Alright, so as the title mentions, I have a 1988 Honda CRX Si with 230,000 miles on it. It leaks more oil than it burns. Over 5,000 miles, it needs about a quart or two (I can't remember which). I got the car around 224,000 miles and I don't know how well the car was maintained before I got it. I changed the oil, all of the filters, and alternator belt when I got it, just to be safe. I used Valvoline MaxLife 5w-30 for the oil change and have been adding to it as need be.
I am a college student who frequently makes the 2.5 hour trip home on the weekends. It is about 90% freeway at 65-80mph. I see oil pressures of 54-58psi @ 3500rpm consistently after I have been driving for 15 minutes or so. I have seen the pressure spike as high as 72psi when driving on a cold start (I know that I should let it warm up first, but oh well). When I find a job, there is going to be a lot of short distance driving too, nothing more than 10-15 minutes. I need a recommendation for what oil I should use. I have done a lot of reading up on this subject and I am looking for second opinions.
I have heard a lot of good things about Pennzoil Platinum, Castrol Edge and, of course, Mobil 1. Those are the three I have considered. I don't have a large constrain on price since my car only takes 4 quarts, but I want something that is more economical than Royal Purple or Amsoil.
Here is some more info for your guys:
Basically I'm looking for what brand and what grade/weight/viscosity of oil you recommend for my application and why. So there you go, have at it! If anyone is looking for more info, just let me know and i'll try and give you what you are looking for.
Thanks!
I am a college student who frequently makes the 2.5 hour trip home on the weekends. It is about 90% freeway at 65-80mph. I see oil pressures of 54-58psi @ 3500rpm consistently after I have been driving for 15 minutes or so. I have seen the pressure spike as high as 72psi when driving on a cold start (I know that I should let it warm up first, but oh well). When I find a job, there is going to be a lot of short distance driving too, nothing more than 10-15 minutes. I need a recommendation for what oil I should use. I have done a lot of reading up on this subject and I am looking for second opinions.
I have heard a lot of good things about Pennzoil Platinum, Castrol Edge and, of course, Mobil 1. Those are the three I have considered. I don't have a large constrain on price since my car only takes 4 quarts, but I want something that is more economical than Royal Purple or Amsoil.
Here is some more info for your guys:
- I live in the midwest. I see below 0F in the winter and over 100F in the summer.
- I drive my car somewhat gently, but i'm somewhat rough getting up to speed. Also, I occasionally run the car hard.
- The service manual recommends that I change the oil every 6,000 miles or every 6 months with SE or SF grade oils
- For the ambient temperatures that I may be driving in, the service manual recommends either 10w-30 or 10w-40.
- I am looking to have this motor last as long as possible. I can fix and overhaul all day long, but I don't want to if I don't have to.
- I read this article Motor Oil 101 and it seems that I may benefit from running a lower grade oil, possibly 0w-30 or 0w-20?
Basically I'm looking for what brand and what grade/weight/viscosity of oil you recommend for my application and why. So there you go, have at it! If anyone is looking for more info, just let me know and i'll try and give you what you are looking for.
Thanks!