. i hate Ohio

HyDrOpOnIkToKa

i believe you can buy a gallon of mobil 1 at walmart which is the best deal
usually it is around $5 a quart

ib_jimmy

yeah like 4.95 a quart....i think its like $16 for a gallon at walmart....go with 5W30 if its that cold there.

Ted

I use Mobil1, I think it's the best out there.

dustbuster4

I also use Mobil 1 (5W30 right now). I change oil about every 7K miles.

CL-zero

don't you have to change oil every 3000 miles?
that what i do.

RR32CLS

someone correct me if im wrong...

i heard its not good for the engine to keep switching from regualr to synthetic oil, or vice-versa... im not surem so someone comment. in my previous car i only used synthetic, but now i just take it to acura for a regualr oil change.

should i ask for synthetic or just bring my own oil?

thnks

dustbuster4

Not with synthetic oil.

dustbuster4

It's not good to switch from conventional oil to synthetic and back to conventional.

If you decide to switch to synthetic oil, I would have the old oil flushed out, then install synthetic oil and drive it around for 50 miles or so, then have that oil flushed out, and refilled with synthentic once again. Then . . . never go back to conventional oil!

But, this is just my anal-retentive ways. [Even though I'm serious.]

Why not just change the oil yourself?

It's much cheaper.

JLai

Jesus...Lets ask yet another time this month.

97Acura3.0CL

but anyways i use castrol full synthetic, i think its like 4.99 a quart or 5.99, reasonable and nice oil

97Acura3.0CL

PS. alwyas change the oil yourself, cause it will run your 15 bucks cheaper than any shop i get mine done with a bosch top of the line filter and 4 things of oil for 16 bucks at autozone and the local shop charges like 35-40 depending on the number of quarts you need for the car

infamouz trunkz

so when u running on synthetic, does the engine run smoother?

dulux

At walmart it is actually $24.95 in that big ass jug, you end up saving like 2 cents.

Sacramento CL

No. It runs exactly the same. You don't have to change it as often.

madj80

I have been using Mobil 1 since my car had 14,000 on it. I change the oil every 4-5,000 miles. Try 0W40 if you run it hard.

LongNguyen

always treat you car with good stuff.... synthetic oil.

Universe93B

if you change every 3k or 4k, you don't need synthetic. get dino oil.

ju5tchi11in

ok... so what exactly do you need for an oil change?

oil
filter
stands or ramp
and what do you use to catch oil?

sorry never done this, going to try it this week. pull the plug and screw off filter, let oil drain into...?? then put plug back pour some oil into filter screw back on and then add the oil?

thanks.

EDIT: kinda funny thought... after the oil change, going to attempt header install.

legendaryCL98

raise the car up with a jack.. or drive it onto a ramp, then go underneath, and you'll see a box that says oil and a arrow pointing to a nut. then u take a wrench and you open it.. make sure you have a small pail and catch the oil... (pail has to support about 6 quarts of oil) ... its gonna come straight out at first.. so watch out.. then, while the oil is still dripping twist off the oil filter (watch out, oil comes out of the filter too!) after all the oil is drained.. or u dont see anymore oil dripping (might take about 10 min..) put the nut back into the hole, and put the new filter on. pull everything out from under your car. put about 5 quarts of oil into the engine. THEN run the car.. (WARNING: MAKE SURE U PUT OIL IN BEFORE U START THE CAR!!!) after leaving your car idle for about a min. turn your car off, and check the dip stick to see if your full or a little low.. add as much as necessary. (5 quarts usually puts u at a good spot though) thats pretty much it! PM me if u got anymore questions!! ONE MORE THING!! >> APPLY E-BRAKE BEFORE USING THE JACK!!! if u have a ramp, its okay.


with the used oil.. take it to a shucks, kragen or any supply shop to rid of it. call them first to make sure u can throw it away there. I know shucks auto supply is free.. but there are places that charge

Sacramento CL

Never get under your car while it's on a jack. Use jackstands. Don't forget to change the crush washer on the drain plug - every other oil change will do. You can get them at the dealer for a couple of cents each. If you don't change the crush washer, you'll end up with a bunch of annoying drips where you park your car.

You can buy a low, wide bucket for catching the oil for about $3.00 at Kragen. Don't buy one of those expensive buckets that have a pour spout on the side - they leak.

One other thing. Don't forget the put the drain plug back in. My friend forgot to do that once and poured 5 quarts of oil down his driveway.

dulux

I dont think our cars use crush washers. I have a metal washer on my car so dont have to change it ever. Also dont forget to dip your finger in some oil and spread a little around the top of the filter in that rubber gasket. It helps form a good seal, and makes it a little easier to get off the filter next time you do it. Pep boys - rose auto - advance automotive dispose of oil free.

ju5tchi11in

thanks for the advice guys.

tiremanjd

I use Mobil1 in mine and its got 259k+ on it.

ju5tchi11in

lol turns out the oil change didn't quite happen. I got the car up had everything ready to go... then couldn't get the drain bolt off... so brought the car to pep boys and the guy had trouble getting it off and had to use some extensions to get the necessary leverage. Oh well 15 bucks for an oil change with my own oil and filter. Perhaps next 4-5k miles I'll be able to get the bolt off.

dulux

......sad.....so sad.... hehe j/k, next time get your self a half-inch ratchet with a foot long handle cause theres lotsa bolts on our car that are a bitch to get off. You will use it if you work on your car often.

ju5tchi11in

yeah man. Should do. and yeah I was going to buy one at sears but they cost 60+ bucks... I was like umm maybe next time.

KitsJAG5254

well ever since I had my CL I always go to the Acura service.. no problems with my car