Some pics of my Integra while changing valve stem seals.
B18C Under Valve Cover 272k
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Looks pretty good from here. B18C is a solid engine.
We'll probably get some "I see some varnish" posts, but just think of what engines looked like a generation ago. Oils are better than they've ever been. What oil was used?
Originally Posted by csandste
We'll probably get some "I see some varnish" posts, but just think of what engines looked like a generation ago. Oils are better than they've ever been. What oil was used?
I wish I had remembered to get pics under the cover of my CR-V it was nearly spotless. In the Integra I've used various conventional and synthetics ranging from 5w30 to 0w40. Castrol 0w40 is the most recent. Runs fantastic and no noticeable loss in mpg from the heavier oil.
We'll probably get some "I see some varnish" posts, but just think of what engines looked like a generation ago. Oils are better than they've ever been. What oil was used?
I wish I had remembered to get pics under the cover of my CR-V it was nearly spotless. In the Integra I've used various conventional and synthetics ranging from 5w30 to 0w40. Castrol 0w40 is the most recent. Runs fantastic and no noticeable loss in mpg from the heavier oil.
Looks very good. Did you do 4-5 oci's?
Thanks for pics also, very high quality
Thanks for pics also, very high quality
Originally Posted by 53' Stude
Looks very good. Did you do 4-5 oci's?
Thanks for pics also, very high quality
Usually around 5k oci. Sometimes earlier sometimes later so I don't end up changing oil in the cold
Looks very good. Did you do 4-5 oci's?
Thanks for pics also, very high quality
Usually around 5k oci. Sometimes earlier sometimes later so I don't end up changing oil in the cold
A keen eye notices the newer spring style LMA's in there...
Originally Posted by racin4ds
A keen eye notices the newer spring style LMA's in there...
Yep! They were also replaced at the same time. The old ones seemed fine but if you're that close anyway why not.
A keen eye notices the newer spring style LMA's in there...
Yep! They were also replaced at the same time. The old ones seemed fine but if you're that close anyway why not.
My cousin had an Integra with that engine and the thing just wouldn't die. It was burning a lot of oil by the end but kept on going. I think she finally retired it due to rust at something like 500,000 (300K miles).
Let me guess Stevie... on SS 5W20, right?
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Let me guess Stevie... on SS 5W20, right?
Nope Dino oil. Just like my dad's PentaStar that is over 300K KM at the moment.
Let me guess Stevie... on SS 5W20, right?
Nope Dino oil. Just like my dad's PentaStar that is over 300K KM at the moment.
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Originally Posted by SubyRoo
Castrol 0w40 is the most recent. Runs fantastic and no noticeable loss in mpg from the heavier oil.
HEARSAY!
Everyone who "knows"... knows that such a thick oil will cause the engine to be all kinds of sluggish...
I'll bet you lost 3 full seconds off of your 0-60 time!!
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Castrol 0w40 is the most recent. Runs fantastic and no noticeable loss in mpg from the heavier oil.
HEARSAY!
Everyone who "knows"... knows that such a thick oil will cause the engine to be all kinds of sluggish...
I'll bet you lost 3 full seconds off of your 0-60 time!!
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Originally Posted by Linctex
Originally Posted by SubyRoo
Castrol 0w40 is the most recent. Runs fantastic and no noticeable loss in mpg from the heavier oil.
HEARSAY!
Everyone who "knows"... knows that such a thick oil will cause the engine to be all kinds of sluggish...
I'll bet you lost 3 full seconds off of your 0-60 time!!
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If you look at the oil recommendation chart for markets other than the US you can use just about anything. I believe 10w40 is recommended for warmer climates outside the US as well. The oil selector on the Mobil website selects heavier oil for use in Europe.
Originally Posted by SubyRoo
Castrol 0w40 is the most recent. Runs fantastic and no noticeable loss in mpg from the heavier oil.
HEARSAY!
Everyone who "knows"... knows that such a thick oil will cause the engine to be all kinds of sluggish...
I'll bet you lost 3 full seconds off of your 0-60 time!!
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Pic of the cams and rockers while they were out.
Would be a great time to throw in some Skunk2 camshafts. Nice and clean.
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