Originally Posted By: synthetic_crazy
I would try a high mileage oil in the spec recommended for your honda e.g. Pennzoil High Mileage 5 or 10w-30. Honda's are very particular to thin oils; I would stay away from a 40 weigh if I were you.
By the way,
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Thats probably what im going to use, something High Mileage.
Originally Posted By: renegade_987
rotella t6 5w40 or Maxlife 10w40 would be my choice. EDIT: 10w30 QS high mileage may work well too, depending on your climate
Ok thanks!
Originally Posted By: Astro14
Perfect case in which to try an HM oil. The RMS is really expensive to replace...oil is cheap.
Just make sure your PCV system is working correctly...if the engine isn't venting the blowby...you'll get spurious leaks...
PCV valve was replaced about 5k miles ago.
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
We have the same engine in our '99.
Contrary to what someone else posted, the engine is not at all picky about oil grade.
I've done three 5K runs of M1 15W-50 in ours in warm weather, and it seemes perfectly fine.
In Florida, any grade oil would be okay year 'round
Anyway, pull the PCV valve out of the valve cover, and shake it to see whether it's free.
If it is, you should hear it rattle.
If not, replace it.
Look down the hose, too, and see whether it's clogged.
If not, replace it.
If the PCV system seems functional, try something like Maxlife 5W-30.
This may help you with the rear main leak.
Another possibility is to pull the transaxle and replace the rear main seal.
I wouldn't really want to either, but that would fix your problem.
It would be cheap, in terms of parts, but a lot of work to do.
As mentioned above, my PCV valve was replaced about 5k miles ago. Probably going to end up with Maxlife.
