Hello fellow BITOG members. I haven't been here in awhile. I did a load of research many years ago. I'm back to ask for your advice and actually post since I have acquired a new-to-me car that doesn't have oil leaks and is worthy of quality oil.
1. 2005 Honda CRV AWD EX
2. Owner's manual says 5w-20 API Certification
3. I live in sunny Southern California, Los Angeles to be exact
4. I drive slow and easy.
5. My daily drive consists of 13 miles of highway one-way, sometimes smooth sometimes traffic.
6. My car has no known problems.
This vehicle seemed to be kept nicely. I bought it from the dealer with 67,000 miles but I don't remember whether it has had it's oil changed religiously at the dealer and with Honda Motor Oil. I would like to use Mobil 1 but the manual says Oil Additives can adversely affect the engines performance and durability so I am not sure if I should. Suggestions? Should I start using synthetic and if I take a road trip to the desert or any long road trip for that matter should I change the oil & filter after or before the trip?
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My Girlfriends new-to-her Car if you all don't mind
1. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser SE
2. Owner's manual says 5w-30 API Certification
3. Southern California
4. She drives a bit more aggressive than I do doing 75 to 80 MPH freeway flow-of-fast-traffic driving as opposed to my 65 MPH granny-eco-driving.
5. 17 Mile One way Highway daily commute with traffic.
6. Possible Fuel-Pressure-Sensor Issue.
Looking forward to hearing your guy's suggestions.
I would like to keep oil in both car's for a year between changes.
Thank you for reading.
1. 2005 Honda CRV AWD EX
2. Owner's manual says 5w-20 API Certification
3. I live in sunny Southern California, Los Angeles to be exact
4. I drive slow and easy.
5. My daily drive consists of 13 miles of highway one-way, sometimes smooth sometimes traffic.
6. My car has no known problems.
This vehicle seemed to be kept nicely. I bought it from the dealer with 67,000 miles but I don't remember whether it has had it's oil changed religiously at the dealer and with Honda Motor Oil. I would like to use Mobil 1 but the manual says Oil Additives can adversely affect the engines performance and durability so I am not sure if I should. Suggestions? Should I start using synthetic and if I take a road trip to the desert or any long road trip for that matter should I change the oil & filter after or before the trip?
AND
My Girlfriends new-to-her Car if you all don't mind
1. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser SE
2. Owner's manual says 5w-30 API Certification
3. Southern California
4. She drives a bit more aggressive than I do doing 75 to 80 MPH freeway flow-of-fast-traffic driving as opposed to my 65 MPH granny-eco-driving.
5. 17 Mile One way Highway daily commute with traffic.
6. Possible Fuel-Pressure-Sensor Issue.
Looking forward to hearing your guy's suggestions.
I would like to keep oil in both car's for a year between changes.
Thank you for reading.
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