I have been doing the same , the wifes 2018 Honda civic touring gets 5/30 Pennzoil 100% syn oil every 5000 km and I don't use ethanol gas , I try to use top tier 91 octane like co-op or shell gas , if she uses the car on short trips to the store in winter weather ,just put it in sport mode and it will warm up ,EPA regulations and ethanol gas are killing engines and fuel injectors and carboning up engine valves. good advice Burnin Gas , hello from Alberta
0w-20 is suggested from factory for full protection of turbo components. Engine compression is low enough premium fuel does nothing for it regular wouldn’t do. I do recognize shell nitro v power has no ethanol and is only option in canada for 100% dino juice. Bag the shit out if it lol clean out the carbon and evaporate the fuel in the oil. Dealership oil is 80% crude oil 20% synthetic. 15 000 on dealership oil will mean it will need more maintenance and replacement after 300 000km For full synthetic oil(amsoil ss 0w-20, or penzoil 0w-20 platinum) I will go 10 000km or one year with no second though. Im expecting 500 000km+ for my 2015 built 1.5l turbo ex-t civic. Currently 116 000km Only changed oil when car says too. Changed cvt fluid at 112000. Changed out “engine undercover shield” AKA skid plate, driver side door, front driver fender and pulled out dents and re clipped back bumper. Starts in -45 without being plugged it, she dont like it but will after two tries. Drive 20-30 min after that to thaw it out and recharge battery. Shes paid off, still sexy and fast.
Ethanol is actually safer for engines as it burns cooler and is more resistant to knock. The only thing the ethanol is bad for is stock fuel systems not set up for it, but even then it's going to take a very very very long time for 10% of ethanol to do any noticeable damage to the injectors or to even slightly clog them.
every car I ever owned I've changed 3k mile intervals no engine problems ever just starter and battery/ alternator maintenance....don't complain about the "blood" of a car keep it fresh simple
Same here, I do every 3500 miles. Just used to it, and oils still relatively cheap. Takes no time at all to do an oil change. My 2019 Civic coupe 1.5t is now at 27,000 miles, and I haven't had any issues with the oil. I use wix or OEM filters.
My understanding with this engine is not that it burns oil, but that the oil is diluted with gasoline. Therefore, you wouldn’t notice less oil as a result of oil burning. Instead, you might see a rise on the dipstick due to the gasoline mixing with the motor oil. That’s my understanding anyway. Maybe someone can clarify that.
1.5T is the direct-injection engine and oil dilution is normal for it. Just change the oil more frequently, after 7-10k kilometers, depending on your drive condition. If you have a lot of short drives and mostly in a city, then change your oil after 7k. I also would agree that Honda genius oil (btw., very likely Honda doesn't produce it by itself) is not the best choice but still good.
Why would i wanna change oil. When my oil still good at 50% of it’s life. It’s a waste of resource time and money. The 1.6 engine is Sh##t. Honda designe flaw.
Nope, they don't. They use the cheapest oil they can get. I've worked at a Honda dealership. It's whatever they can get the most of at the cheapest price. Unless you ask for Honda oil from the quarts , you'll get the stuff out of the tank.
I use that same penzoil and tons of oil dilution. Also if your oil level is the same at the end of the change as the beginning, but you have dilution, wouldn’t that mean the engine is consuming some oil (if it wasn’t, the oil level would be higher after the gasoline mixed in). Would it make sense to run 0-30 to reduce the viscosity effect of the dilution ?
you sure its dilution or is it just odor and runny like water ... 0 20 is very thin but that's what it calls for I'm over 300,000kms now no engine issues yet
@@BurninGas8.1 I thought the odor and the thinner viscosity meant there’s dilution going on? Also checked the civicx forum and people found Honda manual pages that state 0-20 is the recommended oil but it’s chosen for fuel economy. Says can also use 5-30 or 0-30. Heavier weights seem to make sense if we know our oil is getting thinned out and with an oil already too thin for sufficient protection (and chosen for mpg’s by Honda )
Bad oil since 2016? It may be the special Honda oil spec contracted to the oil supplier that is lacking. I've almost always changed the oil after the 50% life is reached; cheap insurance. That hasn't prevented recent engine work but who knows?
