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Which oil??

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Which oil??

Post by Stevee99 » Sun Aug 06, 2017 3:26 pm

I'm sure this has been asked many times and you can answer it in your sleep but what oil would you recommend for a 1999 2.2 VTEC Prelude automatic?

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Post by vanzep » Sun Aug 06, 2017 3:50 pm

any good 10w-40 fully synthetic for engine oil is normally whats recommended
although i run 5w-30 fully synth in both my old ludes
i try to keep it under £20 for 5 litres as i change the oil every 4-6months ;)
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Re: Which oil??

Post by Stevee99 » Sun Aug 06, 2017 4:08 pm

Thanks for the info mate :)

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Post by NafemanNathan » Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:10 pm

Stick to 10w40. There have been a few oil pump failures in the past, all had switched to 5w30 not long previous.

I use Miller's CFS.

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Post by vanzep » Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:18 pm

:(
I thought that was just one brand of oil - Fuchs i think :?
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Post by NafemanNathan » Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:21 pm

That was my first suspicion, as the first few at that time (including mine) were all using Fuchs Titan Pro Race 5w30. But as the numbers grew slightly so did the range of brands. They were all 5w30 though.

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:28 pm

mobil1 motorsport 10w60 but mine is .....because race car.
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Re: Which oil??

Post by Stevee99 » Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:13 pm

Thanks for the info - Millers it is then! I love my Prelude but I find it mind-boggling looking at the modifications so many of you do. Sadly, its all I can do to find the bonnet catch!!

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Re: Which oil??

Post by TheHondaTuner » Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:59 pm

Guys!

5W-40 full syntetic

is the Way to go in any B and H Series Engine!! Its recommend in ITR and ATR Manual!
I drive this oil now for years in my EE8, DC2, 2x BB1, and also D Engine EH6.

If the engine got only 10 40 before but is not harmed go with 5 W 40. If its harmed badly already it doesnt matter anyway.
I drive my Hondas careful til 70-80 degree oil (2k rpm max) and then i go VTEC as much as possible. No Issiues.
I can only recommend to get the proper oil. Especially in H22s !
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Post by Therealjj91 » Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:20 pm

Yeah I'm running millers nanodrive 5-40w full syn in my quite heavily modified lude and no issues.

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