NEED OIL CHANGE! Whats the best oil for a 99TL?
07-01-2005, 11:29 AM
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NEED OIL CHANGE! Whats the best oil for a 99TL?
My car is ready for an oil change and this is gonna be its first oil change since i bought the car from carmax. I need to know what the best Oil for my 99TL is? Please post ASAP. Thanks.
07-01-2005, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ou sig
mobil 1 synthetic - 5W30 is what I have used for the past 30k miles
, but I also use a Mobil 1 oversize filter for better flow it's a M-105
07-01-2005, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st timer
what about the K&N filters?
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07-02-2005, 08:43 PM
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I love Amsoil, but my damn mechanic doesnt order it no more, so Im using Mobil 1 Synthetic, but I do notice that the engine runs hotter with oil, but its all g00d.
07-02-2005, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by soccerbenk
where the hell do u buy that oversized mobil 1 filter (M-105) i have never been able to find it
07-03-2005, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TeknoKing
I love Amsoil, but my damn mechanic doesnt order it no more, so Im using Mobil 1 Synthetic, but I do notice that the engine runs hotter with oil, but its all g00d.
07-03-2005, 10:37 AM
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I use Amsoil 5W-30, it costs twice as much as the Mobil 1 super syn (14CAD vs 7CAD) per qt even at cost.
and it performs so well on the track , so smooth and the car really pulls
and it performs so well on the track , so smooth and the car really pulls
07-03-2005, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by samkws
I use Amsoil 5W-30, it costs twice as much as the Mobil 1 super syn (14CAD vs 7CAD) per qt even at cost.
and it performs so well on the track , so smooth and the car really pulls
and it performs so well on the track , so smooth and the car really pulls
did it improve your track time?
07-03-2005, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TeknoKing
I love Amsoil, but my damn mechanic doesnt order it no more, so Im using Mobil 1 Synthetic, but I do notice that the engine runs hotter with oil, but its all g00d.
07-03-2005, 12:42 PM
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M1 filter and oil. Oh and be wary of other oils that claim to be synthetic because Mobil1 and Amisol (and I think Royal Purple) are the only true fully synthetic oils.
07-03-2005, 01:45 PM
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Amsoil series 2000 or 3000(their top of the line oil). If going with a regular filter then use amsoil or puralator premium plus. The puralator filter is better than the mobil 1 in filtering out particles.
07-03-2005, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by t0ast
M1 filter and oil. Oh and be wary of other oils that claim to be synthetic because Mobil1 and Amisol (and I think Royal Purple) are the only true fully synthetic oils.
um, there are a lot more synthetic oils than that...
07-03-2005, 04:29 PM
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um, there are a lot more synthetic oils than that...
Castrol is one of them
07-03-2005, 05:33 PM
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No such thing as best oil
No such thing as best oil, it's based on personal perference
The best oil is the one that you can afford without hurting the wallet. Oil is the like a religion, there is no one "BEST" religion. Amsoil, Redline, Royal Purple and Mobil 1 seem to be the ones that most people prefer, they are also highly promoted within the race and auto enthusiast community though. You have to weigh quality vs price scenario. Conventional oils like Pennzoil, Motorcraft, Honda/Acura oil, Valvoline, etc will do fine for everyday driving if you change it according to the dealer's maintenance interval. (Every 5000-6000kms or 3 month, whichever comes first). How long your engine last depends on various factors: 1) How hard do you drive your car? 2) Driving habits 3) Driving environment. 4) Weather related temperatures 6) City driving vs Highway driving 7) Ownership horizon, etc. Changing your oil and filter regularly is one of the keys to keeping an engine clean and deposit free. You can ask tell ten or more mechanics and they will all give you different answers to as to what type of oils to use and brand preferences. Just choose a quality oil with the API certification.
Originally Posted by dvsxlt247
My car is ready for an oil change and this is gonna be its first oil change since i bought the car from carmax. I need to know what the best Oil for my 99TL is? Please post ASAP. Thanks.
(Every 5000-6000kms or 3 month, whichever comes first). How long your engine last depends on various factors: 1) How hard do you drive your car? 2) Driving habits 3) Driving environment. 4) Weather related temperatures 6) City driving vs Highway driving 7) Ownership horizon, etc. Changing your oil and filter regularly is one of the keys to keeping an engine clean and deposit free. You can ask tell ten or more mechanics and they will all give you different answers to as to what type of oils to use and brand preferences. Just choose a quality oil with the API certification.
