My wife has a 1998 Civic, which is running strong with about 120k miles. I've been thinking that I'd like to switch the motor oil over to a synthetic, but I've heard stories from people that it can be tricky. From what I understand, a simple switch from conventional motor oil to synthetic can cause a loss in power and it could unseat the piston seals.
My question is this: how would I go about switching this car from conventional motor oil to full synthetic?
I have an idea, but I'd like some others' feedback. If I were to start by using one quart synthetic, 3 quarts conventional (the same brand, same weight) for an oil change. The next would be 2 and 2. After that, I'd do 3 quarts synthetic, one quart conventional. Finally, a full synthetic oil change.
I could be way over analyzing this. I'm not much of a mechanic, but I understand the basics. How do I switch from conventional motor oil to full synthetic in a high mileage Civic?
Just drain all the old oil out and get a new filter and add the synthetic is all you have to do, DON'T mix regular oil with synthetic, you shouldn't have any problems whatsoever unless your car uses oil or leaks it as if it does it will use it or leak it a lot faster.How do I switch from conventional motor oil to full synthetic in a high mileage Civic?
You can safely switch back and forth from regular to synthetic oils.
The reason you sometimes hear about leakage problems following a switch to synthetic oils is that sludge build-up sometimes occurs inside engines and the detergents in synthetic oil helps clean out that sludge. That can reveal previously covered dried out or deformed seals which results in an external leak or leaks.
You can safely drain the old oil and replace the oil filter. Top up with the synthetic oil and she will run fine. There are no adverse effects while switching from conventional to synthetic oils. If this would have been the case, the manufacturers would have printed warnings on the oil containers.
All you do is a standard oil change. Synthetics and regular oil are fully compatible.
There is a long article available that was done by consumer reports that showed no benefit at all to using synthetic. It also showed no benefit to changing oil at 3,000 miles. It was a really interesting article. As a result, I switched back to the factory recommended oil change interval and just used the proper grade of oil for the season.
My Accord, which has since been sold to a friend, has over 300,000 miles on it without the engine ever having been opened except for routine maintenance. It is still running strong.
I guess what I am trying to say is that you can spend $10.00 per quart for Amsoil Synthetic and change every 3,000 miles, or just use whatever is on sale at Walmart and change it every 6,000 miles. Neither approach is better or worse than the other.
Look up the article and the methodology behind the study. It was good information.
They also tested various oil additives and found them to offer essentially no benefit at all.
';From what I understand, a simple switch from conventional motor oil to synthetic can cause a loss in power and it could unseat the piston seals.';
';If I were to start by using one quart synthetic, 3 quarts conventional (the same brand, same weight) for an oil change.';
On both counts, unfortunately you are wrong.
The first thing I am going to say is, whoever told you that changing oil could ';unseat the piston seals'; knows absolutely nothing about engines, please stop listening to their advice. The closest thing I could think of to what a 'piston seal' could possibly be would be the (compression) piston rings. These are never secured directly to the piston in the first place, they move inside the ring grooves and seal by spring tension against the cylinder, and contact against the sides of the ring grooves.
As far as ';same brand, same weight';, I can buy two 1 gallon plastic bottles of oil from the same company, that are both the same weight, they even look the same, but they are for COMPLETELY different purposes, and have widely different characteristics. When changing between mineral and synthetic oils, there is no need to do it in steps, you drain one, and fill up with the other (obviously changing filters at the same time, never re-use a filter element).
With regards to your engine, there is no good reason to change to synthetic oil now, you will notice no difference to fuel consumption, power, or quality of operation. If you want to waste money, go right ahead. If you don't, then keep using the standard oil until the car dies in another 100,000 miles.
How can using synthetic oil do all you explain here??? People tend to make everything complicated. Oil is oil, whetherr synthetic or regular mineral oil. The only differencee is that synthetic oil lasts much longer, since it is more stable and takes longer to oxidize (break down). As long as you use the right viscosity and change oil at the manufacturer's specified intervals, you should be good to go.
Oil cannot unseat pistons - never heard of it before now - who told you this? On older engines, people sometimes use higher viscosity oil to reduce oil consumption, but that is not recommended by the manufacturers - I would stick to the specified oil (by the manufacturer), unless it REALLY uses (or burns) a LOT of oil - blue smoke whenever you pull away.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
What kind of motor oil is used in weed eaters?
I know that you mix gas with motor oil but what kind of motor oil?What kind of motor oil is used in weed eaters?
