Pennzoil platinum or ultra platinum for 2016 Civic EX 2.0L

[razz]

Been using ultra platinum for my last oil change. Just read that the ultra is for turbo engines. The platinum is slightly cheaper, is there a difference which one I use?

Also just read one should shake the jug when going an oil change, as the additive sediment settles on the bottom. Don't think, I've done that on my last oil change. Any danger in doing that.

Have 30% left on my oil life, what do you guys change your oil at? 10%, 15%, 20%? Can an oil be changed and maintenance cleared before the oil maintenance alert shows up?

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[fitter_here]

I change the oil and filter myself at fall and spring, (twice a year) no matter what the mm indicates. I've been using 5W30 for the last 5 years.
You can clear the mm whenever you want.

 

[razz]

What oil are you using? I have a non turbo is Pennzoil platinum or ultra platinum for my 2016 Civic EX 2.0L a good oil choice?

 

[WhiskeyTango]

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[razz]

Currently my car is running on ultra-platinum. If I go the platinum route, could I mix the two oils? As I have some ultra-platinum remaining in an open jug from previous oil change.

 

[xcoreflyup]

I change mine when it hits around 15%. It is fine switching between different oil, just drain out the last one before putting in the new one. Heck, track guys have mixed different weight oil for years.

 

[latole]

On the market there are oil for gas car engine and oil for diesel engine.
Choose any approved oil for gas car engine.
Oil for Turbo car are only marketing.

I don't think Honda dealer use special oil for turbo or I'm wrong ?

I change oil and filter myself at 8 K / 9K miles.
Oil is so cheap and it is the blood of you engine.
I always bought in advance a good brand when on sale

 

[fitter_here]

If I have the choice between API SN vs API SP, I buy the latest, SP.

 

[latole]

Your engine may see it is a better oil ( not proof of thst ) if you keep your car up to 200,000 miles.
If it is 3 or 4 year rent, waste of money and time IMO

 

[fitter_here]

Your engine may see it is a better oil ( not proof of thst ) if you keep your car up to 200,000 miles.
If it is 3 or 4 year rent, waste of money and time IMO

Go read about the API here:
https://www.api.org/products-and-se...categories-and-classifications/oil-categories

API SN will be obsolete pretty soon, API SP is the same price

 

[latole]

Good to know. I always learn something here. Thank you fitter_here

 

[fitter_here]

Good to know. I always learn something here. Thank you fitter_here

You're welcome Latole
It goes on sale quite often at Walmart, most of the oil now is API SP

 

[BoxsterSteve]

Been using ultra platinum for my last oil change. Just read that the ultra is for turbo engines. The platinum is slightly cheaper, is there a difference which one I use?

Also just read one should shake the jug when going an oil change, as the additive sediment settles on the bottom. Don't think, I've done that on my last oil change. Any danger in doing that.

Have 30% left on my oil life, what do you guys change your oil at? 10%, 15%, 20%? Can an oil be changed and maintenance cleared before the oil maintenance alert shows up?

I use PUP 0w20 and change every 10,000 km regardless of the Maintenance Minder.

 

[razz]

I use PUP 0w20 and change every 10,000 km regardless of the Maintenance Minder.

Do you have a turbo or regular 2L litre. I'm leaning towards the PP oil as I don't see the benefit of PUP. Only concern is cold weather starts, but don't think PUP will benefit that. Might as well save a few bucks $$.

 

[BoxsterSteve]

Do you have a turbo or regular 2L litre. I'm leaning towards the PP oil as I don't see the benefit of PUP. Only concern is cold weather starts, but don't think PUP will benefit that. Might as well save a few bucks $$.

Touring with the 1.5T.
Cold weather starts are a non-issue with 0w20.

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