This is not specifically Scooby but please bear with me

My Honda 1.8VTI needs an oil change.
Book says 10w40 or 15w40/15w50 then oil meeting SG, SH or SJ.

I have no idea what the sg etc means.

Should i use fully synthetic or semi, is that what the sg etc mean?

What make of oil and how much should i expect to pay?


Posted in Other Marques but no reply and i must do it tomorrow or i will not get a chance for another 1-2K miles, not good!


will use genuine oil filter!

Many thanks

Paul

 

API Engine Oil Service Catagory Chart
Category Status Service
SL Current For all automotive engines presently in use. Introduced in July 2001.
SJ Current For 2001 and older automotive engines. Introduced in 1996.
SH Obsolete For model year 1996 and older engines.
SG Obsolete For model year 1993 and older engines.
SF Obsolete For model year 1988 and older engines.
SE Obsolete For model year 1979 and older engines.
SD Obsolete For model year 1971 and older engines.
SC Obsolete For model year 1967 and older engines.
SB Obsolete For older engines. Use only when specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
SA Obsolete For older engines; no performance requirement. Use only when specifically recommended by the manufacturer.

http://www.api.org/programs_services...y/enginoil.htm


I would use the best quality synthetic of the correct grade.

[Edited by russell hayward - 5/9/2003 10:31:32 PM]