Oil for S2000

[fromdeeeast]

Well its time for me to change my oil (been 5000ks) and am thinking of changing to a new oil or seeing what others use.

Since Ive had the car (20,000kms ive put on) I have serviced it with FEO from Honda and well found that it is a bit pricey. I know its good, I like it but I'm thinking for $50 I could get something better.

What do people recommend using on an s2000?

Basically I'm after:
- Reasonably priced
- Good quality
- Doesn't burn easily (Nulon burns easily!)
- Good for a car that has 150,000kms.

Thanks guys!

[gumus89]

Just throw some Edge sport 5W-30 in it if you were using FEO and want something around $50.

[euromandeluxe]

I use the Nulon 10W-40 fast flowing synthetic stuff.
it does a good job as far as I can tell, but you're not kidding, it does burn easily.

[fromdeeeast]

Mmmm is something fully synthetic suitable for an s2000?

[asps91]

I use Mobil 1 10W-30 and i have 90 000ks , But its expensive.

[aaronng]

Mmmm is something fully synthetic suitable for an s2000?

Yes it's suitable. Make sure you choose the right viscosity. I believe the F20C can use 0w-30, 5w-30, 10w-30, 0w-40, 5w-40 and 10w-40 viscosities.

Edit: Fixed typo

[aozora]

I often change mine depending on season too.

Ie. 5w30/40 in Winter and 10w40 in Summer or for Track

[dc2r-0636]

Yes it's suitable. Make sure you choose the right viscosity. I believe the F20A can use 0w-30, 5w-30, 10w-30, 0w-40, 5w-40 and 10w-40 viscosities.

f20a was used in accords and such, you mean the f20c.

also im using castrol edge sport 5w-30 (dc2r just under 100,000kms) and it burns more then what it burnt on the feo honda 10w-30 mineral stuff.

[aaronng]

f20a was used in accords and such, you mean the f20c.

also im using castrol edge sport 5w-30 (dc2r just under 100,000kms) and it burns more then what it burnt on the feo honda 10w-30 mineral stuff.

Yeah, F20c, I made a typo.

[fromdeeeast]

I use Mobil 1 10W-30 and i have 90 000ks , But its expensive.

Do you find it burns alot or not? How do you find it overall?

[JamieP]

I use the nulon 10 w 40 as well and Ive found it to be great. it is quite pricey though

[YLDS2K]

I've just recently put in Redline 10w 40 and find that when you pour it into the car it's an actual dark red then when you start running the car it becomes crystal clear like water. Doesn't burn quickly I've done 1500 k's so far and have yet to top up yet where I found that with OEM I would of already used an extra 500ml. I done some research and found the guys in the states swear by redline although it is extremely expensive, 120 odd dollars for US 1 gallon which is 3.785 litres and everyone knows that our cars take 4.8 liters which calls for 2 bottles and a new filter which I chose the K&N. Basically for the performance I don't know if it's really worth $240 for oil but I wanted to try it and might do some more research for oils like royal purple which is highly recommended by other s2000 owners I know.

[ncmx5]

If you change your oil so frequently, is there any point using such expensive oil? I use the Castrol Edge 5W-30, and change mine every 5000kms with filter. I don't plan on driving my car over 200,000 kms LOL and nor do I redline it everyday. LOL

[aozora]

If you change your oil so frequently, is there any point using such expensive oil? I use the Castrol Edge 5W-30, and change mine every 5000kms with filter. I don't plan on driving my car over 200,000 kms LOL and nor do I redline it everyday. LOL

It depends on the oil, some of the good properties of the more expensive oils deteriorate after so many km's or heat cycles...
Especially more racing orientated oils, I'm guessing professionally, they'd top up new oil, then dump it after a race - so not all of them are really suited to daily's. But do some research, there's a lot of info on S2ki.

[migoreng]

Just throw some Edge sport 5W-30 in it if you were using FEO and want something around $50.




also im using castrol edge sport 5w-30 (dc2r just under 100,000kms) and it burns more then what it burnt on the feo honda 10w-30 mineral stuff.

Technically Edge 5w30 should burn a little faster than FEO 10w30.
I'm using Edge and i'm loosing roughly half litre every 1000k but my H22A4 engine has almost 240,000km.
I may try Valvoline Synpower 5w40 later on...

[dc2r-0636]

Technically Edge 5w30 should burn a little faster than FEO 10w30.
I'm using Edge and i'm loosing roughly half litre every 1000k but my H22A4 engine has almost 240,000km.
I may try Valvoline Synpower 5w40 later on...

exactly coz its comes from the earth being a mineral based oil

[asps91]

Do you find it burns alot or not? How do you find it overall?

Usually have to top it up at least once between an oil change, quite good.

Fully synthetic and seems like a great oil...... Have not had a problem yet.

