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#61 of 70 Fluids by ckcrv

Jan 21, 2010 (7:47 am)

Congrats... now it is time to make sure you start from a fresh start. Replace all the fluids with genuine Honda fluids, and make sure you put the proper grade of engine oil. "Better oil" is not better for this engine.
 
Thanks , I have always believed that Original Honda fluids were the best idea. The dealers in the area use Bulk Oil (Mobil Brand) .Other than an Oil Change they use 100% Honda fluids. I can buy the Honda quarts and do that part myself at the time,or just make sure they use Honda Oil I suppose . I appreciate the info very much ,CK

#62 of 70 Re: I bought it ! [blueiedgod] by toca

Jan 21, 2010 (9:59 am)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Jan 20, 2010 11:01 am)
Yes, I'm interested in what blueiedgod means by ""Better oil" is not better for this engine" I've used nothing but Mobil 1 in my '03 Pilot. 128k miles later and it runs and sounds great. Not attributing it completely to Mobil 1, but at a minimum, synthetic oil allows me to extend changes.

#63 of 70 Re: Fluids [ckcrv] by blueiedgod

Jan 21, 2010 (10:43 am)

Replying to: ckcrv (Jan 21, 2010 7:47 am)
Thanks , I have always believed that Original Honda fluids were the best idea. The dealers in the area use Bulk Oil (Mobil Brand) .Other than an Oil Change they use 100% Honda fluids. I can buy the Honda quarts and do that part myself at the time,or just make sure they use Honda Oil I suppose . I appreciate the info very much ,CK
 
I was not referring to Honda engine oil, that you can get anywhere, as long as they use the proper grade, filter and replace the single use crush washer.
 
I was referring to the PSF, ATF/MTF, DPF, brake fluid and coolant.

#64 of 70 Re: I bought it ! [toca] by blueiedgod

Jan 21, 2010 (10:45 am)

Replying to: toca (Jan 21, 2010 9:59 am)
Yes, I'm interested in what blueiedgod means by ""Better oil" is not better for this engine" I've used nothing but Mobil 1 in my '03 Pilot. 128k miles later and it runs and sounds great. Not attributing it completely to Mobil 1, but at a minimum, synthetic oil allows me to extend changes.
 
Some poeple have this notion that 5W-20 or 0W-20 recommended by Honda is too "thin" and does not provide adequate protection. So, they put in the oil their grandfather used to use, which is like molasses compared to modern multi-grade oils.
 
The viscosity of the oil has no bearing on its lubricity. It is the lubricity of the oil that is important, but also, its ablity to get into the oil passages, which are designed for a specific flow characteristic based on the oil specified by the manufacturer.

#65 of 70 Re: I bought it ! [blueiedgod] by motoguy128

Feb 15, 2010 (1:50 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Jan 21, 2010 10:45 am)
I think what some don't understand either, is the 5W20 and 5W30 will perfrom the same in cold temepratures when you first start-up hte engine. But a few minutes later when the engine is up to temp, the 5W30 will have a hgiher viscosity, and depending on the desing of the oil pump and oil passages, might have a lower flow rate and ceratin oil jets and orifices that lubricate and cool certain components, may be sized for a lower viscosity oil.
 
So you could cause some issues, increase engine wear and will reduce fuel economy using a heavier weight oil.

#67 of 70 2008 CRV EX-L 19K by phober

Oct 04, 2010 (11:00 pm)

I'm considering purchasing a 2008 CRV EX-L with 27K miles on it offered at 19K (private party) vs. a new 2010 EX with the slightly larger engine (Can't afford a new EX-L). After reading some of the posts, I'm concerned about a used vs new...but I think this is a good deal and if I buy an extended warranty separately, it may be OK.
Any Thoughts??

#68 of 70 Re: 2008 CRV EX-L 19K [phober] by blueiedgod

Oct 15, 2010 (9:59 am)

Replying to: phober (Oct 04, 2010 11:00 pm)
I'm considering purchasing a 2008 CRV EX-L with 27K miles on it offered at 19K (private party) vs. a new 2010 EX with the slightly larger engine (Can't afford a new EX-L). After reading some of the posts, I'm concerned about a used vs new...but I think this is a good deal and if I buy an extended warranty separately, it may be OK.
Any Thoughts??
 
I think you need to do more research before you buy it.
 
Cr-V has had the same displacement engine since 2002 model year. The power ratings, and power output have changed, the engine is still the same size.
 
As to used vs. new, that is something only you can make a desicion about. We just bought a 2010 CR-V EX in July for about $23,000.
 
Is faux leather worth $4000 to you? Is the new car warranty and no miles worth anything to you?

#69 of 70 Re: 2008 CRV EX-L 19K [blueiedgod] by stevedebi

Oct 15, 2010 (10:35 am)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Oct 15, 2010 9:59 am)
"Is faux leather worth $4000 to you? Is the new car warranty and no miles worth anything to you? "
 
Is it really fake? I thought it was actual leather...

#70 of 70 Re: 2008 CRV EX-L 19K [stevedebi] by blueiedgod

Oct 19, 2010 (12:08 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 15, 2010 10:35 am)
"Is faux leather worth $4000 to you? Is the new car warranty and no miles worth anything to you? "
  
Is it really fake? I thought it was actual leather...
 
I believe Honda literature states that the vehicle has, "Leather seating surfaces" which in lawyer talk simply means the center portion of the seat, the perforated part is actual animal leather, and the rest is pleather.
 
You have to decide why you want leather. It is not really that good of a surface for a vehicle seat. Suede or faux suede aka alacantra, is a much better seating surface.

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