poll, synthetic vs conventional oil - Honda Pilot

davemac · 02-15-2004, 04:57 PM

Curious what type of oil peoples are using in their Pilots. Going to let this poll run for a week. Please vote just once.

Let's try to keep this thread for "polling purposes" only...as there are plenty of other informative threads where people can discuss this topic- which alway tends to be passionate and controversial.

**colorider** · 02-15-2004, 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by davemac
Curious what percentage are using synthetic motor oil. Going to let this poll run for a week. Please vote just once.

Let's try to keep this thread for "polling purposes" only...as there are plenty of other informative threads where people can discuss this topic- which alway tends to be passionate and controversial.

In what? The Pilot? Our other vehicles?

davemac · 02-15-2004, 08:06 PM

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Originally posted by colorider
In what? The Pilot? Our other vehicles?

Pilots only please...(initial post edited accordingly)

ncelk · 02-15-2004, 09:16 PM

Mobil 1 for me........

I use it in all our vehicles. Overkill, I know, but what better fluid to be super cautious with!

davemac · 02-16-2004, 03:41 PM

Hope nobody minds if I give this poll a couple "bumps" this week... so as to get more participation. Thanks.

blackjackdelta · 02-16-2004, 07:03 PM

Mobile One-in the Expedition, Corvette and now the wifes Pilot(When the time comes)

desertpilot · 02-17-2004, 10:20 PM

Mobil 1 since 1987. All my former vehicles since then were '87 Mercedes 190E 2.6, Mitsubishi Expo van 4WD and my current '91 Toyota X-tra cab V6 2WD pickup had no engine problems.

I was also maintaining my mother's '87 Acura Integra LS (she still got it and it's still running good), now with 150K miles was recently tested by the dealer service department. The engine compression test was still very good. It's on it's second tranny now.

For my Pilot? You guessed it, (when the time comes) Mobil 1.

krygny · 02-18-2004, 07:08 PM

... when I bring it in for an "Express Lube".

Pilot Owner · 02-19-2004, 11:49 AM

Mobile 1 for my Pilot and my wifes 2003 ACURA 3.2 CL

PNW-Pilot · 02-19-2004, 12:02 PM

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Originally posted by Pilot Owner
Mobile 1 for my Pilot and my wifes 2003 ACURA 3.2 CL

You almost took my vote away.

Mobile 1 for the Pilot and the wifes 2002 Acura 3.2 TLS

ndusyn · 03-17-2004, 05:29 AM

Once I get my Pilot, I'll be using Castrol 5W-30 dino for all oil changes, shooting for ~ every 3000 miles or 4 months. Have used this scheme for 25 years on all my vehicles & has served me well - cheap insurance!

Will have a tough time waiting for that first one, will probably give in at 3000 miles!

**colorider** · 03-17-2004, 07:54 AM

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Originally posted by ndusyn
Once I get my Pilot, I'll be using Castrol 5W-30 dino for all oil changes, shooting for ~ every 3000 miles or 4 months. Have used this scheme for 25 years on all my vehicles & has served me well - cheap insurance!

Will have a tough time waiting for that first one, will probably give in at 3000 miles!

Great color choice!! I too have used Castrol (dino) for MANY years. Only difference, I change mine every 5K.

Good luck with your Pilot!!

ndusyn · 03-17-2004, 09:23 AM

Thanks, colrorider - I'll post pics when I get it (hoping for the end of this week). The dealer did what he called an "online swap" with another dealership in Greensboro, NC for an EX with Sandstone Metallic so I could get one from the factory. The other option was to have a new one driven from another dealership ~250 miles away, but I didn't like that idea. Cost me about 2 weeks of waiting, but I think it'll be worth the wait!

sblvro · 03-17-2004, 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by colorider

Great color choice!! I too have used Castrol (dino) for MANY years. Only difference, I change mine every 5K.

Good luck with your Pilot!!

I changed mine every 5,000 miles with dino oil(mitsubishi) from pennzoil to valvoline max life and where did it lead me? 202,000 miles on my 1988 galant sigma. But now for insurance, I use mobil 1 0W/30 in my pilot and hopefully to my two other new cars when I do my 5,000 mile service.

joffrey · 03-21-2004, 08:05 PM

after 10k go 2 synth.

