In article <kKWhb.70577$6C4.53469@pd7tw1no>,
"Nino Nospam" <Nino.Nospam@ihaw.com> wrote:

> I bought a new 2003 Honda CRV, and now it's time for an oil change.
> (8,000kms are on the odometer)
> Is synthetic oil a good idea? What are the advantages and disadvantages of
> synthetic oil, and is it worth the extra expense?
> If I do install synthetic oil, do I have to flush the engine first?
> What's a good brand name of 5-20w synthetic oil to use?
>
>

The biggest advantage is resistance to temperature extremes. Whether or
not that means anything depends on how and where you drive.