I’m using castrol synthetic 0w-30 2nd oil change on 2500 miles and I started getting the oil dilution my 2016 civic has 45,000 miles on it I’m finding out short driving causes this problem
It mostly affects pre 2019 CR-Vs. Also people who only drive short trips. Also this changing oil every 7,500 10,000, or God help them once a year crap is profound. I do mine every 3500 miles, and use Lucas oil additive for modern engines with VVT. I use either a wix or factory oil filter, and Valvoline. Granted I'm only at 26,000 miles, but still never had oil dilution. Funny you mention the Castrol, I ran Castrol once too, and for some reason my car HATED it, my gas mileage went down, louder valves, and over all sluggish feel. That was way back at 12,000 miles. My car loves Valvoline for some reason , but maybe I'll try the Pennzoil.
so i have a question i have a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse gt. I always followed the owners manual and used penzoil full synthetic 5w-30 just like the manual states. I recently went to a mitsubishi dealership to get the powersteering fluid (only place you can get it) and the guy at the parts desk tells me im using the wrong oil and should be using 00-20 like you are using. He said the manual is outdated but i dont know if hes being honest or jst trying to sell me their oil. he also said the canadian tire mobile one synthetic oil filters i use are wrong and have incorrect flow rates. He finaaly said if you dont buy the dealer coolent you will wear out the cooling system and it will fail over time. Cant tell if this is legit advice or just trying to make a sale.
That sounds like a bunch of bs to me... id go by what the manual says.... my 540i calls for 15w40 in manual and 5w40 for cooler temperatures... go to a parts store they try to sell you 5w30. As far as coolant wearing a cooling system thats a crock pot too lol
On my 2018 Type R I used to use Motul 300 V 0w20 but switched over to Motul 8100 X-cess 0w20. I may switch to 5w30 since my block is fully forged internals and runs looser tolerances. Although the JE Ultra Pistons use Total seal piston rings. I just did an oil change after a very rich base tune and it was watery with alot of 91 oct gas in it. It was only like that for a week.
I have been doing the same , the wifes 2018 Honda civic touring gets 5/30 Pennzoil 100% syn oil every 5000 km and I don't use ethanol gas , I try to use top tier 91 octane like co-op or shell gas , if she uses the car on short trips to the store in winter weather ,just put it in sport mode and it will warm up ,EPA regulations and ethanol gas are killing engines and fuel injectors and carboning up engine valves. good advice Burnin Gas , hello from Alberta
0w-20 is suggested from factory for full protection of turbo components. Engine compression is low enough premium fuel does nothing for it regular wouldn’t do. I do recognize shell nitro v power has no ethanol and is only option in canada for 100% dino juice.
Bag the shit out if it lol clean out the carbon and evaporate the fuel in the oil.
Dealership oil is 80% crude oil 20% synthetic.
15 000 on dealership oil will mean it will need more maintenance and replacement after 300 000km
For full synthetic oil(amsoil ss 0w-20, or penzoil 0w-20 platinum) I will go 10 000km or one year with no second though. Im expecting 500 000km+ for my 2015 built 1.5l turbo ex-t civic. Currently 116 000km
Only changed oil when car says too. Changed cvt fluid at 112000. Changed out “engine undercover shield” AKA skid plate, driver side door, front driver fender and pulled out dents and re clipped back bumper.
Starts in -45 without being plugged it, she dont like it but will after two tries. Drive 20-30 min after that to thaw it out and recharge battery.
Shes paid off, still sexy and fast.
@@Yotaciv good for you .
Ethanol is actually safer for engines as it burns cooler and is more resistant to knock. The only thing the ethanol is bad for is stock fuel systems not set up for it, but even then it's going to take a very very very long time for 10% of ethanol to do any noticeable damage to the injectors or to even slightly clog them.
SN plus is perfect for gdi turbo engines
every car I ever owned I've changed 3k mile intervals no engine problems ever just starter and battery/ alternator maintenance....don't complain about the "blood" of a car keep it fresh simple
Same here, I do every 3500 miles. Just used to it, and oils still relatively cheap. Takes no time at all to do an oil change. My 2019 Civic coupe 1.5t is now at 27,000 miles, and I haven't had any issues with the oil. I use wix or OEM filters.
My understanding with this engine is not that it burns oil, but that the oil is diluted with gasoline. Therefore, you wouldn’t notice less oil as a result of oil burning. Instead, you might see a rise on the dipstick due to the gasoline mixing with the motor oil. That’s my understanding anyway. Maybe someone can clarify that.
More just the smell of the oil it smells fumey but is not watered down with gasoline
Your also using 0W-20 oil, that stuff is INCREDIBLY thin anyway! Running it the full interval would cook it pretty well lol
Thats what they call for and ours doesnt burn a drop even at full interval with 15000 kms
why don't you remove the belly pan for oil change?
1.5T is the direct-injection engine and oil dilution is normal for it. Just change the oil more frequently, after 7-10k kilometers, depending on your drive condition. If you have a lot of short drives and mostly in a city, then change your oil after 7k. I also would agree that Honda genius oil (btw., very likely Honda doesn't produce it by itself) is not the best choice but still good.
