Thursday, January 7, 2010

Should I use Synthetic Oil for my 2007 Honda Civic Si?

About to do my first oil change for my New Civic Si. Should I use synthetic oil and if so which one is the better one to use?Should I use Synthetic Oil for my 2007 Honda Civic Si?
It might be a good idea to look in the owners manual first


and see what is recommended from there.Don`t just go


and put anything into your car,you may do more harm than


good.Most of the modern cars will take synthetic oil but


it won`t hurt to make sure that its ok to use.Should I use Synthetic Oil for my 2007 Honda Civic Si?
Yes, a synthectic like Mobile 1 or castrol would be best, use A multi-grade, like 20w-50w
I say wait longer. If it's your first oil change, the motor may not be fully broken it. Synthethtic is made up of smaller molecules. I say wait til 6 or 7K miles. Plus if you make the switch to synthetic stick to it to take full advantage of the syn. properties.
A few thousand miles is the perfect time to switch to a synthetic. A high-performance car like yours will benefit since the extra heat created will not break the oil down. Look into Amsoil, see how it compares to Mobil-1 and others: http://www.amsoil.com/lit/g1971.pdf





Anyway check out these two oils for your car 0W-30: http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/鈥?/a>





5W-30: http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/鈥?/a>





I got the following info from my website http://www.number1synthetic.com


after clicking 'Amsoil Online Product Guide' and entering the info you gave on your car:





2007 HONDA CIVIC 2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20Z3





FILTERS


Oil Filter: EAO13 Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter





Oil Filter: 51356 WIX 51356 Oil Filter


Air Filter: 49120 WIX 49120 Air Filter


Fuel Filter: NS


Trans Filter: MT [1]


Cabin Filter: 24815 WIX 24815 Cabin Air Filter





1. Manual Transmission








NGK PLUGS %26amp; WIRE SETS


Wire Set.......... WIRESET N/R N/R [1]





1.No Wires Req'd











LUBRICANTS %26amp; FLUIDS


Engine Oil


Grade 1......API*


SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Signature Series Oil


SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil


SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil


All Temps......5W-30


Manual Transmission,.....GLS[1]


AMSOIL Synthetic Synchromesh Transmission Fluid


Automatic Transmission,CVT.....VTF


Automatic Transmission,AT.....SLF[2]


Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid





1. Honda MT fluid, P/N 08798-9016


2. SLF is Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid, Part No.


08200-9001

















CAPACITIES


Engine, with filter..........4.7 quarts


Cooling System, W/ AT W/ 2DOOR Initial Fill..........5.8 quarts


AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant


Cooling System, W/ MT W/ 2DOOR Initial Fill..........5.5 quarts


AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant


Cooling System, W/ AT W/ 4DOOR Initial Fill..........5.6 quarts


AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant


Cooling System, W/ MT W/ 4DOOR Initial Fill..........5.5 quarts


AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant


Automatic Transmission, Initial Fill..........2.5 quarts


Manual Transmission, ..........3.2 pints








Good luck!

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