QUESTIONS ABOUT SWITCHING TO SYNTHETIC.
Thread Starter
Registered!!
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 472
Likes: 0
From: , Georgia, US
Rep Power: 0 
QUESTIONS ABOUT SWITCHING TO SYNTHETIC.
gefore you all flame me, i searched, and was unable to find the answer to my question. ok, i have been told by some sources that if i switch to synthetic oil from regular oil, that it would be necessary to replace all of the gaskets because of the diffrent effects of the two types of oil. they said that the synthetic tends to shrink the gaskets, and the regular oil makes them swell. meaning that the gaskets will get smaller and result in an oil leak if i do not replace them. is this true? also, which synthetic do you reccommend? i was wanting to go with Royal Purple.
Registered!!
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 672
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON
Rep Power: 0 I am not aware of any problems using major brands of synthetic, from reading other's posts and my own experience. This may become more of an issue when your car reaches higher mileage.
I use Mobil-1 5W30 with success. Others swear by Amsoil or other brands.
I use Mobil-1 5W30 with success. Others swear by Amsoil or other brands.
They will answer alot of questions... 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,225
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Rep Power: 306
Quote
[hr]Originally posted by: ce01cvcex
gefore you all flame me, i searched, and was unable to find the answer to my question. ok, i have been told by some sources that if i switch to synthetic oil from regular oil, that it would be necessary to replace all of the gaskets because of the diffrent effects of the two types of oil. they said that the synthetic tends to shrink the gaskets, and the regular oil makes them swell. meaning that the gaskets will get smaller and result in an oil leak if i do not replace them. is this true? also, which synthetic do you reccommend? i was wanting to go with Royal Purple.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: ce01cvcex
gefore you all flame me, i searched, and was unable to find the answer to my question. ok, i have been told by some sources that if i switch to synthetic oil from regular oil, that it would be necessary to replace all of the gaskets because of the diffrent effects of the two types of oil. they said that the synthetic tends to shrink the gaskets, and the regular oil makes them swell. meaning that the gaskets will get smaller and result in an oil leak if i do not replace them. is this true? also, which synthetic do you reccommend? i was wanting to go with Royal Purple.[hr]
synth oil info
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,158
Likes: 0
From: St. Pete Beach, FL, Florida, US
Rep Power: 0 In your owners manual they go into some detail about Syntheic oil, Honda says its fine to use, but to use 5w-20. Mobil 1 e-mailed me a few weeks ago saying that 5w-20 should be avaliable by the end of this year.
DIY King
iTrader: (61)
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 11,469
Likes: 0
From: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, US
Rep Power: 420 That's great news. Even though people run 0w-30, I just don't know that much about oil to run anything else than what is reccomended in the manual. When Mobil releases the 5w-20 I'll try it out. That is if it's full synthetic?
Registered!!
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: Amherst, New York, US
Rep Power: 0 
Registered!!
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 5,039
Likes: 0
From: Washington, DC
Rep Power: 350 
Quote
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
That's great news. Even though people run 0w-30, I just don't know that much about oil to run anything else than what is reccomended in the manual. When Mobil releases the 5w-20 I'll try it out. That is if it's full synthetic?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
That's great news. Even though people run 0w-30, I just don't know that much about oil to run anything else than what is reccomended in the manual. When Mobil releases the 5w-20 I'll try it out. That is if it's full synthetic?[hr]
Support your local 81
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,310
Likes: 0
From: In the land of milk and butter, Massachusetts, US
Rep Power: 0
Quote
[hr]Originally posted by: ce01cvcex
gefore you all flame me, i searched, and was unable to find the answer to my question. ok, i have been told by some sources that if i switch to synthetic oil from regular oil, that it would be necessary to replace all of the gaskets because of the diffrent effects of the two types of oil. they said that the synthetic tends to shrink the gaskets, and the regular oil makes them swell. meaning that the gaskets will get smaller and result in an oil leak if i do not replace them. is this true? also, which synthetic do you reccommend? i was wanting to go with Royal Purple.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: ce01cvcex
gefore you all flame me, i searched, and was unable to find the answer to my question. ok, i have been told by some sources that if i switch to synthetic oil from regular oil, that it would be necessary to replace all of the gaskets because of the diffrent effects of the two types of oil. they said that the synthetic tends to shrink the gaskets, and the regular oil makes them swell. meaning that the gaskets will get smaller and result in an oil leak if i do not replace them. is this true? also, which synthetic do you reccommend? i was wanting to go with Royal Purple.[hr]
Support your local 81
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,310
Likes: 0
From: In the land of milk and butter, Massachusetts, US
Rep Power: 0
Quote
[hr]Originally posted by: solar
In your owners manual they go into some detail about Syntheic oil, Honda says its fine to use, but to use 5w-20. Mobil 1 e-mailed me a few weeks ago saying that 5w-20 should be avaliable by the end of this year.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: solar
In your owners manual they go into some detail about Syntheic oil, Honda says its fine to use, but to use 5w-20. Mobil 1 e-mailed me a few weeks ago saying that 5w-20 should be avaliable by the end of this year.[hr]
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
h4ldol
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
1
Jun 3, 2015 03:26 PM
werdnahall
I.C.E. (Audio) & Electrical Upgrades
11
May 17, 2015 11:37 AM
BootyDo
Fuel, Oil, Cleaners & Other Maintenance
8
May 7, 2015 04:46 PM