No its not normal. 🤦♂️
Why would i wanna change oil. When my oil still good at 50% of it’s life. It’s a waste of resource time and money. The 1.6 engine is Sh##t. Honda designe flaw.
@@Pokka676 keep changing oil so ur car will be properly lubricated 😆 the gas will break ur car so u just have to
Every car no matter the type should be changing the oil every 5k if synthetic and 3k if regular oil
@@Pokka676 1.5 not 1.6
Honda dealerships do NOT use Honda genuine oil fyi for anyone that drives a Honda
Nope, they don't. They use the cheapest oil they can get. I've worked at a Honda dealership. It's whatever they can get the most of at the cheapest price. Unless you ask for Honda oil from the quarts , you'll get the stuff out of the tank.
I use that same penzoil and tons of oil dilution. Also if your oil level is the same at the end of the change as the beginning, but you have dilution, wouldn’t that mean the engine is consuming some oil (if it wasn’t, the oil level would be higher after the gasoline mixed in). Would it make sense to run 0-30 to reduce the viscosity effect of the dilution ?
you sure its dilution or is it just odor and runny like water ... 0 20 is very thin but that's what it calls for I'm over 300,000kms now no engine issues yet
@@BurninGas8.1 I thought the odor and the thinner viscosity meant there’s dilution going on? Also checked the civicx forum and people found Honda manual pages that state 0-20 is the recommended oil but it’s chosen for fuel economy. Says can also use 5-30 or 0-30. Heavier weights seem to make sense if we know our oil is getting thinned out and with an oil already too thin for sufficient protection (and chosen for mpg’s by Honda )
Bad oil since 2016? It may be the special Honda oil spec contracted to the oil supplier that is lacking. I've almost always changed the oil after the 50% life is reached; cheap insurance. That hasn't prevented recent engine work but who knows?
what recent engine work?
I’m using castrol synthetic 0w-30 2nd oil change on 2500 miles and I started getting the oil dilution my 2016 civic has 45,000 miles on it I’m finding out short driving causes this problem
How often are you changing your oil?
when the car says 5% which is usually close to 15000kms
It mostly affects pre 2019 CR-Vs. Also people who only drive short trips. Also this changing oil every 7,500 10,000, or God help them once a year crap is profound. I do mine every 3500 miles, and use Lucas oil additive for modern engines with VVT. I use either a wix or factory oil filter, and Valvoline. Granted I'm only at 26,000 miles, but still never had oil dilution. Funny you mention the Castrol, I ran Castrol once too, and for some reason my car HATED it, my gas mileage went down, louder valves, and over all sluggish feel. That was way back at 12,000 miles. My car loves Valvoline for some reason , but maybe I'll try the Pennzoil.
Yea oura hated castrol as well
@@BurninGas8.1 I've since switched to Pennzoil platinum and holy crap! It loves it.
@@vermontvermont9292 is that right
@@vermontvermont9292 thats what ours likes
@@BurninGas8.1 yeah, for whatever reason it really seems to like the Pennzoil.
If got a 2005 Honda CR-V got 245k in mph I’ve ran 10w-30 Castrol since new.
Wife drives a 2015 civic will get the same 10w-30 castrol
so i have a question i have a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse gt. I always followed the owners manual and used penzoil full synthetic 5w-30 just like the manual states. I recently went to a mitsubishi dealership to get the powersteering fluid (only place you can get it) and the guy at the parts desk tells me im using the wrong oil and should be using 00-20 like you are using. He said the manual is outdated but i dont know if hes being honest or jst trying to sell me their oil. he also said the canadian tire mobile one synthetic oil filters i use are wrong and have incorrect flow rates. He finaaly said if you dont buy the dealer coolent you will wear out the cooling system and it will fail over time. Cant tell if this is legit advice or just trying to make a sale.
That sounds like a bunch of bs to me... id go by what the manual says.... my 540i calls for 15w40 in manual and 5w40 for cooler temperatures... go to a parts store they try to sell you 5w30. As far as coolant wearing a cooling system thats a crock pot too lol
There's a new oil SP 0-20W
Here in Asia all year round summer we use 0-20W
Thats what i use all year round too but we use penzoil 0w 20
The cars don't burn any oil because the oil that is burned is being replaced with gasoline
Not the case but ok
On my 2018 Type R I used to use Motul 300 V 0w20 but switched over to Motul 8100 X-cess 0w20. I may switch to 5w30 since my block is fully forged internals and runs looser tolerances. Although the JE Ultra Pistons use Total seal piston rings. I just did an oil change after a very rich base tune and it was watery with alot of 91 oct gas in it. It was only like that for a week.
Bad Dreams Engine
Lol
Sell the car.