Originally Posted by FAQ @ now

Oil

Stay mineral until 6k or first service, run in oil should be 10W30 (preferred) or 10W40 (more readily available and perfectly acceptable). Halfords do 10W40 in an orange bottle MAKE SURE YOU BUY MINERAL. Synth up (if you desire) after that. If any engine work (or early servicing) is done pre 6k, ensure additive molybednum is requested. This is a `run in` additive that assists lubrication.

Ensure regular, REGULAR, checks are made to the oil levels. Each X on the dipstick is approx 100ml so top up accordingly. When checking the dipstick, check both sides, choose the lowest of the two sides and treat this as your current oil level. Always ensure oil levels are checked once oil has drained into the pan. Always ensure car is not on an angle when checking. Keep it horizontal.

Low oil can result in (above the obvious evil engine wear and subsequent seizures) a lack of VTEC engagement. I don`t know this personally, I just know people have complained about vtec issues and low oil has been their problem.

4.8l of oil is needed for a full oil change.

Originally Posted by Beardie,Jan 19 2005, 08:56 PM

Your dealer couldn't advise you what oil to use? WTF!!!!
Name and shame.

Originally Posted by AquilaEagle,Jan 19 2005, 11:15 PM

I would recommend Red Line Fully Synthetic 10w30 - the oil of choice

http://www.redlineoils.co.uk

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