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5gen Oil?
- dannymorris
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5gen Oil?
Hi guys sorry if this has been asked before but I know there's a lot of knowledgeable people on here, I want to know what's the best engine oil to use for my prelude. Don't want to be sticking the wrong oil in her lol
She's a 1998 2.2 VTI Manual if that helps, thanks!
She's a 1998 2.2 VTI Manual if that helps, thanks!
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10w40 is the best all round oil for a standard H22a engine. I personally use Millers CFS fully synthetic. On eBay it's currently under £50 for 5 litres which is pretty good 
Also, as another member posted on here the other day, you can get a Hamp filter for £6 plus postage from H-tune at the moment. They come well recommended. Go for a shortie to slightly increase your oil pressure.

Also, as another member posted on here the other day, you can get a Hamp filter for £6 plus postage from H-tune at the moment. They come well recommended. Go for a shortie to slightly increase your oil pressure.
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I've been advised by a reputable Honda VTEC garage that I should use the above for my h22a8 ( 127k miles), and not 10w40. Which has always confuzzled me because that's the opposite of what you all advise.CARRisma wrote:Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 engine oil from Euro Car Parts.
p.s Opie oils have a good deal on the above too

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I always used 5w40 in my bb1 for 11yrs of ownership. I found it circulated quicker on cold starts and prevented the momentary top end rattle I used to get on 10w40. I can't think how it would cause oil pump failure though.
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Re: 5gen Oil?
Hmm, interesting, mixed answers, the engine I have I believe is a h22a5. Anyways it's completely standard nothing has been touched on it, I think I'll go with the 10w40 when I get paid next week.