1994 VTi - Oil recommendations + spark plugs

[esprit]

I'm going to do an oil / oil filter / fuel filter / spark plug change on my 1994 VTi-S. The car is a 1994 model with almost 170,000km on the clock. What oil should I be using? Also what spark plugs would suit?

Many thanks :cool:

[bumper]

Should hook up some NKG Iridium spark plugs. They're good shit.

[esprit]

Yeah they're like $18 each, I'm just after something decent and to OEM spec :)

[esprit]

Anyone else re: the oil?

[j.meng87]

I'm currently using Motul 4100 Turbolight 10w40 and HAMP oil filters. Normal NGK plugs are ok and cost about $3/4 each. Fuel filter just stick to honda i think about $45 if

[aaronng]

Go for copper or platinum. Don't get iridiums. The CD4's ignition system will be marginal when faced with the increased requirement of potential difference to spark across the iridium plugs. Either NGK or Denso copper/platinum.

Oil-wise, they were spec'ed to use 10w-40 when new. So you can use 10w-40 or 10w-50. If you don't have snow or plan to drive your car to go skiing, you can even get away with 15w-40 and 15w-50 oils.

Fuel filter = Honda OEM.

[esprit]

I have a CD5 accord, not CD4 :)

[aaronng]

I have a CD5 accord, not CD4 :)

Sorry, but still the same. They both have the same engine. :)

[CB7_OWNER]

yeh 10-40 is recommended for Honda engines.. even though Honda makes engine oil that is rated at 10-30 =S....

[Riviera]

well for the age.... i would say got a bit thicker like a 15W to 50W because its
worn out u needa fill the gaps

[aaronng]

yeh 10-40 is recommended for Honda engines.. even though Honda makes engine oil that is rated at 10-30 =S....
A and F series are rated for 10w-40. Newer D, B, H, F20C and K series are rated for 10w-30. That's why FEO is 10w-30.

[esprit]

well for the age.... i would say got a bit thicker like a 15W to 50W because its
worn out u needa fill the gaps

That's what I was getting at mate. The car is 13 years old and has done about 170,000km. What oil should I go for considering the motor is a bit older and hence the requirements are different from a new motor? 15w-40 would be ok?

[Riviera]

well yes my dads a mechanic and he reckons so...

i personally have shell helix plus 15-50W, its the blue bottle semi synthetic stuff

[Feverpitched]

You'd only go thicker if you found you were using some oil. Otherwise, stick to the manufacturer's recommended weight.

[tuppelo]

I have been using Castrol Magnatec and it has been great...have never had any issues..

[esprit]

I ended up getting Mobil S 10w40 semi-synthetic. Will let you know how I go.

[liman]

So how's the 10w40 go?

[esprit]

Actually really well. Car idles very smoothly and acceleration is great. I'd definately recommend the Mobile S 10w40.

[CB7_OWNER]

A and F series are rated for 10w-40. Newer D, B, H, F20C and K series are rated for 10w-30. That's why FEO is 10w-30.

I see... thanks for clearing that up!

[CB7_OWNER]

What else is out there for 10w-40? i went supercheapz the other day.. cant find any 10w-40 oil except for no brand oils...and castrol magnatec

[aaronng]

What else is out there for 10w-40? i went supercheapz the other day.. cant find any 10w-40 oil except for no brand oils...and castrol magnatec

I wouldn't hesistate substituting in 0w-40 and 5w-40 if I couldn't find a good 10w-40.

[B147ch]

just did a oil change on my eg5.. used penrite fully synthetic.. cant use the thinner oil cos the car hasnt got low k's, but i'm kinda stingin to get splitfire triple platinum spark plugs ($25 each) :S

[aaronng]

just did a oil change on my eg5.. used penrite fully synthetic.. cant use the thinner oil cos the car hasnt got low k's, but i'm kinda stingin to get splitfire triple platinum spark plugs ($25 each) :S

Which Penrite did you use? HPR0, HPR5 or Sin0?
I'd rather get new OEM spark plug leads if yours are old and $4 copper plugs first rather than spend all $100 on the plugs (which are too expensive for platinum, eventhough it is triple ground electrode)

[B147ch]

sin0 penrite.
i've got the standard bosch on there now..
any suggestions?

[aaronng]

Sin 0 is 0w-50. I hope you have many kms. :)
How old are your spark plug leads? I'd spend the money to change leads and PCV valve. Then you can use a 0w-40 or 5w-40 oil for better fuel consumption and slightly more power. I think a good 5w-40 like Motul 8100 or Castrol edge 0w-40 would be cheaper than Sin0 as well. (Sin0 is a good oil too)

[B147ch]

yeah lol i got slugged 80 bucks for it..
i was gonna get the thinner penrite.
changed it at 135k on the clock
i've got the stock leads on them (i think). its all in jap writing.
would love NGK leads, but how much are they going for?

[aaronng]

I'd stick to OEM leads. Do you know how old are your current leads? Also, change the fuel filter if you haven't done so (or don't know if the previous owner has changed it) in the past 80000km.

[B147ch]

yeah i'll probably stick to those leads.
previous owner was a nut. he took more care of the car than his own kids!
i'm assuming he would have changed fuel filter. just gonna change the sparkies.
current leads dont look too old. any recomendations for spark plugs?

[aaronng]

yeah i'll probably stick to those leads.
previous owner was a nut. he took more care of the car than his own kids!
i'm assuming he would have changed fuel filter. just gonna change the sparkies.
current leads dont look too old. any recomendations for spark plugs?

I wouldn't assume that he changed the fuel filter. Just use regular plugs of the correct heat range. What year and engine do you have? D16Y4?

[B147ch]

yah. SOHC VTEC..
oh ill change it anyway.

[aaronng]

ZFR5J-11 for OEM spec.
ZFR5FIX-11 for iridium.

[Riviera]

any idea on price for oem leads??? i need some too

$60 or so?

[aaronng]

any idea on price for oem leads??? i need some too

$60 or so?

Call the dealer to ask. Or try calling Honda wreckers (they might order parts in)?

[B147ch]

yeah mate.. go to a wrecker.. best bet.

[B147ch]

saw a nice EG civic at a wrecker on princes hwy, worth scoping out for parts!

[aaronng]

saw a nice EG civic at a wrecker on princes hwy, worth scoping out for parts!

I wouldn't buy leads of a wrecked EG. They might be as old as the set in your car. Plus, accidents can cause damage to the insulation. Same reason why you don't buy 2nd hand spark plugs or oil filters. :)

[B147ch]

i got a set of OEM leads if anyone wants them for d16y1..

Changed mine to NGK leads ooh yeah! lol

[zorann]

hey mate
i put NGK Iridium's in mine and they run fine
also running 8.8m top gun leads
with a K&N oil filter
running Penrite oil!

25% off RRP is awesome when u work at super cheap

[FAT VTI]

hey mate
i put NGK Iridium's in mine and they run fine
also running 8.8m top gun leads
with a K&N oil filter
running Penrite oil!

25% off RRP is awesome when u work at super cheap

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how?
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You get 20% of supercheap as well as other places.

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I have probably saved around $200 and my brother around the same amount.

I should start a new thread haha.
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[CB7_OWNER]

Damn....I remember receiving the letter for the nrma thing.. and thought heck with dat....nvr knew u could get 20%!!! join right now!1

Thanks for the heads up FAT_VTI

[zorann]

haha well your lucky, those 20% off cards are meant to be only used once!!

unless in NSW there is a different system?

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i just recently help build a Holden Commodore 355 Stroke ordered in all the parts for it!

nice little bonus as well

what do you guys think of MOTUL oil i have heard some bad things