Thread: Time to change oil - Which brand and weight?
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Old 03-12-2002, 01:48 AM   #2
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Re: Time to change oil - Which brand and weight?
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Originally posted by Sivik
Hey guys,

It's time to change my oil for the first time on my Civic!!!! Yippee... ok back to Earth. The specifications on the cap say 5W30, but I've always used 10W30 on all my other cars. I live in FL and it is coming close to summer time so which one should I use? Also, I'm thinking of using Mobil 1 Syn. Pros? Cons? Other suggestions? Thanks!
I use Mobil 1 10W30 motor oil [$3.50 to $4.50/qt] and Purolator PureOne oil filters [$13.50 MSRP - $5 at Pep Boys].

Pros = no more engine wear

Cons = price

If cost is no object, use the same filter and Red Line motor oil [$9/qt]. That's what MOST of the club racers are running...
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