Acura Legend oil recommendation

[glmtd]

Hello, I am looking for recommendation for engine oil and filter for 1994 Acura Legend L with 75k miles. Thank you!

 

[OhOMG]

Your favorite 5W-30.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

75K miles boy are you the original owner??

 

[glmtd]

Originally Posted By: JohnnyJohnson

75K miles boy are you the original owner??

Unfortunately I am not, I got it from a family friend who had it since 97. To my dismay I only have service records for the last 5k miles over 5 years.

 

[CT8]

M1 0w-40

 

[JC1]

Originally Posted By: OhOMG

Your favorite 5W-30.

+1 on this. I would try a fram utlra for your filter as well. You should try to open the front valve cover to see the condition inside and determine of its badly sludged or has heavy varnish.

 

[K23Turbo]

Old Honda Legend spec’d for 5W30. You’re in Seattle’s rain forest. 75K miles. I’d go a Castrol Magnatec 5W30 due to price. Honda filter or a M1 filter.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Any quality 5w30 will work fine What is your intended OCI and driving conditions?

 

[thorromig]

Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 5W30 paired with a Fram Ultra -- Happy Cruising!!!

 

[glmtd]

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog

Any quality 5w30 will work fine What is your intended OCI and driving conditions?

I think I will go with Mobil 1 5w-30 at 5k miles to start. The conditions will be fairly irregular, some short trips and some longer commutes. Is WIX filter good for Acura/Honda applications?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Originally Posted By: glmtd

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog

Any quality 5w30 will work fine What is your intended OCI and driving conditions?

I think I will go with Mobil 1 5w-30 at 5k miles to start. The conditions will be fairly irregular, some short trips and some longer commutes. Is WIX filter good for Acura/Honda applications?

Yes, Wix will be fine. In fact, even the cheapest filters will do 5k with no problems

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: CT8

M1 0w-40

There's a UOA up right now where an Acura didn't do too well on M1 0W-40.

 

[OhOMG]

Originally Posted By: JC1

Originally Posted By: OhOMG

Your favorite 5W-30.

+1 on this. I would try a fram utlra for your filter as well. You should try to open the front valve cover to see the condition inside and determine of its badly sludged or has heavy varnish.

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog

Any quality 5w30 will work fine What is your intended OCI and driving conditions?

It says 5W-30 on his oil cap.

Quote:

M1 0W-40

Surely, you jest. There is no need for that on this engine.

 

[WylieCoyote]

Jealous here. Hang on to it. That's a fine, beautiful car (especially the 2nd gen coupe), made before Acura totally lost their way.