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Engine: 88-91 B16A Honda Oil: Havoline Synthetic 5W40 (Group III if I'm not mistaken). I've been running this oil for the last 5 months now. Mileage unknown because I've had speedometer reading problems, but I approximate at roughly 4000km. Recently the Montreal area has been slammed by a...

I haven't been here in a while, so I have no idea if it's been discussed (I did crudely search though). Just curious if any of you (especially Honda/Acura owners) have found any explanation about oil consumption issues....more in particular the VTEC engines: B16, B17, B18C, F20, K20, H22, D16...

So, here's a thread from Honda-Tech. Other forum links not allowed If you read a bit further down the first page, you'll see an argument forming regarding Mobil 1 burning more heavily than regular dino (Castrol GTX in this case I think). Now, this leads to the "assumption" that *ANY*...

From the vague posts, it seemed that this K20 engine was downshifted to 2nd at a very highspeed of 75mph. I'm even surprised the ECU let the motor rev up to 12000RPM for that matter. Anyway, thinking that how 5W20 seems to be the recommended factory oil for the RSX, would it have prevented the...

Well... ...after months of searching the internet regarding any info about my B16A motor, I finally was able to find a workshop manual for it. The manual seems to have been printed from the UK, although the 1st Gen. B16A is pretty much standard internationally except for North America which...

Since there is a hefty lot of Japanese vehicles sold throughout the world, I was wondering what the Japanese think of about motor oil. Do they follow ACEA or API guidelines, or something else? Comments? Oz

At what temperature does oil start to evaporate? I am debating oil evaporation with an engine tuner. He is stating that since the bottom-half of the header runs right below the oil pan, that the header acts like a stove boiling a kettle of water. We are talking about Honda engines by the way...

Additives such as Barium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphor, Sodium, and Calcium. Do they deplete during the course of the oil's life inside the engine? I was perusing through Petro Canada's Oil Handbook when they state that the additives mentioned above do not deplete. I find this odd since an AW like...

Oil: Havoline Synthetic 5W40 in 4.4L jug Price: $25.90CDN/4.4L Sample Amount: approx. 125ml Sample Taken Date: September 9, 2002 Analyzed Date: September 10, 2002 Mileage on Oil: 0km (Fresh Sample) Analysis Lab: Hewitt/CAT - Montréal, Québec Numbers in Parts Per Million (PPM), except for...

I wanted to start a new thread regarding this statement since I think it would be off-topic to talk about it in the Turbocharger failure thread. Anyway, I am a tad confused about how oil companies come up with the viscosity rating that we see on the labels. I think it was MolaKule or someone...

Hey Guys, I'm having a hard time picking out the facts from API regarding the new SL oil standard. So, can someone fill me in on this, please? So, far this is what I know (in comparison to SJ). - 30wt. and lower oils are restricted to 10% Zinc and Phosphor content. Thanks, Oz

Hey Guys, I apologize if this has been discussed before. What are your opinions when it comes to an engine that has been sitting cold for too long (ie. 1 week or more)? I have been told to remove the spark plugs and crank the engine to "rebuild" oil pressure and make sure adequate oil is...

Patman posted a good topic a while back regarding Viscosity Index: http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=000002#000000 Now, Bob explained the "meaning" of Viscosity Index pretty well, IMHO. However, I still think that Patman's question was left unanswered...

The moment most of you have been waiting for! Here is the virgin sample of the MolySlip E Oil Supplement found on the shelves of Crappy Tire. Manufacturer: MolySlip Product: MolySlip 'E' Oil Supplement 300ml Can Date Processed: 08/21/2002 Chemical Lab: Hewitt/CAT - Montréal, Québec Sample...

...for an engine recommended to run 5W30? This of course during summer conditions only. I'm thinking of suggesting this type of oil for people in the Integra boards that are having slight oil burning issues. OR how about 15W40 rather than 5W40 or 10W40? Thanks, Oz

...how does the oil protect the engine during this situation? In fact, can anyone explain the consequences of prolonged engine lugging? I lug my engine probably around 5 times per week (stupid hydraulic clutch systems ). So, I guess the questions are: - How does oil protect the engine in this...

...do oil companies bother telling the public? I mean - obviously - Mobil Tri-Syn. was completely reformulated and renamed as SuperSyn. Do other companies do the same, or just keep it hush, hush? Thanks, Oz

All this talk about oil is getting bor...err...I mean...interesting Anyway, what are your suggestions/tips/advice on reducing oil consumption (ie. Using certain oils, additives that you think works, Driving Habits Of course, this is provided that your engine is in pretty good shape (ie. no oil...

Hey Guys, What are your opinions/suggestions running thicker oil weights during winter climates? As many you know, I'm currently running Delvac 5W40 in a car recommended to run 5W30. Anyway, I do a lot of frequent short trips during the course of the day (7-20km avg.). I'm assuming at this...

...and how does oil become a factor? Thanks, Oz