Engine oil and clear bra questions

bobbo · 01-06-2007, 11:16 PM

Hi guys I just bought a LX Sedan last week for my long daily commute. I am wondering if it is worth it to switch to synthetic after break in since this car will be with the family for awhile. The manual specifically said no oil change until maintenance reminder comes on. Shall I adhere to this or does it matter?

Also, I purchased a Clear Bra kit for self installation. Anyone has any advice before I get started on it?

***Zeuceone*** · 01-06-2007, 11:23 PM

just wait itll you hace to change yoour oil. then you can go with synthetic. where did you purchase your clear bra..? when installing your clear bra make sure to use somekind soapy water to position it and some sort of heat gun to get it to stretch and remove the remaining water from the middle out.

**ethlar** · 01-06-2007, 11:51 PM

i normally do my oil at 30% and i have been running synthetic since 8000 miles, im now at 20,000 with no issues.

bobbo · 01-07-2007, 01:59 AM

I ordered from "http://www.autopaintguard.com/" it popped up from google search. Didn't really shop around but the price seems okay.

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Originally Posted by Zeuceone

just wait itll you hace to change yoour oil. then you can go with synthetic. where did you purchase your clear bra..? when installing your clear bra make sure to use somekind soapy water to position it and some sort of heat gun to get it to stretch and remove the remaining water from the middle out.

skittleslegend · 01-07-2007, 02:08 AM

I didn't even bother with the FA5. I asked them to change the engine oil (Mobil 1) and tranny fluid and I'm supposed to pick it up for the first time tomorrow or Monday. Car came in on Friday.

blueroadster · 01-08-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbo

Also, I purchased a Clear Bra kit for self installation. Anyone has any advice before I get started on it?

If you are a female, please post PICs...otherwise, please keep them to yourself.

01-06-2007, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
bobbo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OC, CA Posts: 109 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Engine oil and clear bra questions Hi guys I just bought a LX Sedan last week for my long daily commute. I am wondering if it is worth it to switch to synthetic after break in since this car will be with the family for awhile. The manual specifically said no oil change until maintenance reminder comes on. Shall I adhere to this or does it matter? Also, I purchased a Clear Bra kit for self installation. Anyone has any advice before I get started on it?

01-06-2007, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
ethlar n00b retro whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10,832 iTrader: 5 / 100%	i normally do my oil at 30% and i have been running synthetic since 8000 miles, im now at 20,000 with no issues. __________________ 8thCivic FAQ\|NEW Marketplace Rules

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01-06-2007, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Zeuceone* Kill Your Self Krew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Killa Cali. Posts: 57,800 iTrader: 26 / 100%	just wait itll you hace to change yoour oil. then you can go with synthetic. where did you purchase your clear bra..? when installing your clear bra make sure to use somekind soapy water to position it and some sort of heat gun to get it to stretch and remove the remaining water from the middle out.

01-07-2007, 02:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,825 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I didn't even bother with the FA5. I asked them to change the engine oil (Mobil 1) and tranny fluid and I'm supposed to pick it up for the first time tomorrow or Monday. Car came in on Friday.