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post Feb 13 2025, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(tifosi @ Feb 13 2025, 05:34 PM)
The price is a little sus. I am also looking for Honda 0w20 but both Hingan and Vanli is out of stock.

Don't know which other seller is reputable.
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Honda authorized shop but usually more expensive unless with vouchers
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post Mar 10 2025, 10:20 PM

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QUOTE(Iceman74 @ Mar 10 2025, 09:45 PM)
Wta... Do you guys flush the engine each time do EO change?
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Y must,no need causes more prob sometimes,give a shorter change interval good enough.i change every 5km with fully syth.
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post Mar 16 2025, 08:37 PM

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QUOTE(therain01 @ Mar 16 2025, 07:09 PM)
Just done replacing the valve cover gasket at home this afternoon. The job should have taken about 90 minutes but end up spending 4 hours due to cleaning the sludge.

Run the car with very low engine oil level + prolong service and this is what you get.
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Wow,how do u clean the sludge? U use any oil treatment b4 this?or jus very prolong intervals between change?
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post Mar 18 2025, 09:41 AM

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QUOTE(Iceman74 @ Mar 18 2025, 09:26 AM)
Me thinking changing every 3 or 4 mths than every 6mths since it cheaper than Mizu. Won't be able to clock up that much mileage as my kids use for park n ride lrt.
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I change every 3-4 mths or 5-6k km too but with 0-20w Honda oil.
Over kill but jus to take care the 1.5T
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post Oct 6 2025, 08:06 PM

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Lzd also got vanli
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post Oct 19 2025, 06:50 AM

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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Oct 19 2025, 01:14 AM)
Anyone using Valvoline Restore and Protect?
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Balanced n I just got it will use it by Dec this yr
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post Oct 19 2025, 09:45 AM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Oct 19 2025, 07:52 AM)
Hopefully can do b4 after on the dipstick
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My dipstick is the orange type so still clean n no stain.jus to hv this VRP clean up Abit, since I've changed EO every 5k km n every 3mths or so tongue.gif
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post Oct 19 2025, 08:32 PM

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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Oct 19 2025, 06:48 PM)
Where do you get it if you don't mind? So far only found one seller on Lazada/Shopee
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Ya bought frm Shopee
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post Oct 20 2025, 07:28 AM

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QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Oct 20 2025, 02:57 AM)
Care to share the link, which seller?
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U search frm Lzd n Shopee Sure will come out, only shop there
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post Oct 21 2025, 11:56 AM

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QUOTE(Momo33 @ Oct 21 2025, 11:48 AM)
Ai say ..
using 0W-30 instead of the recommended  0W-20 for a modern turbocharged Japanese car in a hot climate like Malaysia is generally considered a safe choice for enhanced engine protection and longevity.
the trade off is a small rise in gas consumption.

saw a few videos on youtube also  support the above.
Any expert  insights  welcome . nod.gif
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Quite true but always check own car manual to see the EO range allowed.
If u use 0-20, must change freq shorter interval around 5-6k km ok cuz it's too thin n very like like breakdown.its more for fuel efficiency.
Like my case after 115k km I jump to 5-30w to hv better protection
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post Oct 21 2025, 05:12 PM

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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Oct 21 2025, 04:44 PM)
er....why need shorter interval when the manual states can use xw20?

if really that concerned, use those oil that states extended performance (mobil1 EP or Castrol EP)....i've been running 0w20 since warranty over for more than 6 years (about 100k km worth out of total mileage of about 180k km) without problems and sometimes driving above 10k km oil change cycle and on traffic that includes both high speed highway and traffic crawl (50/50 basis)

further, it is based on not using the same brand/range of oil during oil change (used before : mobil1 esp/mobil 1 EP/mannol/total/kixx/syntium 7000 dme/bold/kaito/shell helix ultra/liqui moly/valvoline synpower/toyota oil, etc; all 0w20 except for toyota oil)

the only difference is that i don't use the original filter but fram tough guard (probably 1 grade better quality as it is for extended mileage use)

the one that need to really worry a little more is fuel dilution if idle too long in stop/start traffic crawl or cold start short distance driving
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H 1.5t ,faces alot oil dilution and yes I OCD with oil change bout 5k/3mths or lesser during the warranty period also with 0-20, now after warranty tryin out the 5-30 by next 2-3mths.

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post Oct 21 2025, 05:24 PM

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QUOTE(90Boyz @ Oct 21 2025, 03:57 PM)
Current oil life were around 8k km , engine still smooth just that oil color very dark hoping the it works as per it claims.
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I think others VRp users says bout 6-8k km can change already.
Is engine quieter? Wats ur car mileage?

 

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