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Old May 16, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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i just brought a 95 civic gli hatch..
and i wanna change the oil and top up some of the other fluids

it didn't come with a user manual so i wanna do my car rite and get the rite stuff...

which oil shud i be using?
10W-30 ?

thanks guyz
 
Old May 16, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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honda recomends 5w-30......but i use straight 30 weight. its mainly on your preference where you live as the weather doesnt drastically change like it does out here.
 
Old May 16, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Are u considering synthetic? Its kinda pricey but worth it IMO
 
Old May 16, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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bingo</P>


go to autozone and get a shop manual that will tell all fluids and stuff as well</P>
 
Old May 16, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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i would put 5w 30 in it cause that is what i out in my 03 civic
 
Old May 16, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by green98lxsedan


bingo</P>


go to autozone and get a shop manual that will tell all fluids and stuff as well</P>

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getting the manual will take all the guesswork out of maintenance and save you cash in the long run.</P>
 
Old May 16, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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they are probably only like between 10 and 20 bucks
 
Old Dec 18, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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it all depends on what season it is, and how hard you drive your car. i would use a heavier weight of oil for the summer and thinner for the winter. use synthidic if you drive it hard.
 
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