[migoreng]

If you have to top up a few times between oil changes, that's not too bad...Assume you loose 1-2 litres of oil over a distance of 7500km
That's only like up to 150-250ml burnt every 1000km...

[jrstyles]

Im surprised nobody has said motul yet lol..
motul 8100 X-CESS, royal purple and motul chrono are what ive used so far in my car.
Chrono is pricey as F*** $100 for 4ltr then $60 for 2ltr but my engine seemed more quieter and i kept that in for 10000km and also it burns pretty slow.
Royal purple is pretty much the same (also the oil is actually purple!) quieter engine but im not sure if it burns faster or not cant remember
X-cess 8100 is what im using now and for less than $80 it does the same job as the other two but burns slightly faster.
All changes are with OEM filters and my car is an AP1

[blackouT]

I've found that 5w30 burns a bit too quickly for my liking and during the next oil change, might try motul or something like 10w40 just to see if it burns a little bit less. That being said, edge is a pretty good oil and it made the engine run a bit smoother then watever was in the car before i got it.

[DvS-]

Im surprised nobody has said motul yet lol..
motul 8100 X-CESS, royal purple and motul chrono are what ive used so far in my car.
Chrono is pricey as F*** $100 for 4ltr then $60 for 2ltr but my engine seemed more quieter and i kept that in for 10000km and also it burns pretty slow.
Royal purple is pretty much the same (also the oil is actually purple!) quieter engine but im not sure if it burns faster or not cant remember
X-cess 8100 is what im using now and for less than $80 it does the same job as the other two but burns slightly faster.
All changes are with OEM filters and my car is an AP1

Chrono burnt fairly quick for me. After about 5,000 i had to top up a fair amount.
My mechanic suggested Anglomoil 10W40. Have had it in the car for about 8,000k's now and have only had to top it up a tiny bit. (Yes, its due for a service)
Not sure if i want to use it again or try a different oil.

[sKy.xD]

Im surprised nobody has said motul yet lol..
motul 8100 X-CESS, royal purple and motul chrono are what ive used so far in my car.
Chrono is pricey as F*** $100 for 4ltr then $60 for 2ltr but my engine seemed more quieter and i kept that in for 10000km and also it burns pretty slow.
Royal purple is pretty much the same (also the oil is actually purple!) quieter engine but im not sure if it burns faster or not cant remember
X-cess 8100 is what im using now and for less than $80 it does the same job as the other two but burns slightly faster.
All changes are with OEM filters and my car is an AP1

Doing my first service this weekend and ive just bought the 5 ltr motul 8100 xcess! I was going to get the chrono but yes its sooooo pricey at $110 for 4 litres which doesn't even give enough for a service! Though about getting mobil 1 5w30 but at $90 its quite expensive. Also got the K&N filter.

Ill see how i go with the motul but maybe in future just may get the castrol edge 5w30 when its on sale as im going to be changing oil ever 5,000 kms.

[Clio]

If you're changing it frequently the Fumoto oil valve is a great product, makes oil changes a very easy process

[ncmx5]

If you're changing it frequently the Fumoto oil valve is a great product, makes oil changes a very easy process

agreed! best $30 ever.

[MrJohn]

what is recommend for a s2k with 100,000km on it? dont drive it much only weekend.

[Clio]

10w 30 per the owners manual, I would suggest fully synthetic but brands and alternate viscosities are personal preference.

[tonyh999]

You won't go wrong with 8100 x-cess :-)

[greek_rambos2k]

hello. i have a 99 model s2k with 130,000km. I use Castrol Edge 5W-30. I was using penrite (cant remember the viscosity) but i found castrol provided a much smoother ride and didnt burn the oil as much. When you service it make sure to use Nulon Engine Oil Flush, helps get all the yucky oil out as you dont want to put nice new oil in a dirty engine.

[vbroom]

i just bought a bottle of 10W-40 penrite...never used penrite brand before so we'll see how it goes.

[fromdeeeast]

i just bought a bottle of 10W-40 penrite...never used penrite brand before so we'll see how it goes.

Used to use penrite in my NA supra. Loved it!

[lzybum]

wot about elf 5w-40?
fully synthetic engine oil
any good words about it? lol

[ap1.2]

elf is a very good oil but not used often in aus i use motul crono and service it every 2500ks you must remeber not many engines rev to 9000rpm and if you intend to rev it to that you must use the best

[euromandeluxe]

elf is a very good oil but not used often in aus i use motul crono and service it every 2500ks you must remeber not many engines rev to 9000rpm and if you intend to rev it to that you must use the best

every 2500! why so often? if you're using a good quality synthetic it'll last much longer than that before starting to break down. the shortest interval i would use is 5000.

[terrabyte]

wot about elf 5w-40?
fully synthetic engine oil
any good words about it? lol

The ELF stuff is great. Especially if you can get it for a good price. Renault used to bring it in, but have since stopped. So I bought a 44 gallon drum before they discontinued it :P