Not all are mixed, some are fuel injected. But for most, 2 cycle oil.What kind of motor oil is used in weed eaters?
none-- it is not motor oil. It is called a 2 cycle oil and mix in with gas. Different ratios for different types of weed eater and chain saws
they mix 2 cycle oil with the gas at about a 50 to 1 mixture.
It is called 2 cycle oil.
YEP 2 CYCLE OIL,,NOT ALL 2 CYCLE MOTORS REQUIRE THE SAME RATIO OF OIL TO GAS ,,CHECK OWNERS MANUAL TO BE SURE,,
Not all are mixed, some are fuel injected. But for most, 2 cycle oil.What kind of motor oil is used in weed eaters?
none-- it is not motor oil. It is called a 2 cycle oil and mix in with gas. Different ratios for different types of weed eater and chain saws
they mix 2 cycle oil with the gas at about a 50 to 1 mixture.
It is called 2 cycle oil.
YEP 2 CYCLE OIL,,NOT ALL 2 CYCLE MOTORS REQUIRE THE SAME RATIO OF OIL TO GAS ,,CHECK OWNERS MANUAL TO BE SURE,,
Can I use regular HD 30 motor oil in a four stroke pressure washer?
The instruction manual of the Honda GC190 motor mention to use 10W-30 or 30 four stroke oil, but it is not available in the stores. Can I use regular motor oil instead for the pressure washer.Can I use regular HD 30 motor oil in a four stroke pressure washer?
h.d. is regular oil . h.d. stands for high detergent it has a cleaning agent added to it . To answer your question it wont hurt but it can void your warranty. When i tried to get Honda to fix my a.t.v.under warranty the first thing they wonted was serves records and oil purchase recipe. I did not keep receipt,did not get a.t.v. fixed. That's a fact. If you are under warranty stick to m.s..Can I use regular HD 30 motor oil in a four stroke pressure washer?
It shouldn't hurt, they do recommend the best oil for their product, but it also depends on the climate in where you live.
There isn't that much difference in those oils, and if doesn't get too cold, where you live, it won't make much difference.
See if Honda has a Q%26amp;A site, to check for sure.
30 weight 4 stroke oil is a HD-30 weight. Perfectly fine..... castrol, pennzoil to havoline and inbetween is fine (as long as its a name brand oil of course) you could also feel at rest (and have a little longer lasting engine) and run either 5w-30 or 10w-30 synthetic in it. For the pump.... should use ND-30, or non detergent 30 weight.... (it doesn't need detergents to keep it clean)
No problem at all.
yes, won't hurt it.apply for a loan
h.d. is regular oil . h.d. stands for high detergent it has a cleaning agent added to it . To answer your question it wont hurt but it can void your warranty. When i tried to get Honda to fix my a.t.v.under warranty the first thing they wonted was serves records and oil purchase recipe. I did not keep receipt,did not get a.t.v. fixed. That's a fact. If you are under warranty stick to m.s..Can I use regular HD 30 motor oil in a four stroke pressure washer?
It shouldn't hurt, they do recommend the best oil for their product, but it also depends on the climate in where you live.
There isn't that much difference in those oils, and if doesn't get too cold, where you live, it won't make much difference.
See if Honda has a Q%26amp;A site, to check for sure.
30 weight 4 stroke oil is a HD-30 weight. Perfectly fine..... castrol, pennzoil to havoline and inbetween is fine (as long as its a name brand oil of course) you could also feel at rest (and have a little longer lasting engine) and run either 5w-30 or 10w-30 synthetic in it. For the pump.... should use ND-30, or non detergent 30 weight.... (it doesn't need detergents to keep it clean)
No problem at all.
yes, won't hurt it.
What is the best type of motor oil for a 4-cylinder engine?
i have a 1990 Toyota pickup 4wd, 4-cylinder 2.4LWhat is the best type of motor oil for a 4-cylinder engine?
The best is synthetic, any synthetic will do, I like Mobil 1.What is the best type of motor oil for a 4-cylinder engine?
The way I run my car is 10W40 in the summer,10W30 in the winter. I'm not sure if 10W40 would be to heavy for your truck though and possibly do damage if it is causing not enough lube for the engine pistons,etc. On your oil cap does it have a grade or weight of oil your supposed to use?
I prefer Valvoline and they have a guide to help pick the proper oil
http://www.valvoline.com/crmo/vehicle.as鈥?/a>
go with 10w30 and high mileage hybrid type oil.
