What engine oil do you use for HM Fits?
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Before you change the oil, desludge the crankcase with GUNK Motorflush or its equivalent. Run it for 5 Minutes, then drain the oil & change the filter. Then add STP to your fresh motor oil, and it should lubricate the engine better. Lucas oil additives are also good, if you prefer Lucas. I've used O'Reilly's equivalent to STP as well along with their store brand oil, with no problem whatsoever. The same goes with AutoZone and Pep Boys oil. When AutoZone was Chief's Auto Parts years ago, Chief's oil was made by Valvoline.
Before you change the oil, desludge the crankcase with GUNK Motorflush or its equivalent. Run it for 5 Minutes, then drain the oil & change the filter. Then add STP to your fresh motor oil, and it should lubricate the engine better. Lucas oil additives are also good, if you prefer Lucas. I've used O'Reilly's equivalent to STP as well along with their store brand oil, with no problem whatsoever. The same goes with AutoZone and Pep Boys oil. When AutoZone was Chief's Auto Parts years ago, Chief's oil was made by Valvoline.
What makes you think you need to run additives? Just curious.
Almost 3 months of running that Valvoline HM Synthetic Blend oil. It wasn't that dark, just a nice brown color. Still had life in it.
But anyways, I put full synthetic for the first time in the Fit, I believe. I put Quaker State Ultimate Durability Full Synthetic 5W-20 (it's a mouthful)
Haven't driven it more than a couple blocks but we'll see if it makes a difference. I know the Valvoline made it run a bit "heavy" as in it didn't rev as high. Really can't describe it in words. It was like the oil was too thick but it was 5W-20 as well.
But anyways, I put full synthetic for the first time in the Fit, I believe. I put Quaker State Ultimate Durability Full Synthetic 5W-20 (it's a mouthful)
Haven't driven it more than a couple blocks but we'll see if it makes a difference. I know the Valvoline made it run a bit "heavy" as in it didn't rev as high. Really can't describe it in words. It was like the oil was too thick but it was 5W-20 as well.
That can do some serious damage to an aluminum block engine. You can fry a ring and do other damage to your block and cylinder head. Make sure your gaskets aren't damaged as a result as well. Dirty oil wears out your seals faster, causing a greasy mess in the engine compartment. I had Just Tires do my last oil change when I had my tires rotated; I fully understand the temptation during cold weather about not wanting to crawl under and do the oil change. I'll be doing my next oil change myself this week.
I had no issue. Going to monitor the head gasket but so far I see no issue. My oil light came on once again. Going to need to do a change. 10% life left. Checked the oil it's at a fine level and not too dirty thank god. Should last another week. If not Mr. lube it is. I have oil and filter just $20-$30 for service.
They do a full change for about 18 bucks around here, filter and oil. I mean it's crappy recycled oil but still.
Yeah they expensive. Mobil1 with filter is $80. Who knows what they will charge just for labour lol.
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