what engine oil for 99' Integra DC4 Gsi

**RDM** · 08-10-2012 02:48 PM

hi guys, i bought a dc4 integra gsi few month ago and just wondering which engine oil is most suitable for it... atm its running with 10w-40...not sure what brand it is though..cheers

**Indie** · 08-10-2012 05:10 PM

40 weight? 50 weight?

40 weight sounds nice.

**curtis265** · 08-10-2012 05:14 PM

what does the manual specify? Maybe that's a good starting point

are you losing oil? Maybe thicken it up a bit

**Winter** · 08-10-2012 05:23 PM

I would use a 10w30 or 10w40 depending how many kms the engine has done

**menacer** · 08-10-2012 06:24 PM

as previously mentioned. how many k's has motor done and does it use any oil? if high k's or using oil i'd go to a 15w. also depends what part of the country ur in too.

**Jasemas** · 08-10-2012 06:55 PM

And with thicker oil comes 'less' leaks as it's a band-aid solution (if there are leaks)
but comes with lower fuel economy as the oil pump has to work harder to pump the thicker oil around
And as the first few have said how many kms, do you leak oil between oil changes, whats the colour of the smoke coming out of your tailpipe?
Get back to us

**infurNOS** · 08-10-2012 08:44 PM

5-40w in winter
10-40w in summer !

**JDM DC2R** · 08-10-2012 08:46 PM

like said above. But id just use 10-30 and top up regularly. I found thick oil Eg 20-50 may not leak or burn as much. But turns into sludge, this can cause more problems.

I no my dc2R gets 5-30 and my CRV gets 10-30 Neither drink or leak!

Also 10w is good to something like -5 degress. In Sydney it never gets that cold!

**anzai** · 08-10-2012 10:37 PM

i think what he meant to ask is for b18b if is it better to use semi synth or full synth, or doesnt matter?

**dougie_504** · 08-10-2012 10:41 PM

5-30 if no leaks/smoke, 10-40 if leaks/smoke.

Full synthetic.

**JDM DC2R** · 08-10-2012 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by dougie_504

5-30 if no leaks/smoke, 10-40 if leaks/smoke.

Full synthetic.

Its a dc4. I would go semi or full mineral. No point spending big bucks on oil for a non sport car. Just ensure u service 10,000 km at the most!!!!!!!!

**dougie_504** · 08-10-2012 11:37 PM

Synthetic oils generally lubricate better than minerals when cold, despite having the same thickness ratings. Why wouldn't you spend an extra $10-20 each service to protect your engine from cold wear?