Recent content by absolude

Thanks for posting this. How would you describe your driving style?

I'll try it next oil change. Thank you for the valuable input.

I feel better now. Bought Mobil 1 EP for first oil change a few days ago.

No love for Mobil?

Thank you for the update! Hope the UOA won't be bad. I wonder if the new formula retains all certifications??? I feel your pain regarding the dipstick. I'm at 2000 miles on the factory fill and can only see that it's over filed. By how much it's anyone's guess. At least my Si used to darken...

Thank you for posting this. The obvious alternative since the Pennzoil controversy. It is on my short list for the first oil change. We are so focused on PAO content. Does PAO content play a major role in 3 to 5K miles oil change interval?

I'm in Toronto, Canada. During winter I only drive the ITS when roads are clean. I park it in the garage at home and also at work, so only the occasional cold start when I go shopping makes me consider staying on 0w-20. Looks like I have to compromise a little since I usually don't drive...

Thank you for posting these, it's a great help for the community. I also switched to PUP 5W-30 in my previous vehicles that recommended 0W-20 and planning to do the same for the ITS. How cold it gets in your area during winter? Any concerns for cold starts with the 5W-30?

I'd be careful with the Amsoil MTL. It was known to cause excessive wear in previous Honda transmissions. Personally I had to have one rebuilt after using it in my 2008 Si. It felt oh so buttery though... Posts 116 to 120...

Thank you for sharing! Both parts are for FL5? Seems that there are a lot of variables and it can get confusing. For all I know the 8th. gen. mount that I filled with window weld some 15 years ago may also fit, lol.

Are you using the Type R insert with the Si mount? I wasn't able to find an insert for the Si.

Sorry, it's been a while since I used the Phearable tune. I thought map 1 for KTuner was 16 PSI. I used map 2 for the most part. Phearable tune is very linear and shifts are extremely smooth. I think it actually hits the claimed PSI, unlike stock. It drives like a completely different car.

Yes, there is a difference. I don't think the 23 PSI is going to do damage if used responsibly. For me the reduced rev hang along with the start/stop delete made the tunes worth adding. I'm basing this on my experience with my 10gen. hatch. I drove it on a 24 PSI tune with no problems and that...