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Old 05-22-2009, 02:17 PM
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Just curious what oil do you guys put in your accord? I just would like to hear everyone's opinions. I am sponsored by a company so I can't really say any names that prefer other than them.
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Old 05-22-2009, 02:43 PM
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Just curious what oil do you guys put in your accord? I just would like to hear everyone's opinions. I am sponsored by a company so I can't really say any names that prefer other than them.
Valvoline 5w-20 or MC 5w-20 and you're get 'r done.
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Old 05-22-2009, 02:43 PM
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M1 0W-20

It's Amsoil isn't it? :p
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Old 05-22-2009, 02:50 PM
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Penzoil platinum and or Mobile 1
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Old 05-22-2009, 02:51 PM
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Dealer put in Castrol Syntec 5W-20 after the first oil change, so I'm just gonna stick with that.
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Old 05-22-2009, 03:23 PM
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I'm going to do an oil change tomorrow. Already have Mobile 1 in the garage.
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Old 05-22-2009, 04:30 PM
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Penzoil platinum and or Mobile 1
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Old 05-22-2009, 04:41 PM
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Pennzoil standard Yellow bottle, 5w20.
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Old 05-22-2009, 04:52 PM
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Mobil 1 5W20 & Mobil 1 Oil Filter. I do my own oil changes using Rhino Ramps & jack stands. I noticed an increase of about 1.5 to 2mpg when I switched to synthetic. I also installed the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve as I have on other cars in the past.
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Old 05-22-2009, 05:33 PM
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Old 05-22-2009, 06:07 PM
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Just put Royal Purple in mine, but since costs have gone up, I will have to go with Mobil1 after I deplete my reserve of RP.
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Old 05-22-2009, 08:34 PM
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i'll use castrol syntec in mine, it works well in my ridgeline. along with a honda (filtech ao1) filter.
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Old 05-22-2009, 08:49 PM
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Valvoline SynPower full synthetic.

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Old 05-23-2009, 04:58 AM
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Valvoline 5W-20 dino & Purolator filters in all my Hondas
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Old 05-23-2009, 05:48 AM
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Mobil Clean 5000 5W-20. It's the same stuff as the "Honda Brand" 5W-20.
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