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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...

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...

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...

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...

Based on data compiled and posted at my350z (thanks to this person, who I believe is a bitog member) it appears the are several good, readily available VQ35DE oil options: PP 5W30 M1 0W40 GC Castrol GTX 5W30 Castrol Syntec 5W30 QS Q-HP 5W30 My350z VQ35DE UOAs My dilemma is what oil &...

I recently purchased some GC for 111K miles you honda prelude. I purchased teh prelude approximatly 3 weeks ago, so I don't know what oil the previous owner used; purchased vehicle at a honda stealership. So, my question is, should I have any problems running GC on a higher mileage car with...