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Old 09-05-2006, 11:54 PM
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I just bought a turboed B16 hatch im just wondering what oil should i keep in it the guy i bought it from told me to run 10/40 because it runs hot, what do u guys use and why thanx
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Old 09-06-2006, 03:22 AM
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anything. if it is noisy and burns oi, go with 10w or ever 20w
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Old 09-06-2006, 09:04 AM
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runs hot?? fix that and then put 10w 30 in it.
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Old 09-06-2006, 10:09 AM
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I use what is on sale at wal-mart and the overheating is due to other things not your oil unless your using a canola oil which has a burning temp of around 375
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Old 09-06-2006, 06:53 PM
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super tech... just cause its a b16 doesnt stop it from being a honda
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Maybe you should check your cooling system?

Just a thought.
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30 weight. The detergents will ruin the VTEC, so get non. They have it at Walmart
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Old 11-03-2006, 02:25 AM
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WTF? Detergents ruin VTEC

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I run Exxon/Mobil, highest detergent package on the market!
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Old 11-03-2006, 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Mista Bone
WTF? Detergents ruin VTEC



I run Exxon/Mobil, highest detergent package on the market!
I was kidding genius :1
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sweet god i hope so. Ever seen a motor that's been run without detergents?
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