Dedicated DA9 Q & A thread

**93Integra** · 28-08-2012 04:52 PM

Went to look for oil today and in Sprints they had a book recommending you on which oil to use.

What does everyone use in their B18A1? I was reading some brands and they suggested 15W/40 for nearly all brands.

I've been reading most people use 5W/30? Or is that for VTEC engines only?

**menacer** · 28-08-2012 06:00 PM

how many k's has your's done is the first question. second is how do you drive it. (track days or shopping cart etc.)
mines at almost 300000km running penrite HPR15 since I bought it. motor is still in great condition.

**93Integra** · 29-08-2012 11:37 AM

It just hit 220k km's, it's my daily, have never been to a track day and don't plan to in the near future.

Mostly daily driving with some hard accel here and there, nothing too stupid.

**menacer** · 29-08-2012 06:31 PM

in that case stick with a 15w oil. going thinner like a 5w will result in low oil pressure and will probably burn oil. and going thicker, like a 20w will only accelerate engine wear.
however it also depends on where you are (cold climate/warmer climate)

sticking with a decent brand is well worth your while, no need to go royal purple etc. for daily driving but penrite, nulon or even mobil will keep your motor clean and healthy.

**93Integra** · 29-08-2012 07:20 PM

I'll just go with Castrol GTX or Magnatec or something, thanks heaps mate.

**menacer** · 30-08-2012 08:16 AM

wouldnt use that to burn a dog personally. but no worries.

**93Integra** · 30-08-2012 08:27 AM

Oh really? It was on special and I figured Castrol was a decent brand.

My next choice was Nulon so that's fine.

What is wrong with Castrol? Or is it just a cheaper brand?

**menacer** · 30-08-2012 02:19 PM

If they spent as much money on developing their product as they do advertising it might be alright.
But they don't so it's pretty much a poor product advertised as a great one.. Would definitely go the nulon any day of the week