07-03-2005, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003 Acura TLS260-Silver
No such thing as best oil, it's based on personal perference
The best oil is the one that you can afford without hurting the wallet. Oil is the like a religion, there is no one "BEST" religion. Amsoil, Redline, Royal Purple and Mobil 1 seem to be the ones that most people prefer, they are also highly promoted within the race and auto enthusiast community though. You have to weigh quality vs price scenario. Conventional oils like Pennzoil, Motorcraft, Honda/Acura oil, Valvoline, etc will do fine for everyday driving if you change it according to the dealer's maintenance interval. (Every 5000-6000kms or 3 month, whichever comes first). How long your engine last depends on various factors: 1) How hard do you drive your car? 2) Driving habits 3) Driving environment. 4) Weather related temperatures 6) City driving vs Highway driving 7) Ownership horizon, etc. Changing your oil and filter regularly is one of the keys to keeping an engine clean and deposit free. You can ask tell ten or more mechanics and they will all give you different answers to as to what type of oils to use and brand preferences. Just choose a quality oil with the API certification.
The best oil is the one that you can afford without hurting the wallet. Oil is the like a religion, there is no one "BEST" religion. Amsoil, Redline, Royal Purple and Mobil 1 seem to be the ones that most people prefer, they are also highly promoted within the race and auto enthusiast community though. You have to weigh quality vs price scenario. Conventional oils like Pennzoil, Motorcraft, Honda/Acura oil, Valvoline, etc will do fine for everyday driving if you change it according to the dealer's maintenance interval.
(Every 5000-6000kms or 3 month, whichever comes first). How long your engine last depends on various factors: 1) How hard do you drive your car? 2) Driving habits 3) Driving environment. 4) Weather related temperatures 6) City driving vs Highway driving 7) Ownership horizon, etc. Changing your oil and filter regularly is one of the keys to keeping an engine clean and deposit free. You can ask tell ten or more mechanics and they will all give you different answers to as to what type of oils to use and brand preferences. Just choose a quality oil with the API certification.you have a long username
07-03-2005, 07:17 PM
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I would do a Used Oil Analysis if u really want to know how well the oil and your engine is doing. You may be suprised. The conventionals such as Havoline may give you better wear numbers than synthetic for the same OCI. Ofcourse..this depends on the factors that the person with long username stated earlier.
07-03-2005, 07:34 PM
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Mobil I and Amsoil are regarded as a Group IV oil, some say they are mixed with group V oils, who knows...
Redline oil is a Group V oil Only...
downside: its so fucking expensive...
redline also uses the most moylbendium than any other oil, and the polyol ester base stocks are considered the best (and most expensive)
redline's friction (or lack thereof) has shown the highest increase in horsepower in engines (3%)
redline oil is like a high value sports car. not a lot of advertising, and no marketing saturation like other motor oils, and no care for market pricing... just high quality oil for those who can afford it...
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Redline oil is a Group V oil Only...
downside: its so fucking expensive...
redline also uses the most moylbendium than any other oil, and the polyol ester base stocks are considered the best (and most expensive)
redline's friction (or lack thereof) has shown the highest increase in horsepower in engines (3%)
redline oil is like a high value sports car. not a lot of advertising, and no marketing saturation like other motor oils, and no care for market pricing... just high quality oil for those who can afford it...
<-- puts on flame suit
07-03-2005, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dark inspire
and i change it every 3000 miles
and i insist on using the Filtech OEM filter (no fram) so much that i bought a lot on ebay in case honda runs out and switches back to fram
07-03-2005, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by brakejobhelp
maybe im just crazy because i shell out 35 bucks in oil alone
and i change it every 3000 miles
and i insist on using the Filtech OEM filter (no fram) so much that i bought a lot on ebay in case honda runs out and switches back to fram
and i change it every 3000 miles
and i insist on using the Filtech OEM filter (no fram) so much that i bought a lot on ebay in case honda runs out and switches back to fram
its all good man
also, how cheap can u get the filters off ebay?
07-03-2005, 07:45 PM
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07-03-2005, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by brakejobhelp
07-04-2005, 06:33 AM
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Thanks for your input suj220
Originally Posted by suj220
I would do a Used Oil Analysis if u really want to know how well the oil and your engine is doing. You may be suprised. The conventionals such as Havoline may give you better wear numbers than synthetic for the same OCI. Ofcourse..this depends on the factors that the person with long username stated earlier.
07-04-2005, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dark inspire
you have a long username
