I've got a 1998 Honda CR-V, the manual recommends 5w-30, so I was considering a Mobil 1 5W-30. I've heard it may cause leaks. Does this sound like a good idea or would anyone recommend a different oil?Can I put synthetic oil in an older car?
If you don't have any leaks now then you won't have any problems... The consistency of the oil is the same.. The difference is the contents of the synthetic oil.. They use a silicon base lubricant which gives the engine more protection,, it transfers heat faster and lubricates better...So in a since it will be better for your engine.....Leaks may occur after the oil change because the new oil will clean out the sludge build up which may be plugging leaks which you may already have........Good LuckCan I put synthetic oil in an older car?
yes you can use castrol instead of mobil 1 the both do the same thing but castrol is cheaper the mb1
If it's really old, the synthetice might not help, because of the oil being so thin. And yes, leaks, happen if it is too thin. Just go for normal oil, or replace all seals and gaskets and then use synthetic oil.
It all depends on how many miles you have on it but you can add synthetic buts not reccomended but if you want to use it I would reccomend using one like valvoline maxlife or pennzoil they both are semi synthetic and have an additives package to seal any small leaks you may have I have a car with 1860000 on it and I use max life in mine
It's generally accepted that it won't make your car leak any more than it is now. Synthetic won't cause leaks to form. It's up to you to decide if the benefits will outweigh the cost ($$)
It certainly won't hurt but it may not help much.
If your car doesn't leak now, synthetic wont cause it to. As long as the engine is mechanically sound and has had normal maintenance then switching to synthetic will be good for it. Here's my recommendation: http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/鈥?/a>
my amsoil website: http://www.number1synthetic.com
click 'Amsoil Online Product Guide' to enter your year, make, model, and engine to get a list of Amsoil synthetic lubricants and filters for your vehicle
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