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10-17-2008, 01:14 PM
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I also use Castrol 5W20 (from Walmart, about 12 dollars for a 5 quart) and it has done a good job so far. Just make sure you pick up a good filter to go with (I use FRAM).
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10-17-2008, 02:49 PM
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getting the oem filters from honda is nice, they are all the same size blue filters. either short fat or taller slimmer. except for i beilve honda truck/suv's and the little electric cars. plus you get the washer for your oil plug.
10-17-2008, 03:01 PM
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I absolutely love comments like that. You could run autozone special oil for that long and not see any problems. hell you could use it 100k and not see problems. When was the last time you saw motor problems from oil?
10-17-2008, 03:02 PM
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10-17-2008, 03:43 PM
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dont all oils and filters have to meet a certain industry standard? i know vette's and farrari's say mobile1 or castrol. and i'm sure synthetic is better that regular conventional oil. but these a luxury sedans. what ever happened to oil is oil?
10-17-2008, 04:24 PM
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For most people regular oil is more than just fine. Then there are those that get caught up in the mines better than yours or this one protects .00000000000001 micron better so i have to use it or my motor wont last people. Then there are the cars where the manufacturers have deigned the motors and want specific formulation/weight oils to ensure the highest possible protection under all conditions. Syn is superior to dino oil though and does offer higher protection and longer lasting.
10-17-2008, 05:28 PM
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LOL, yep. In fact I am sure Honda engine will work fine 200K miles with regular oil.
10-17-2008, 06:56 PM
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10-18-2008, 09:15 AM
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Ive been using fram pretty much for 300k in the TL. (other than the deal i got on M1 filters years back where they were like 3$ each) Hummm My motor is just fine.
10-18-2008, 09:27 AM
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I do too. Yea there are filters out there better but honestly do you think that if you use one your motor wont last Ive been using fram pretty much for 300k in the TL. (other than the deal i got on M1 filters years back where they were like 3$ each) Hummm My motor is just fine.
Ive been using fram pretty much for 300k in the TL. (other than the deal i got on M1 filters years back where they were like 3$ each) Hummm My motor is just fine.
10-18-2008, 11:00 AM
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10-18-2008, 11:53 AM
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fram it is for me (tough gard) and I like the gripper too. Better than paying slews more for the K&N with the nut. The filter is not hard enough access to need a nut. Also, if the filters were that bad, fram would be out of business. 
Although, I do like the synthetic . . . just me!
Like fstty, I used dino valvoline 1030 and fram in my old honda accord for 312k mi before I got rid of it. no engine problems other than the norm
10-18-2008, 01:30 PM
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anyone remember those 'royal purple' adds that guaranteed 5hp if you use there oil?
on a side note. what do you guys think about that lucas oil? you know the little setup at the store with those gears that you turn?? it does look like it sticks more. but i dunno if thats always a good thing when it comes to sludge.
on a side note. what do you guys think about that lucas oil? you know the little setup at the store with those gears that you turn?? it does look like it sticks more. but i dunno if thats always a good thing when it comes to sludge.
10-18-2008, 01:41 PM
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anyone remember those 'royal purple' adds that guaranteed 5hp if you use there oil?
on a side note. what do you guys think about that lucas oil? you know the little setup at the store with those gears that you turn?? it does look like it sticks more. but i dunno if thats always a good thing when it comes to sludge.
on a side note. what do you guys think about that lucas oil? you know the little setup at the store with those gears that you turn?? it does look like it sticks more. but i dunno if thats always a good thing when it comes to sludge.
10-18-2008, 03:21 PM
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10-18-2008, 04:58 PM
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5w20 is for gas mileage purposes only. The 01 CL-S (same exact motor as the 02-03 CL/TL-S calls for 5w30) The way I drive I like having the extra protection from the 30 weight.
I'm currently using Amsoil 0w30 and I'm getting excellent mileage. 27.5-31.5mpg.
I'm currently using Amsoil 0w30 and I'm getting excellent mileage. 27.5-31.5mpg.
10-18-2008, 07:36 PM
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fram it is for me (tough gard) and I like the gripper too. Better than paying slews more for the K&N with the nut. The filter is not hard enough access to need a nut. Also, if the filters were that bad, fram would be out of business. Although, I do like the synthetic . . . just me!
Like fstty, I used dino valvoline 1030 and fram in my old honda accord for 312k mi before I got rid of it. no engine problems other than the norm
and when it comes to oil, i use quaker state 5w-30.
10-19-2008, 09:15 AM
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10-19-2008, 09:17 AM
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Why not? 1 min and your done (turn the wheel to the right and unscrew, fill new filter with oil and away you go). If your trying to minimize oil changes and keep it as long as possible changing the filter at 7500 isnt a bad idea.
10-19-2008, 11:50 AM
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either way i think someone would notice.
10-19-2008, 01:30 PM
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when you only change the filter, you still need to drain the oil and then put it back. If I am going to do all that, I might as well put new oil and filter at the same time. I thought good oil filter such as M1, can last more than 7500 miles, perhaps to 10K ?
10-19-2008, 07:14 PM
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You DONT need to drain the oil to change the filter. You can unscrew the filter and the only oil that will come out is whats in the filter. Just like you can fill the oil without the filter on.