Motor oil recommendation for old cars

**wavecxs** · December 2nd, 2005 10:57 AM

Hi all!

I have been using a 10 year old 1.3L carb type corolla more often now, (mas matipid kasi sa gas

) regular stop-go trapik, driven 5-8kms on the average.

For so long havent really put much attention to the oil used. Regular oil change every 5000 kms/3 months naman pero iba iba brand at viscosity (all mineral based). Now I decided to shift to a particular brand na maganda para naman tumagal pa yung buhay ng car. Ano po ang suggestion nyo na maganda gamiting motor oil for my old car? Shift to synthetic based?

Thanks in advance po.

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I know this has been discussed before and I have read a lot of suggestions already, but most of those post are at least a year old. So I would like to start a new thread. Hope you don't mind mods

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**wavecxs** · December 2nd, 2005 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by speedyfix

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Nice! Actually, Im due for oil change today. I might pass by your shop later today. Balak ko ipa flush muna (I read this is good when shifting from mineral to synthetic?) bago i change oil. How much do I add po?

**speedyfix** · December 2nd, 2005 06:22 PM

i wouldn't suggest flushing. we normally don't do it unless there is gunk buildup inside the engine.

**Steeljack** · December 2nd, 2005 08:01 PM

You will just be wasting your money if you shift to synthetic engine oil. Unless you drive extremely or engage in competitive motoring, your engine will just be fine with good-quality mineral-based oil.

Don't be caught with the marketing hype on synthetic oils.

**vince168** · December 2nd, 2005 08:10 PM

what's wrong with using engine flush?? Honda CASA regulary uses engine flush every oil change.

Originally Posted by speedyfix

i wouldn't suggest flushing. we normally don't do it unless there is gunk buildup inside the engine.

**russpogi** · December 3rd, 2005 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by vince168

what's wrong with using engine flush?? Honda CASA regulary uses engine flush every oil change.

Dude, read this:

Originally Posted by speedyfix

i wouldn't suggest flushing. we normally don't do it unless there is gunk buildup inside the engine.

It's an unnecessary expense (if there is no gunk buildup inside the engine), IMO.

**woodfire** · December 3rd, 2005 10:07 AM

if you change your engine oil and oil filter "RELIGIOUSLY" every 5,000kms, no need for an engine flush. the fresh oil will more than suffice.

**speedyfix** · December 3rd, 2005 10:20 AM

yep... what for if there is no dirt to flush out. dagdag kita lang yan if people insist on flushing oil. also normally flushing will eat away at the seals since they are petrolium based. the best flush would be a new filter and cheap oil before putting the good quality oil inside.

re: the benefits of fully synthetic oil, read up on it... madami kayo malalaman na differences between that and regular mineral oil.

**mazdamazda** · December 3rd, 2005 10:44 AM

With a fully synthetic oil... even after 10K km the oil still feels light / thin - and is still relatively "clean".

But with mineral oil, it is more dirtier and heavier (even after just 5K km)