Hey Scotty I recently bought at 2018 Honda Accord 1.5t cvt with 6k miles . I’ve heard you say that those engines have oil dilution problems. Can you give me some tips on how to avoid that. What oil brand would be the best to use? I was thinking just ...
?ssl=1
Change oil more often. Around 3-4k. 5k tops. Don’t stretch it further.
You don't really "avoid" oil dilution. It is unavoidable by design. The high pressure fuel pump fires fuel into the motor at very high pressure. Some of that fuel travels so fast that it does not combust and winds up mixing with the oil. Thus, oil dilution.
The best things you can do:
1. Oil catch can
2. Oil change every 5k miles, no 8k or 10k intervals
I'm doing that in my Accord and am not overly worried about issues. I'd recommend similar practice with your Civic.
Use oil specified in owners manual and change oil every 4-5k miles at most and adjust accordingly for conditions.
go to part store get good quality full syth oil like mobil / castrol and high end filter + change every 5k miles max.
i hate oil they give u at lube shop/dealership always the cheapest stuff at top dollar
id put toptier gas in that too tbh
oil dilution is only a problem in colder climate tbh just do maintenance when you should and you'll be fine