Which oil to use for honda civic 92-94 model?

[porkrollx]

Not sure where this post goes so i just post here.
Whats the best oil or recommended oil for a honda civic 92-94 model?

Currently using Castrol Edge 5W-30 Fully synthetic

[trism]

Shit son, more info needed.

What motor, how many kms, how do you drive it, MORE MORE MORE MORE INFORMATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111

[EKVTIR-T]

Whatever is specified in your service manual

[porkrollx]

Shit son, more info needed.

What motor, how many kms, how do you drive it, MORE MORE MORE MORE INFORMATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111

Engine : D16Y Sohc vtec
KMs: 179,841
How i drive it : I just cruise on it sometimes a bit of acceleration here and there.

[EKVTIR-T]

Engine : D16Y Sohc vtec
KMs: 179,841
How i drive it : I just cruise on it sometimes a bit of acceleration here and there.10w30 or 10w40

no need to overspend on fancy stuff,any regular one is fine

full synthetic on that engine is throwing money in the bin imo

[trism]

Yeah, unless youre getting the Edge for like, 10 bucks a bottle, its massive overkil.

Penrite Everyday 10w30 or 15w40 would be my choice.

[Evok]

penrite 10-30, sm. would be good
nulon is good too. ( i use this, 6L bottles help siince i burn oil )

but imo anything thats a respective brand that 10-30w s/m will work

[o0ultima0o]

theres a dude on ebay that sells 10quarts of Honda genuine. cheap.

[dougie_504]

Personally would use the Penrite HPR5 5W-40 full synth, or HPR10 10W-50.

Don't worry about buying 'expensive' oil it's not Royal Purple or anything that silly. Good oil helps keep your engine healthy and that's worth doing no matter how powerful it is.

[EKVTIR-T]

How much is Penrite full synth?

I dont know why you would bother on a $200 engine when its already done heaps of kms,mineral oil is fine

[dougie_504]

Might be a $200 if you find one that cheap, but if you blow your engine up finding an engine quickly and having it replaced doesn't just cost you $200.

So it's worth looking after IMO. Full synth I think I last paid $11/L but that may have been on special.

[mocchi]

$30 magnatec 10-30 is good enough

[dougie_504]

I used the magnatech 10-40 semi for a while but was burning too much so went to 10-50. Much better.

[porkrollx]

Thanks all, i ended up buying Penrite 10W - 30 let see how it works out.

[Fredoops]

$30 magnatec 10-30 is good enough

Last time I checked Magnatec cost close to if not more than Penrite everyday synthetic

fk that.

[stndrd]

The magnatec you buy off the shelf is not the same blend as what your mechanic gets. It is a watered down version and i wouldnt waste your time.

The Penrite HPR range is definately worth the money (HPR5 is $58/5L & HPR10 is $53/5L from Repco) and will keep your engine lasting a hell of a lot longer than magnatec ever will

[eLtrix]

Just re-use the oil in your car. She'll be right m8.

[mocchi]

Last time I checked Magnatec cost close to if not more than Penrite everyday synthetic

fk that.

which one is that?

[Fredoops]

which one is that?

5w-30 magnetic from supercheap is $55 dollars
HPR5 cost exactly the same @ $55 dollars

[mocchi]

5w-30 magnetic from supercheap is $55 dollars
HPR5 cost exactly the same @ $55 dollars

oh $55.

[EKVTIR-T]

$29.....

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Castrol-Magnatec-Engine-Oil-10W-40-5-Litre.aspx?pid=1733#Combo

[Fredoops]

$29.....

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Castrol-Magnatec-Engine-Oil-10W-40-5-Litre.aspx?pid=1733#Combo

$55
http://m.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Castrol-Magnatec-Engine-Oil-5W30-5-Litre/295234


I had to double back when I saw that price....

[EKVTIR-T]

Hmmm you guy must be baller using $55 oil for d16

too rich for me

[o0ultima0o]

anyone have experience with this guy? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mobil-Honda-Genuine-HG-Engine-Motor-Oil-5W30-10-Quart-9-46-L-/170759723076?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c2129844&_uhb=1

[Daveho1]

D16 oil recomendation? What ever is left after makn bacon and eggs.

[mugsee]

Sounds like you don't put your engine through a lot of repeated stress (long durations of high RPM), so fancy oils won't do you any good besides rip a hole in your wallet like some of the others have suggested.

The penrite you purchased sounds decent and is of the appropriate price bracket. :thumbsup:

[curtis265]

The magnatec you buy off the shelf is not the same blend as what your mechanic gets. It is a watered down version and i wouldnt waste your time.

The Penrite HPR range is definately worth the money (HPR5 is $58/5L & HPR10 is $53/5L from Repco) and will keep your engine lasting a hell of a lot longer than magnatec ever will

but magnatec is only $40ish per bottle. do you think it'll breakdown in 5000k's?

[stndrd]

but magnatec is only $40ish per bottle. do you think it'll breakdown in 5000k's?

If the OP is doing alot of short trips and not getting up to operating temperaure, then yes I believe it will as fuel is the biggest contaminant of oil. Running around while the engine is cold means you will be running rich and having a slight bore wash effect, will contaminate very quickly.

Also, if the engine is burning oil, you will find that the magnatec will burn off quicker than the Penrite oils

[dougie_504]

Some people seriously. They wanna save $10-15 every six months so they put crap oil in their car...

Just use a decent oil. Save yourself the problems later

[fillit]

but magnatec is only $40ish per bottle. do you think it'll breakdown in 5000k's?

who pays $40 for magnatec? it's like $25-30 during supercheap sales which is clockwerk.

[mocchi]

$25 magnatec > *

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar24136_22.gif

[EKVTIR-T]

most eg done over 150k now so wont do much using synth

[Daveho1]

in all seriousness now Castrol and most other brands will be recommending 15w40 or a 20w50 you also have to remember that these engines where made when use of fully synthetic and semi synthetic oil wasn't as common place as it is now.
realisticly I wouldn't go lower then a 10w30 but a 15w40 will more likely be appropriate.

others can say and use what they want but your really not gaining anything from the use of synthetic light oil in these older engines, as they weren't designed to use them 15-20 years ago and get no benefit from it now.

[Baby Face]

i would of just used that semi synth, like a the valvoline dx (or something)
10w 30.

doesnt matter what u use, but an old engine probably doesn need pure synthetic.
the most important thing is regular changes

[Super-DA9]

I think 10W-30 is a bit thin for an engine that old.. I guess use whatever doesn't burn fast.

[Forbiddenoob]

10-40w semi should be good enough. no need hardcore oil if it isnt dohc vtec

[Doch-vtec]

Magnatec 10w40