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Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR Originally Posted By: PandaBear I'm thinking about mixing 0w20 and 0w40 PU for my car that takes Xw30. This report convinces me that it is a good idea to do so. Thanks. I mixed M1 0W40 with FE 0W20, Castrol 0W40 with 0W20. I try to stay within brand/type if...

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR Mixing 60% M1 0W20 with 40% 0W40 is fine for S2000, HTHS is a little higher than M1 xW30. Currently I have 50-50 0W20 and 0W40 in my S2000. Thanks for the application specific information. I'll try the ~60% 0W-40 based mix.

Originally Posted By: 147_Grain Suggest you run a 0W-30 in the winter and 0W-40 in the summer for this high-revving engine. Personally, I like the blend of 0W-20 / 0W-40 year around and would use the Widman Calculator to thicken or lighten up the oil (a little) using HTHS ratios as the #1...

Originally Posted By: dparm I'd just run the off-the-shelf M1 0w30 or 0w40. The car was spec'd for 10w30 when it was introduced in the US, and in other countries they actually spec a 5w40. Either of those M1 weights can be had for $5/qt or less. You certainly can mix the 0w20 and 0w40 though...

Is there any benefit to using Mobil 1 0W-30 versus a mixture of 0W-20 and 0W-40 in a Honda S2000? I am thinking about switching from the 0W-30 to a 60%/40% (3/2 qt) mix of 0W-40/0W-20, respectively. M1 0W-20 and 0W-40 are used in other vehicles within the household, see list below, so I can...

Originally Posted By: tudorart Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR Originally Posted By: CATERHAM Originally Posted By: tstep Thanks for offering to answer a few questions. Question 1: Would it be possible to provide actual HTHS viscosity data on the PDS Sheets? Many folks would appreciate the...

Originally Posted By: JAG I used to have a VQ35 engine in an Infiniti G35 and it "drank" GC but used much less oil with Mobil 1 0W-40. This ^^^^, but in a '02 Maxima. Mobil 1 0W-40 or 10W-30HM.

Originally Posted By: mongo161 IMO....sounds like [censored]. People change their rear Diff fluids all the time for different conditions towing with heavy loads and then back to normal conditions. IMO...There is always some gear oil left in the diff from the last fill that might have been...

How does the BITOG collective feel about mixing 75W-90 & 75W-140 Mobil 1 gear lubricant to create something near 75W-110? I suggested this on another forum as a local auto parts store alternative to boutique oils meeting the vehicle's ~19-20cst OE oil/specification. The comment received the...

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Sooo, I decided to go with M1 AFE due to availability (other 0W-20s are less common), cost, brand performance, etc... I wouldn't assert M1 AFE is better than the others, but it seems worth a try, especially with the current AutoZone & O'Reilly's sales.

So the consensus is any of listed oils (AFE (2), PP/QSUD (1), Edge (2) or SynPower) should meet the engine and use requirements. This begs a follow-up question: is there a benefit to using a single oil brand over switching/rotating oil brands?

I'm looking for a little help choosing an oil for a new to me Honda Accord. 1. What kind of vehicle you have 2008 Honda Accord V6 (J35Z2, VCM; 48k miles) 2. What your owner's manual says -- not just viscosity, but certifications (look for acronyms like API SM, ILSAC GF-4, etc.) and change...

Originally Posted By: calvinnnnnnnnn oh man, i'd love to have a s2k one day..... i'd change it because i've driven a s2k and that engine is :O(amazing) Since the early models are 10 years old, with few cosmetic changes over the production period, they have become quite inexpensive. Early...

Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie omg, your oil is tested for 2 years/18k miles duty. Really? By whom? Originally Posted By: biodiesel I'd change it out only because it's GC, which we all know is an excellent oil but not for the S2000 from my experience. My AP1 felt ridiculously sluggish the...

Expecting warm weather which hasn't materialized, I pulled my S2000 out of storage. Reintroducing the S to the world, I planned to warm-up the engine with a short drive followed by an oil change. Although, after the drive I looked through my records and questioned the necessity of an oil change...

This is a more broad question regarding Shell's automotive lubricant offerings. What is the relationship (differences) between the Formula Shell, Quaker State and Pennzoil product lines?

Originally Posted By: Liquid_Turbo H22A was a great engine. That's not an H22 (dohc, vtec), which was only available in 93+ Preludes (within the US), it's an F22A (sohc, non-vtec).

Follow the owner's manual to maintain the warranty, or any complications therein. Post-warranty, do what you think is best.

Originally Posted By: G35_TX Originally Posted By: ludiferino If this is the vehicle is question (from your signature): '10 Nissan Altima 3.5SR V6- 200 mi- Factory Fill I wouldn't be very worried. The early VQ35DE and HRs were/are known to consume oil, but I the newer ones seem a bit better...