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    Oil for CSX Type S

    Just got a new CSX a week ago. Same engine as the Civic Si. From what I read, the factory fill is a "break in" oil which is high in moly. Honda recommend sticking with it for 5k miles. However, I would like to change the oil filter sooner than that. Due to concern of metal shavings ... etc...
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    Worst Tires Ever?

    MXV4 and FR680. Both came with my first and second car. Both have terrible grip on any surface, wear like a rock though. Best tire I ever own: Azenis Sport.
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    Now my mom wants a 2001 Golf

    http://www.auto123.com/en/new/carinfo/specs.spy?used=1&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf+4-dr&year=2001&lng=en
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    Oil for BMW 318i ?

    My engine burns no oil at all. I never had to add any oil to it. What model is your '92 ?
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    Oil for BMW 318i ?

    I couldn't find 5w-40 anywhere available.
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    Oil for BMW 318i ?

    Car: 1991 BMW 318i with M42B18 Location: Richmond, B.C. Canada Max. temp over past year: 28 degree C Min. temp over past year: -12 degree C Usage: Lots of short trip to school, 80%city/20%Highway I have been using Castrol GTX 10w-40 all year around for the car. Mainly because it was available...
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    Enough is Enough, Why can not the US Drinking age be at least 18!!!

    My parents let me drink since I was 16, I am 19 now and I can legally consume alcohol.
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    Can i drink distilled water?

    My chem lab instructor said distill water taste awful and there's no point drinking it, since it doesn't provide anything to the body.
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    Oil for 318i ?

    Thanks guys .. there is a service light, but I dont really trust it.
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    Oil for 318i ?

    Honda, BMW, Mercedes probably is 90% of the cars in Richmond. I brought it because it was a great car for me to Autox. I go to Autox through out the summer months, I forgot to mention that.
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    Oil for 318i ?

    The engine is in great shape, not burning oil at all. I dont really care about the interval, because oil changes are easy to do.
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    Oil for 318i ?

    I recently got a 1991 BMW 318i with 174xxx km, I want to change the oil when it reach 175k. This is the first car I owned by myself. I wonder should I get those "high mileage" formula engine oil ? Also should I change to synthetics and what weight I should use? I live in Vancouver, in the...
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    Kralinator oil filters (Mr.Lube)

    Interesting to know ...
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    what did your father say to you about oil filters?

    He always paid to get his oil changed. Until recently I took over. But it is his car, Stupid Ford 3.8 V6, blown headgasket in 46k, and that's KM. I use wahtever crap I can find and change it on a regular basis.
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    Oil and Filter ?

    Which is the recommended syn. oil ?
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    Oil and Filter ?

    Thanks for the site. Interesting, I should get a case of Japan OEM oil filters when I am in HK this summer. [ February 20, 2003, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: BarF1 ]
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    Oil and Filter ?

    I have a 1998 Honda Civic with the D16Y7. Right now, I am using Castrol GTX 10w-30 with whatever I can find at Crappy tire filters. I change it every 5000km. Recently, I am thinking about switching to synthetic oil and better Oil filters and change it at around 9-10k km. The engine calls for...
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    K&N Oil Filter, worth the x-tra money or not?

    Thanks ... There is no Carquest in B.C. But I found a NAPA in Richmond, Thanks.
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    K&N Oil Filter, worth the x-tra money or not?

    That's werid. It is opposite here in Richmond B.C. CT are stocking more K&Ns instead. Stocking every size. Where did you get the Wix ? I couldn't find any wix/bosch near here.
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    FloTool oil filter "wrench"

    I got myself one of those. My dad's winstar's filter is 'protected' by the sub frame, last time, I had to poke it open with a screwdriver then turn it.
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