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I’ve been hammering on my Kobalt tools since I’ve got them on the Black Friday sale. Not a single thing has broken yet. But only time will tell. Honestly I’m extremely happy with the way they are. The sad part is I can buy 10 sets of Kobalt for 1 full set of Snap on. I just do not find it worth it. Not even close.
Advanced auto, Or Rock Auto if I can justify the shipping cost. If I can get it at Advanced I get 20% off whatever purchase I want. So its nifty.
Eric, I don’t want to go against the grain here man. But for General cars? Daily drivers and normal people. The recommended weight on the cap or manual will work just fine. But when you start getting into very high heat or extreme heat and power applications, Drag racing. Road racing, Auto-X. The Thickest oil you can use as long as the PTW ( Piston to Wall Clearance ) Will allow, It will be the safest against shearing, extreme heat and wear. But this also comes down to the quality of the oil as well. Not just weight. A Solid, Good 5w20 weight will be better then a bad 5w30 weight and so on.
Yes, Manufactures put alot of time into R&D For the Engines they put in there car. But they will use a lighter weight if it means better emissions and MPG just to please the government and emission standards and regulations to prevent them selfs from being fined. Company likes Honda don’t have to worry about it so much. But Company using V8’s and trucks? They do.
I can go on and on, And I will if I must but don’t think certain company’s know best. Sometimes they think with there wallet before they think about there automobiles.
Hmmm, Very good points. Its much like for Ford, Cars here in the United States call for “5w20” but in Australia they call for “5w30” just for these exact standards. I have a 2003 Honda Element for a Daily driver. Great car, I’m pretty sure every thing else on it will die before the Engine does. I mean for instance the Ridgeline and the Element does not get that? great of MPG. Because two main reasons. Its very heavy and its aerodynamics are rather…well…Box like. But I see your point. I think Honda is in the safe zone when it comes to CAFE.
But, I’ve seen Honda’s well into the 500k+ Miles range. The body may be rotted, looks ancient and makes some weird noise. But its still keeps kicking. I can say the same for Crown vic’s too. Every time I get into a taxi cab it has the “Check Engine” Light on but it has 400+k miles on it. Funny huh?
I want the new TVS Blower from VMP. But I love my Ported Eaton. Its pushing over 500+ HP/Tq to the wheels. 2.76 Upper pulley + Port. Its a absolute beast indeed. GM makes some nice stuff, I’ve been having a Corvette bug for awhile….But, I have plans for it. E85 + 4Lb lower pulley.
That should net me over 550 HP and 575 TQ. Is what I’m aiming for. My full mod list is in my profile if you want to read it! Anyways, Thanks for your advice guys. I’m going to have to put it up and check the bolts, See if they are tight.
5-30 Would be fine, Honestly. Like Third Gear said it will provide a little more wear protection. But if you live in a colder area. Lots of snow etc. I’d stick with a thinner weight honestly. Heavier weights are for people that run there cars much harder, along with modified motors as well.
But its really up to you. Alot of great advice in this thread to be honest. I personally use 5-30 in the Cobra and the main reason being is because of CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) Standards. Certain models had to get a MPG otherwise they would be penalized. One of the short cuts was a thinner oil for betetter MPG. Long story short 5-30 will wear better over all. 5-20 Will give you slightly better gas mileage. Either one will allow your Honda have a long healthy life. I’d honestly look more at the quality of oil in the proper weight then just weight alone.
Anyways I hope this helps! Got any questions feel free to shoot me a PM.
1994 Jeep Cherokee. I loved bouncing around in that thing. Not a care in the world in that thing. Now I’m a maintenance junkie when it comes to the Cobra.
Honestly, Either way of your brand Loyaltys to Ford, GM, Chrysler. As long as you are not driving something with Wing on the back of it that could take you to the moon. Neon Lights and A Giant Sub Box in the back. I’m fine with you. Ford and Chevy Have both made some fantastic cars in the past. Along with both of them not making not so fantastic ones.
Just because I Own a 03 SVT Cobra does not mean I can’t appreciate a decent car by another brand. Either way though, Whatever YOU pick, I hope it serves you well.
::Edit:: Why the hell is this in the tool discussion? Just wondering…