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Some people do not like using Synthetic in older engines. I used Syntec 5w30 I got for free and I experienced a rear seal leak got worse. I am now on PYB 10w30. I changed my oil last on Jan 11. I have driven a little over 3000km since then. 1993 Honda Accord 2.2L, 273,000km. I drive every day though, it used to be shorter trips but now I drive on the highway both ways to work. I top it up whenever it is low. I have probably added a little over 2 liters since the oil change. I did change the oil filter last month though.
I got a jug of Pennzoil Platinum 10w30 from Walmart for cheap. Will it help oil consumption? Is there a chance the detergents will clean up the inside of the engine to the point it will start leaking from seals?
Is it worth keeping the syn oil for winter? Although it is 10w30, will it be better for cold starts? Or should I switch to pyb 5w30?
I also maintain a 1995 Civic 245,000km, but that gets more mileage. I changed it's oil at the 6 month/8,000km mark, but I also had to add 2 liters to it as well.
Is it okay if they are burning oil as long as I keep it topped up? Or should my goal be to find an oil that will not burn off?
Ben
I got a jug of Pennzoil Platinum 10w30 from Walmart for cheap. Will it help oil consumption? Is there a chance the detergents will clean up the inside of the engine to the point it will start leaking from seals?
Is it worth keeping the syn oil for winter? Although it is 10w30, will it be better for cold starts? Or should I switch to pyb 5w30?
I also maintain a 1995 Civic 245,000km, but that gets more mileage. I changed it's oil at the 6 month/8,000km mark, but I also had to add 2 liters to it as well.
Is it okay if they are burning oil as long as I keep it topped up? Or should my goal be to find an oil that will not burn off?
Ben
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