View Poll Results: What type of oil are you using
Conventional Motor Oil	21	41.18%
Synthetic Motor Oil	30	58.82%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

02-15-2004, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
davemac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NE Mass Posts: 385 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	poll, synthetic vs conventional oil Curious what type of oil peoples are using in their Pilots. Going to let this poll run for a week. Please vote just once. Let's try to keep this thread for "polling purposes" only...as there are plenty of other informative threads where people can discuss this topic- which alway tends to be passionate and controversial. __________________ current: '11 Acura MDX previous: '11 Pilot EX-L '04 Pilot EX-L '03 Pilot EX-L

02-15-2004, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mobil 1 for me........ I use it in all our vehicles. Overkill, I know, but what better fluid to be super cautious with! __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

02-16-2004, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
davemac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NE Mass Posts: 385 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hope nobody minds if I give this poll a couple "bumps" this week... so as to get more participation. Thanks. __________________ current: '11 Acura MDX previous: '11 Pilot EX-L '04 Pilot EX-L '03 Pilot EX-L

02-17-2004, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
desertpilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nevada Posts: 898 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mobil 1 since 1987. All my former vehicles since then were '87 Mercedes 190E 2.6, Mitsubishi Expo van 4WD and my current '91 Toyota X-tra cab V6 2WD pickup had no engine problems. I was also maintaining my mother's '87 Acura Integra LS (she still got it and it's still running good), now with 150K miles was recently tested by the dealer service department. The engine compression test was still very good. It's on it's second tranny now. For my Pilot? You guessed it, (when the time comes) Mobil 1. __________________ '04 Pilot EX Taffeta White, fog lights, HD towing package with trans and HD PS coolers, backup sensors, rear splash guards, auto dimming/ compass mirror and cargo cover Delivery date: 10/28/03 VIN: 518225 Transmission recall completed 7/5/04 DIY: Cloud-Rider bright mirror finish stainless Spectare TM mesh & large holes grilles, Honda half nose mask, large cargo net, wwong's center console pads set, fog covers, door reflectors, dead pedal cover, Dash-Topper dash cover, Covercraft UVS100 Heat Shield windshield cover, Honda 6 spokes alloy wheels X 5 plus wheel locks with Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo tires X 5 and SmarTire tire pressure/ temperature monitoring system, full size spare, Blitzsafe aux input converter, Alpine IVA-D900 with 7 inch monitor DVD head unit, Alpine NVE-N852A NAV Ver 2.0, Alpine TME-M580 monitor and honda-pilot.org stickers See my pics at the gallery

02-16-2004, 07:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
blackjackdelta Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mobile One-in the Expedition, Corvette and now the wifes Pilot(When the time comes)

02-18-2004, 07:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,831 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whatever Honda service puts in ... ... when I bring it in for an "Express Lube". __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

02-19-2004, 11:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pilot Owner Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mobile 1 for my Pilot and my wifes 2003 ACURA 3.2 CL __________________ 2003 Pilot EX - Nighthawk Black Honda Fogs/Garnish - Lower Trim Bumper (Front/Rear) & Side Mirror Bridgestone Dueler H/L 245/70/16 Running Boards/Sylvania Silverstar/Rear Splash Guard/Wheel Locks/ Yakima Cross Bar w/Low Riders/Honda Hood Air Deflector /Michelin Wipers Cargo Cover/WeatherTech Advantage Plush Mats Ventshade Window Visors (wish I got the Visors from WeatherTech Hidden Hitch/Mobile One 0W-20

03-17-2004, 05:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
ndusyn Senior Type ... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 62 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Once I get my Pilot, I'll be using Castrol 5W-30 dino for all oil changes, shooting for ~ every 3000 miles or 4 months. Have used this scheme for 25 years on all my vehicles & has served me well - cheap insurance! Will have a tough time waiting for that first one, will probably give in at 3000 miles! __________________ 2005 EX Steel Blue Metallic, Rear Splash Guards, Running Boards, BlueOx baseplate, S/S exhaust tips, FormFit bug deflector, WeatherTech Weatherflectors 1998 Ford F-150 2WD

03-17-2004, 09:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
ndusyn Senior Type ... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 62 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, colrorider - I'll post pics when I get it (hoping for the end of this week). The dealer did what he called an "online swap" with another dealership in Greensboro, NC for an EX with Sandstone Metallic so I could get one from the factory. The other option was to have a new one driven from another dealership ~250 miles away, but I didn't like that idea. Cost me about 2 weeks of waiting, but I think it'll be worth the wait! __________________ 2005 EX Steel Blue Metallic, Rear Splash Guards, Running Boards, BlueOx baseplate, S/S exhaust tips, FormFit bug deflector, WeatherTech Weatherflectors 1998 Ford F-150 2WD

03-21-2004, 08:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
joffrey Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brooklyn Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	after 10k go 2 synth.

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