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Hi, I am totally new to the whole car waxing thing. When I go to detailing shops I see them mix wax and compaund on a washed car and then they use a machine to wax it. Now, I know you can get those $40 waz "vibrators/waxers/machines" but what do pro wax places use and where can I buy it? I...

What happens to old oil? (The one lube places take out of your car for example?) Is it recycled into new oil or?

Hi, How good is the new synth Mobil1 0W-40. I read somewhere that it is very good oil that satisfies many stringent requirements. Any info?

No mention of 5W-20 oils? http://asia.vtec.net/topics/oil1.html

Hi, I just wanted to give you a brief update. I have been using 10W-40 Castrol Syntec in my 2005 Accord LX 4 Cyl Auto (Yes - I know it specs 5W-20 in the US). The car has been running great - a lot of highway driving at "spirited" speeds. Egnine works very well and I barely noticed any...

I have 05 Accord Auto and CRV Auto (05). Whenever I am at a stop light and/or waiting in traffic, I shift into N (Neutral) and keep it there until just before light changes. I heard that this was good for tranny (as opposed to keeping it in Drive with brakes pressed at the stop light). Any...

Here is an interesting thing. I was always told that the best way to check engine oil level was in the morning when the car is cold and the oil had time to slide down to crankase. I was told that if you check oil after the car has been driven the dipstick will show less oil then there is...

Honda Accord 2.4 VTEC in the US recommends 5w-20 oil. However, Honda in New Zealand it seems recommends 5w-30 or 10w-40 (so does honda in Croatia/Europe). Check out Castrol New Zealand at www.castrol.co.nz (click on TOOLS - Product Recommendation in the bottom left corner /scroll down). I am...

Hi, Before I start - I note immediately that I am not imagining things. I have a 4cyl 2005 Honda Accord Auto. I recently posted how I changed oil to 10W-40 (Castrol Syntec) due to the fact that I got some for free and that I was worried about using this thick oil in an engine that recommends...

Hi, Had to change oil and a friend had some extra 10W-40 after he sold his truck, so (not to waste) I did my Honda Accord 2005 4 cyl Auto oil change with this oil (fully synthetic Castrol 10-40). I can notice engine being a bit more sluggish (more placid?). Can I keep this oil for 3,000 miles...

Hi, Few questions for my fellow bitogs if I may: 1. How useful are engine block heaters? I live in Norther New Jersey and can get quite cold in the winter. Early in the morning my 2005 Accord and CRV sometimes sound "strenious" when starting. They both start immediately, its just that it...

The ongoing debate over infalability of Honda and Ford Engineers (or bean counters rather?) and their recommendation for use of (CAFE anyone) 5W-20 oils reminded me of a cousin I have. You see, she is a health freak. And I mean a freak. She reads all the latest heatlh reports, doesn't eat sugar...

Hey, this is what I read on one of the posts in car and track oil forum. Is this true:? The Castrol Syntec synthetic oil is actually just a much more thoroughly refined 'dino', coming from the same crude that all conventional 'dinos' come from. Even though their base stocks closely approach...

Ok, I know Honda recommends 5W-20 oil for my 2005 Accord and 2005 CRV. I am just anti-5w-20 so I am currently using fully synthetic 5W-30. HOWEVER, (and this is where the plot thickens), I really, really, (and really) want to use Mobil 1 Euro Formula 0W-40. European Accord (Accura TSX)...

Hi, I am new here and was just wondering how did this obession with German Castrol come about? I mean, there seem to be a lot of good oils, but the "elves people" seem to be really passionate about it. DISCLAIMER: I am using GC. I like it. I just need to know why and what happened to me. Why...

Hi, I am new around here. Can you tell me what GC stands for? Is it "German Castrol" or something else? I have 2005 Accord and CRV (both 4 cyl) and use fully synthetic Mobil 5W-30 (can't force myself to use 20 weight). So, what is GC? Is it synthetic? Where can I get it (should I)? Thx

Hi, Great forum. Many knowledgable people. I appreciate your advice. I have a 2005 Accord LX Auto (4 cyl) and 2005 CRV LX (4x4) [my and wife's]. Honda says use Honda OEM filters and 5W-20 oil. I use Mobil1 Filter (M1-110) and Mobil 5W-30 full synthetic with 5,000 miles changes. I drive the...

Hi, I am new to this site and I love it. Finally, so many people that I can learn from when it comes to car oils. I have a question if I may. I have a 2005 Accord 4 Cyl Auto with about 14,000 miles on it. After initial 1,500 miles I switched to Mobil1 Fully Synthetic 5W-20 and then 5W-30 with...