Switch to Synthetic Oil?

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Phil Budgell - 09 Feb 2005 03:00 GMT

Hi, I just bought a 99 Accord w/100000 kms on the clock. She has used Honda
bulk oil for her whole life, just wondering if it's safe to make a switch to
Synthetic or do I need to worry about leaks? Also if it is okay which brand
is the best bet, has to be readily available as here in Newfoundland Amisoil
and the others are not available. Thx for any input.

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zonie - 09 Feb 2005 03:18 GMT

I would not worry about changing at that mileage. I have changed cars over
with more miles than that. I only use Mobil 1 , should be able to get it
anywhere. Scott

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Bror Jace - 09 Feb 2005 03:50 GMT

Changing is fine. It was 15+ years ago when early PAO formulations
causes problems (leaks in some engines).

Amsoil and Mobil 1 are fine synthetic oils.

For more info on lubrication try:

http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi

--- Bror Jace

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twaugh5 - 13 Feb 2005 20:39 GMT

> Hi, I just bought a 99 Accord w/100000 kms on the clock. She has used Honda
> bulk oil for her whole life, just wondering if it's safe to make a switch to
> Synthetic or do I need to worry about leaks? Also if it is okay which brand
> is the best bet, has to be readily available as here in Newfoundland Amisoil
> and the others are not available. Thx for any input.

I changed at 30k miles on a Prelude and was told that was about right to
ensure the engine was broken in completely. The catch ( I understand) is
that you can never go back to non-synthetic oil. I don't know why... but
that's what my Honda dealer says.

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Steve Bigelow - 13 Feb 2005 20:59 GMT

>> Hi, I just bought a 99 Accord w/100000 kms on the clock. She has used
> Honda
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> that you can never go back to non-synthetic oil. I don't know why... but
> that's what my Honda dealer says.

Your Honda dealer is an idiot.

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John Horner - 28 Feb 2005 05:02 GMT

> I changed at 30k miles on a Prelude and was told that was about right to
> ensure the engine was broken in completely. The catch ( I understand) is
> that you can never go back to non-synthetic oil. I don't know why... but
> that's what my Honda dealer says.

Old wives tale. You dealer is full of ****.

John

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