Originally Posted by OilUzer
Dino is conventional oil meaning not synthetic.
I have one old car (97 and much more miles than yours) that burns oil with syn-blend 5W30 but not with 10W30 conventional oil for whatever the reason ... That's why I said try dino, then syn-blend and see what...
Originally Posted by OilUzer
73°F-104°F ambient temp.
4 Cylinder? '96 with 220K.
4400 miles per year.
You Also say only xW30 is GF-5 approved suitable for E85 ...
Try 10W30 dino first then a syn-blend. Some older cars don't like synthetic.
I also wouldn't rev an old 4-cyl? car to 5500 RPM...
Originally Posted by JMJNet
I am not an expert, but that is a 96 model year way before there is E85 fuel.
I am assuming E85 fuel is 85% Ethanol? Sorry if it is not mean Ethanol, then don't worry about what I said.
I suspect, the use of E85 has caused the issue in the engine, may be the hoses...
Originally Posted by userfriendly
Now I can't get that tune out of my head "One Night in Bangkok".
Most 15W40 CJ-4 and CK-4s are also SN rated.
Oil companies are not going to waste money licencing mono-grades, so typically you will see a list of obsolete specifications that cost nothing to...
Originally Posted by userfriendly
In your climate and car, a 23 year old civic, SAE 30 or any CJ-4 or CK-4 15W40.
Avoid marine engine oils as they separate out water.
Did you mean SN ? Because I use gasoline car.
I worry about choosing between SAE 30 and 40. And between Synthetic and...
I am from Thailand, sorry about my bad english.
I doubting about this, changing oil interval, kind and Viscosity of oil.
Which choice is better, if main purpose is Engine protection ?
1. Fully Synthetic @ 8,000km/1-1.5yr(s) vs Semi Syntheic @ 5,000km/6-9months changings.
2. xW-40 vs xW-30...