Just curious to hear from a few others as to what engine oil they use and why...
interested to hear about 1st gens and 3rd gens only!
Lets try to stick to the following format:
1) Vehicle (1st gen CRX or 3rd gen Civic)
2) Engine & Mileage (1.5, 1.6, 1.8, carbed, Fuel Injcted, etc...)
3) Oil Brand (Torco, Motul, Royal Purple, Sunoco , Mobil 1, etc... )
4) Weight (5w30, 5w40, 10w30, 10w40, etc...)
5) WHY ?
* the #5 "why" question can get some interesting responses such as;
"well, it's just what my family uses."
"My favorite race team / driver uses it."
"I saw the logo on a car from a video game that I like."
surprisingly #5 is alot like other brands and products in the market.
Lastly, any constructive information based on facts would greatly be appreciated if you can add it to question #5.
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I'll start with mine.
1) '87 Civic Si
2) stock 1.5L @ 288K
3) Torco SR1
4) 5w40
5) I use Torco oil based on info I collected from a work shop which Torco International Corp. performed at one
of my JDM Monday night car meets. Torco performed side by side tests of other leading brands including Royal Purple.
Also, it's a bit comforting knowing that Torco's development team is realy into Hondas as well. Their test cars are ITR's and
other built civics. ...and that says alot to me when a company gives that much shit about their cars & their product.
When I purchased my '87 Si from the original old lady in Irvine, CA , I knew the car had never seen "hard mileage".
I have a lead foot and knew a high grade motor oil would be best for me.
Even though Honda dealers all recomend 5w30 our here in Southern California, I went with 5w40 due to a small leak which
I can not pin point. The thicker motor oil has temporarily sealed that issue up.
FYI, I'm in So.Cal. therfore am not affected by having to use various oil weights due to climate changes.
You cold area Civic and CRX owners may and/or will vary.
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