Castrol synthetic blend vs Pennzoil synthetic blend
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Just buy which ever one is cheaper. Either one of those will work just fine in the Honda.
Best filter for the buck, believe it or not........Wal-Mart Super-Tech, no joke.
Best filter PERIOD = Mobil 1...expensive though.
Oh, yeah:
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Best filter for the buck, believe it or not........Wal-Mart Super-Tech, no joke.
Best filter PERIOD = Mobil 1...expensive though.
Oh, yeah:
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Either one is good and will give you good performance up to 5000 miles, perhaps longer with an Auto-Rx cleaning up front.
Either one is good and will give you good performance up to 5000 miles, perhaps longer with an Auto-Rx cleaning up front.
I agree that the two oils are comparable and I also agree that Purolator's standard Premium Plus filter is a value leader. Before you get all excited about the Champion Labs manufactured WalMart SuperTechs, have a look at this discussion on BITOG:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=002272
John
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=002272
John
hagerg: I recommend the Pennzoil. Not because it's any better, but I need help with my kids college fund.
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Auto-RX that engine first with a fresh oil filter for 1500 miles.
Take an analysis of that Rx'd oil and use our services to fine tune that engine.
THEN I will tell you which oil to use based on the results.
Consider a 5w-20 and you'll get a blend at a conventional price !
Take an analysis of that Rx'd oil and use our services to fine tune that engine.
THEN I will tell you which oil to use based on the results.
Consider a 5w-20 and you'll get a blend at a conventional price !
Interesting point. Back in 2001 or 2002 when I first noticed 5W-20 motor oil being sold in Pep Boys I went home and did a search on Google and read that Honda was recommending the use of 5W-20 motor oil in some models where previously they were requiring the use of 5W-30. I believe the new rcommendations applied to certain Civic's and Accord's with the base model four cylinder engines. The recommendations applied retroactively as far back as about 1997. I can't seem to find the article where I read that.
More importantly, stay on top of your transmission fluid changes if this is an automatic. Honda has been having problems with the longevity of these 6th Gen slush boxes.
Mine was replaced at 112K even with frequent fluid changes using only the ATF-Z1. They extended the warranty on the 2000 and 2001 to 100K, but the problems affect all years (98-02) and both 4 & 6 cyl vehicles. Other years in this Gen have been handled on a case by case basis.
If you plan to keep this vehicle for the long haul, check the axle seals for leaks before passing the 100K mark. The differential carrier bearings seem to be a weak area.
[ March 31, 2005, 10:45 PM: Message edited by: mike1qaz ]
In a properly maintained engine you would never see the issues described in that link. That would be an example of the extreme and NOT the norm.
I don't agree, but that debate is already being carried on under the main thread. In short, one guy who used to work for Champion Labs has been the main proponent of the blame-bad-customers viewpoint.
John
I'd go with either Pennzoil dino or Castrol GTX dino and dis the blends; they're not worth the money IMHO. Or if you want to go synthetic, try Mobil1 5w30.
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