Switch to Synthetic Oil?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Phil Budgell, Feb 9, 2005.

  1. Phil Budgell

    Phil Budgell Guest

    Hi, I just bought a 99 Accord w/100000 kms on the clock. She has used Honda
    bulk oil for her whole life, just wondering if it's safe to make a switch to
    Synthetic or do I need to worry about leaks? Also if it is okay which brand
    is the best bet, has to be readily available as here in Newfoundland Amisoil
    and the others are not available. Thx for any input.
     
    Phil Budgell, Feb 9, 2005
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    zonie Guest

    I would not worry about changing at that mileage. I have changed cars over
    with more miles than that. I only use Mobil 1 , should be able to get it
    anywhere. Scott
     
    zonie, Feb 9, 2005
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  3. Phil Budgell

    Bror Jace Guest

    Changing is fine. It was 15+ years ago when early PAO formulations
    causes problems (leaks in some engines).

    Amsoil and Mobil 1 are fine synthetic oils.

    For more info on lubrication try:

    http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi

    --- Bror Jace
     
    Bror Jace, Feb 9, 2005
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    twaugh5 Guest

    I changed at 30k miles on a Prelude and was told that was about right to
    ensure the engine was broken in completely. The catch ( I understand) is
    that you can never go back to non-synthetic oil. I don't know why... but
    that's what my Honda dealer says.
     
    twaugh5, Feb 13, 2005
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  5. Your Honda dealer is an idiot.
     
    Steve Bigelow, Feb 13, 2005
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    John Horner Guest

    Old wives tale. You dealer is full of ****.

    John
     
    John Horner, Feb 28, 2005
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