I use Castrol Syntec
10-30 penzoil motor oil
amsoil
i use royal purple oil (pricey but worth it!)and k%26amp;n oil filter what weight depends on your truck, i would also put a quart of lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer in it to, your truck will run alot smoother
The best is synthetic, any synthetic will do, I like Mobil 1.What is the best type of motor oil for a 4-cylinder engine?
The way I run my car is 10W40 in the summer,10W30 in the winter. I'm not sure if 10W40 would be to heavy for your truck though and possibly do damage if it is causing not enough lube for the engine pistons,etc. On your oil cap does it have a grade or weight of oil your supposed to use?
I prefer Valvoline and they have a guide to help pick the proper oil
http://www.valvoline.com/crmo/vehicle.as鈥?/a>
go with 10w30 and high mileage hybrid type oil.
I use Castrol Syntec
10-30 penzoil motor oil
amsoil
i use royal purple oil (pricey but worth it!)and k%26amp;n oil filter what weight depends on your truck, i would also put a quart of lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer in it to, your truck will run alot smoother
What type of motor oil to use for a 4 stroke 50 cc moped?
anyone know, i dont have to owners manual. and cust service is useless because its a pos chinese bike.What type of motor oil to use for a 4 stroke 50 cc moped?
10w-40 should work.What type of motor oil to use for a 4 stroke 50 cc moped?
most small engines like that in mowers and go carts use strait weight oil, like a 10 or 20. not 10w20 or anything like that, go to the lawn and garnen section of any store to find it. 10 is thinner and engine will be hotter( good for winter) 20 is thicker and will run cooler, and rob some horse power but it is better for summer.
most every moped made uses the same basic 2 in 1 cycle oil used in some garden tools just pick some up at your local hardware type store,they'll know what you're looking for;it's basically a mixture of that oil to whatever gallon or so of gas as per instructions.
10w-40 should work.What type of motor oil to use for a 4 stroke 50 cc moped?
most small engines like that in mowers and go carts use strait weight oil, like a 10 or 20. not 10w20 or anything like that, go to the lawn and garnen section of any store to find it. 10 is thinner and engine will be hotter( good for winter) 20 is thicker and will run cooler, and rob some horse power but it is better for summer.
most every moped made uses the same basic 2 in 1 cycle oil used in some garden tools just pick some up at your local hardware type store,they'll know what you're looking for;it's basically a mixture of that oil to whatever gallon or so of gas as per instructions.
Experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil using the method of falling sphere?
in the above experiment,why is that the sphere should be cleaned.also what would the presence of (a)temperature variation and(b) bubbles in the oil do to the accuracy of the experiment. Also for the purpose of the experiment,what complication is caused by a tube of finite dimensions being used to contain the oil instead of using a container of finite dimension.Experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil using the method of falling sphere?
Particles on the ball add additional friction.
Temperature may change the viscosity e.g.; molasses.
Bubbles change (reduce) the viscosity of the fluid.
A lot of bubbles will also introduce the possibility that the ball will follow the path of least resistance and not fall straight down. This will screw up your measurements because the distance traveled by the ball will not be a constant factor.
.Experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil using the method of falling sphere?
The falling sphere is acted upon by a constant force (gravity) and viscous friction. If the sphere is not clean you cannot use it as a standard because there is no standard dirt. In most liquids, viscous friction varies with temperature, so the speed of falling will vary. It should be obvious that falling through air is faster than falling through the liquid, so bubbles will cause the sphere to fall faster.
When the sphere falls in a tube, the liquid has to move from below the sphere to above it. This is work which will be subtracted from the energy of the falling sphere thus slowing it. In an infinite container the liquid is pushed aside which is less work.
Particles on the ball add additional friction.
Temperature may change the viscosity e.g.; molasses.
Bubbles change (reduce) the viscosity of the fluid.
A lot of bubbles will also introduce the possibility that the ball will follow the path of least resistance and not fall straight down. This will screw up your measurements because the distance traveled by the ball will not be a constant factor.
.Experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil using the method of falling sphere?
The falling sphere is acted upon by a constant force (gravity) and viscous friction. If the sphere is not clean you cannot use it as a standard because there is no standard dirt. In most liquids, viscous friction varies with temperature, so the speed of falling will vary. It should be obvious that falling through air is faster than falling through the liquid, so bubbles will cause the sphere to fall faster.
When the sphere falls in a tube, the liquid has to move from below the sphere to above it. This is work which will be subtracted from the energy of the falling sphere thus slowing it. In an infinite container the liquid is pushed aside which is less work.
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