Preferred Oil

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by mattaio, Jul 1, 2004.

  1. mattaio

    mattaio Guest

    Just purchased a 1999 Civic EX coupe with 80k. Is there a preferred
    dino oil? Weight?

    thanks in advance, matt
     
    mattaio, Jul 1, 2004
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  2. mattaio

    Bob S. Guest

    Probably 5W-30.I use Honda brand because is cheap, but any good brand will
    do it. Look in the fill oil cap.
    You also need to check on the timing belt. If you don't know if the previous
    owner replaced, you need to do it. Also, check the transmission fluid,
    antifreeze (use Honda brand only) and brake fluid (any DOT 3 or 4 brand -
    Valvoline DOT 4 is very good).

    : Just purchased a 1999 Civic EX coupe with 80k. Is there a preferred
    : dino oil? Weight?
    :
    : thanks in advance, matt
     
    Bob S., Jul 2, 2004
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  3. mattaio

    w_tom Guest

    For starters, the oil must meet API Service SL. This is the
    industry standard for minimally acceptable crankcase oil.
     
    w_tom, Jul 8, 2004
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