I recently picked up a 95 Civic with 200k on it, 1.5L 5speed. Needed a little TLC like tie rod ends, timing belt/water pump, valve adjustment, etc. It now consistently gets 40mpg and doesn't seem to have much oil consumption (maybe a couple oz over 1500 miles). I use it for a daily commute of 60 miles at mostly 65-70 mph, minimal city driving.
I would like some recommendations for oil, filter, and the change intervals.
I currently have a stash of PureONE filters (thanks, Amazon sale and rebate bonut hookup!). How long can I comfortably go with these? Factory service manual recommended 7500 miles?
I'm going back and forth between two options. Option 1 - buy whatever name-brand 5W-30 oil is on sale and run it for 5000. This would translate into an oil/filter change about 3 times a year. Option 2 - get some more Amsoil ASL (My Accord uses this), run it for 15k with one filter change @ 7500 or possibly @5000 and @10,000.
Thoughts? Opinions? Fistfights?
I would like some recommendations for oil, filter, and the change intervals.
I currently have a stash of PureONE filters (thanks, Amazon sale and rebate bonut hookup!). How long can I comfortably go with these? Factory service manual recommended 7500 miles?
I'm going back and forth between two options. Option 1 - buy whatever name-brand 5W-30 oil is on sale and run it for 5000. This would translate into an oil/filter change about 3 times a year. Option 2 - get some more Amsoil ASL (My Accord uses this), run it for 15k with one filter change @ 7500 or possibly @5000 and @10,000.
Thoughts? Opinions? Fistfights?