Dc2/4 GSI recommended oils gearbox/engine

[koolio]

hey guys,

ive searched the whole forums...

NOTHING

okay so i was looking for a good oil for my car,

GSI 99 90K on the clock

i purchased 10-40 shell semi synthetic, but i wannag get something else, doing a full service tommorow so i wanna see what i can do...

also the gear changes are a bit sticky and blocky. so i wanted to change the gear oil too, what oil would i put in a MT integra gsi?

i dont mind paying for upto motul, but royal purple just goes way too dear...

well what oils do u guys use, since i havent seen any threads about integras so far...

[astrob0y_]

i've heard good reviews about castrol edge 5w-30
and honda MTF for gearbox.

[denrie]

how many k;z is ur car? im ssuming over the 150 mark? i suggest 15 w cause of engine wear..

but for me i would be using oem oil FE 10W

[Zilli]

i use Mobil 1 gold... and have used synthetic for the entire life of the car, but i dont think you would need to do so...

Castrol Edge Sport is reviewed as a great oil, grab the 10w30. Depending on the life your car has had it might be worthwhile grabbing a couple of bottles of cheap oil and running them through the motor for 2 weeks each then changing oil and finter before you go for a good quality oil... the two bottles will act as a "flush of sorts" without the harshness of a dedicated engine flush which may dislodge dirt too aggressively and cause potential leaks.

[bennjamin]

for all fluids....i recommend and use Honda products.

Honda FEO oil 10w-30w
Honda MTF 06 (gearbox fluid)
Honda ATF ( auto gearbox fluid)
Honda type 2 coolant

etc

[duckey]

hi guys,

what does w mean? my cars done around 150,xxxkms..should i get 15w?

[hussLEr]

i've heard good reviews about castrol edge 5w-30
and honda MTF for gearbox.

I use Castrol Edge also, though buy it in bulk when it's on sale; same price as FEO, and fully synthetic. Works fine and engine seems to rev nicely.

Might have to give this MTF gearbox oil a further look into.

[aaronng]

hi guys,

what does w mean? my cars done around 150,xxxkms..should i get 15w?

That is not true. 15w is the viscosity at -18 ºC, which is not relevant to your operating temperature. If you get 0w-30, 5w-30, 10w-30, 0w-40, 5w-40 or 10w-40 as a starting point, that is the safest. Then if you find that you are burning oil, you check your PCV valve and replace it. If it still burns after that, then you can look at a 10w-50 oil or 15w-50 oil.

[aaronng]

how many k;z is ur car? im ssuming over the 150 mark? i suggest 15 w cause of engine wear..

but for me i would be using oem oil FE 10W

You are quoting the first number, which is the viscosity at -18 ºC. The second number is the important one at operating temperature as that is the viscosity at 100 ºC. For example, a 10w-30 oil will be ok for your car but a 10w-60 oil will cause poor flow around the engine in areas with tight tolerances.