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Replying to: nyccarguy (Feb 04, 2009 8:26 pm) Most new Honda use 5w-20, so I tried to mix 5w-30 (3qts) with 5w-20 (to top it off) about 30k ago and it works fine. As long as you do not have any carbon build up - you won't as long as you use good gas (91+ Octane and name brand) and do some highway speed long (20+ miles) drive from time to time. But, if you have minor leakage or other engine related symptoms, you could try 10w-30 to see how it fix the problem - I doubt it will help any unless it is seal related. Now, my Prelude took an early retirement and only need to work 1-2 days per week, so hopefully, it will last for a long time. |
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There is a guy at the local auto parts store that used to have a Prelude that knows WAY more about cars than I do. His car had a boat load of miles on it (I think it wa a '99) and it got stolen from his garage. He recommended I do it. That's what he did with his Prelude. My car doesn't leak any oil, the engine is remarkably clean, but it does burn oil. A little more than a quart every 3K miles.
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Feb 05, 2009 9:06 pm) Well, I know some says that the 5th gen. burns oil. Since mine does not, so I am not sure what is the problem. Maybe due to the high RPM? seal? If that is the case, the 10-W40 might help. Give it a shot and see what the result is. But, according to the user's manual, 10-W40 will not provide as near the level of protection at start up (vs. 5-W30). Good luck though. |
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Replying to: himiler (Dec 16, 2002 4:31 am) |
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| I have a 97 Honda Prelude. I want to install a cold air intake. What is the best intake for my car and how much should I expect to pay. | |
7 years ago today (4/27/02) I took delivery of my Prelude. 110,000 miles later and I'm still smiling.
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Apr 27, 2009 5:20 pm)
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Replying to: shmang (Apr 28, 2009 6:03 pm) I plan to keep my Prelude as a daily driver for at least another 3 years, until it is 10 years old. Right now my short list for my next vehicle are: MINI Cooper S - Black/Black 6 speed manual BMW 135i - Space Grey/Red Leather 6 speed manual Porsche Cayenne S - I'd have to pick this up as a CPO or DEMO, the only car I'd ever consider driving that's an automatic. How's your M45 doing?
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All 3 are excellent choices. I would pick the BMW 135i with 6 spd though - simply due the the low weight and high output, Of course, it is a BMW. But, I would be glad to take the other two without hesitation at all. As the economy stands right now, price of cars are going up, especially CPO cars, so if you do decide on the Cayenne S, you'd better get it quickly. I doubt there will be much change in price for the other 2 though. The M45 is doing good - did some maintenance work on it - Driving belts, filters, put on new tires (Got rid of those all season ones and replace with Summer high performance ones and it handles much better). Did the oil / filter change and it is all set for the next 2-3 years until I need to flush the tranny fluid.  The only problem with the M45 is the gas mileage due to the NFS - If I drive it conservatively, I can get to 23MPG, but, I only get about 17-18 most of the time even in Texas with minimum traffic 
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Feb 05, 2009 9:06 pm) I do primarily hwy driving. Don't smell anything when driving though, so I'm surprised at how quickly it dropped.
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