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Originally Posted By: skyactiv I was a Honda dealer mechanic when that car was new. Your not going to shorten the life of that engine if it sees 6000 RPM a dozen times per day, seriously. Notice I said RPM, not RPM's. When was the timing belt and water pump last changed? Has the valve lash ever...

Originally Posted By: Chris142 I want to know how you never go over 3000 rpm in that car? Ok, perhaps I may have gone over 3000 rpm a few times, but very rarely. Just trying to preserve engine life. Originally Posted By: BrocLuno That many miles, I would not be looking at a 20 ... Clearances...

Hello. Needing oil recommendations for my 1999 Honda Civic LX 1. 1999 Honda Civic LX D16y7 engine 2. Owners manual recommends 5w-30 or 10w-30 depending on weather conditions. New Honda chart state's 5w-30 with 5w-20 being acceptable. 3. I live in Hattiesburg, MS 4. Driving is easy. Never above...

Originally Posted By: fdcg27 So you need to add a quart after 6500 miles? That isn't much especially since the engine must be burning some at this mileage. You might try M1 HM 50W-20 and see whether that helps in reducing the leaks. You could also go with a 10W-30 since in your climate, winter...

Thank you for the responses. The oil leak is coming from the top end and the oil pan. Maybe valve cover or intake. I'll have to investigate. I do plan on getting those fixed. Also, the PCV system is working fine. I cleaned the valve a while back and is working well. I have done extensive...

Hello. Trying to determine the best oil for my 2007 Honda Odyssey 1. 2007 Honda Odyssey EX 2. Owners manual recommends 5w-20. New Honda charts say 0w-20 is acceptable. 3. I live in Hattiesburg, MS 4. Driving is easy. Never above 3000-3500 rpm's 5. 5 days out the week are short trips (20-30...

2005 Toyota Sienna - Mobile 1 5w-30 - Classic Purolator Oil Filter 1999 Honda Civic - Valvoline Max Life Synthetic Blend 5w-30 - Purolator One Oil Filter

Originally Posted By: antiqueshell Why not use a car manufacturer approved product like Techron Fuel System Cleaner, with a PEA detergent, it is proven to be effective in removing the sulfur coating that can build up on the gauge float causing the errant readings. I used techron twice on my...

Thank you again for your suggestions. After further inspection, it appears that I have oil leaking from the oil pan and the rear main oil seal. The leak seems to be slower than I expected. I will try Valvoline maxlife and see how that does.

Thank you for the suggestions. I will identify the leak and repair, however it's a rear main oil seal (which I suspect), then that will be costly. I will try high mileage oil first.

Hello. I am trying to figure out which oil is best for my vehicle. 1. I have a 1999 Honda Civic LX 1.6 Liter engine. Non-vtech 2. Owners manual says use 5W-30 API service SJ. To be changed every 7500 miles or 12 months for normal conditions and every 3750 miles or 6 months for severe...