Is this oil ok to use in my car?

**jay_vtec** · 28-04-2008 04:06 PM

hey ppl

was just wondering short simple question? is castrol magnatec 10w-40 alright to use in my EG civic Vtec 1.6 litre engine?

its all i have at the moment and i kno its dead low needs a good service but very vry short on cash at the moment so was wondering if it is ok to use for the time being?

**V73C** · 28-04-2008 04:09 PM

its semi synthetic right ?
if it is then go for it son, it'll be better than whats in it now

**jay_vtec** · 28-04-2008 04:14 PM

actually it doesnt say anything about being semi synthetic or fully synthetic or even mineral based just that it is 10w-40 SAE

this is only tempory as soon as i get my funds back up it will b getting the right oil....but it shuldnt do any harm correct?

**Zilli** · 28-04-2008 04:26 PM

mate it's not going to make a great deal if a difference... that oil will be fine in your car

**aaronng** · 28-04-2008 04:47 PM

It is fine. use it. I'd rather use cheap nasty 10w-40 oil rather than run low.

**jay_vtec** · 28-04-2008 05:20 PM

ok sweet thanks fellas appreciate it

**TheSaint** · 29-04-2008 02:24 AM

agreed with above, better off being at a good level than low

just dont thrash your car until you can get some good oil

the only good oil for honda's is Honda FEO 10w30 =)

**jay_vtec** · 29-04-2008 01:48 PM

i think ive run into a bit of a problem....after i put it in my dad came home and said it was a synthetic based oil....10w-40......is this going to effect my engine in anyway...and quick response will be greatly appreciated as i have to go out in like half hour and i dont want to mess up my engine

**Feverpitched** · 29-04-2008 01:57 PM

No it won't affect your engine.

**TheSaint** · 29-04-2008 02:06 PM

ju8st change the oil as soon as you can and dont 'thrash' your car while the bad oil is in there

go to a honda dealer and buy some FEO =D

**jay_vtec** · 29-04-2008 02:12 PM

gotta get the funds up...how much does that oil go for...and what time frame would u say it acceptable to keep it in there 2 weeks...should that be fine??

**dc2dc2dc2** · 29-04-2008 02:15 PM

ur car is not gonna all of a sudden die if u use this oil for 2 weeks 1 month or whtaever.

As long as u keep ur levels up, drive in orderly manner when cold nothing will go wrong.

Only way u can go wrong is if you start putting olive oil in you car.

All good man stop worrying so much.