Best oils!

[ogen]

Hey everyone,

Just wanna ask, what do YOU think are the best oils to use on your s2k and why?
I only had my car for about 3 1/2 months, and I'm doing my major service soon, so i assume every oil will be changed. Engine oil, tranny oil and diff oil.
I came from a FN2 before so i was wondering if the F20 is similar to the K20 in terms of maintenance?
Im a Motul fanboy btw, so can i use 8100 x-cess engine oil? Same with type-II lsd tranny oil. Im not sure about the rest, but if you could tell me what you think are the best oils for the car, then shoot away!!!

Thanks in advance!

[DakDak]

If your a Motul fan boy use the real fully synthetic like 300v

[stndrd]

Make the change from Motul to Penrite and life will be easier on your wallet and better on your car.


I would recommend the following (all Penrite products):

Engine: 10 Tenths Racing 15W50
Gearbox: Pro Gear 75W85
Rear Diff: Pro Gear 75W90
Brake fluid: Super DOT4 or Racing Super DOT4
Coolant: 6 year long life

You will find that the price of all of these will be significantly cheaper than the Motul range. Penrite products are made in Australia, for Australian conditions. Also their oils have a much lower sheer rate (their 10 Tenths Racing engine oil is sheer free) than the Motul products, meaning they keep the rated viscosity longer, which in turns protects better

[nahbyuddy]

at cbauto, which is my local mechanic (he works on all hondie from the base models to nsx), he only recommends using motul oils

my apex seals will last forever thanks to motul

[ogen]

Thanks for the quick replies!

Also if someone can quickly tell me off the top of their heads how much oil each part needs? Engine tranny diff and coolant!
Legendary quick replies. I'll definitely look into penrite oils. Ive used them once and they weren't bad!

[curtis265]

Have you got a service manual?

[ogen]

No i don't sorry. Is service manual the same as user manual for the car??

[stndrd]

service manual is what honda use when they have issues with the car. A simple google search with ap1 fsm will net it

[sae]

I use Amsoil - performs very well at high temperatures. Read up on professional tests conducted in the states.
Redline for the tranny.
Amsoil for the diff.

[Giraffe]

i use the motul x-cess 8100 5w40, pretty much used the whole bottle to fill mine up

[daevilone]

Make the change from Motul to Penrite and life will be easier on your wallet and better on your car.


I would recommend the following (all Penrite products):

Engine: 10 Tenths Racing 15W50
Gearbox: Pro Gear 75W85
Rear Diff: Pro Gear 75W90
Brake fluid: Super DOT4 or Racing Super DOT4
Coolant: 6 year long life

You will find that the price of all of these will be significantly cheaper than the Motul range. Penrite products are made in Australia, for Australian conditions. Also their oils have a much lower sheer rate (their 10 Tenths Racing engine oil is sheer free) than the Motul products, meaning they keep the rated viscosity longer, which in turns protects better



why on earth would you use a 15w50 oil in an s2000. spec is 10w30, most use 10w40 after the engine has had a decent amount of wear

[connorling]

i used to use oem honda oil until they changed their oil.

i just use Castrol 5w-30 and never have problems.
no oil burn.

[ogen]

Are you talking about the castrol edge 5w30??

[stndrd]

why on earth would you use a 15w50 oil in an s2000. spec is 10w30, most use 10w40 after the engine has had a decent amount of wear

I have used both 10W40 & 15W50 in F20C engines. The 10W40 at times can still burn off at a fairly alarming rate, which is why I recommended the 15W50. Also, with the hot Australian summers we have, there is no harm in running a slightly thicker engine oil

[connorling]

Are you talking about the castrol edge 5w30??

yes !!

[EKVTIR-T]

best will be jdm mugen wouldnt it

http://s10.postimg.org/6maekzn9l/90000_XYA_5_W40.jpg

[chez00]

Redline shockproof is a no in the gearbox unless you change it every 6 months. It gums up and causes hard shifts as it ages. I find either Penrite or elf tranself synthese to be the best for S2K boxes. LSD (friction modified) oil in a Torsen diff is unnecessary, just use a nice 75w90 gl5 in the diff. I think they take 0.9L from the top of my head. Also check out our dimple magnetic drain plugs to keep your fluids super clean (see trader section)!

[cbauto]

Make the change from Motul to Penrite and life will be easier on your wallet and better on your car.


I would recommend the following (all Penrite products):

Engine: 10 Tenths Racing 15W50
Gearbox: Pro Gear 75W85
Rear Diff: Pro Gear 75W90
Brake fluid: Super DOT4 or Racing Super DOT4
Coolant: 6 year long life

You will find that the price of all of these will be significantly cheaper than the Motul range. Penrite products are made in Australia, for Australian conditions. Also their oils have a much lower sheer rate (their 10 Tenths Racing engine oil is sheer free) than the Motul products, meaning they keep the rated viscosity longer, which in turns protects better
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of course, you wouldn't have any bias would you......

[cbauto]

why on earth would you use a 15w50 oil in an s2000. spec is 10w30, most use 10w40 after the engine has had a decent amount of wear
do penrite even have a 5 or 10w30?

i recall they have mostly high viscosities.

[ogen]

Seems like s2ki likes to use 0-5w30 :/

[daevilone]

do penrite even have a 5 or 10w30?

i recall they have mostly high viscosities.

Not a clue. Not using 15w50 though lol

[stndrd]

Penrite have a 5W30 in their 10 Tenths Racing range

[cbauto]

Penrite have a 5W30 in their 10 Tenths Racing range

How much for how many litres?

[stndrd]

depends on where you purchase from. I can supply bulk quantities at competitive prices

[u mad?]

Think its about 80 bucks for 5lt full rrp from memory

[greek_rambos2k]

i run royal purple 10w40. never had problems with it

[cbauto]

you can run magnatec and never have problems.

doesn't mean it's the best oil.
i run royal purple 10w40. never had problems with it

[DreadAngel]

Redline shockproof is a no in the gearbox unless you change it every 6 months. It gums up and causes hard shifts as it ages. I find either Penrite or Elf Tranself Synthese to be the best for S2K boxes. LSD (friction modified) oil in a Torsen diff is unnecessary, just use a nice 75w90 gl5 in the diff. I think they take 0.9L from the top of my head. Also check out our dimple magnetic drain plugs to keep your fluids super clean (see trader section)!

Oh yeah baby, Elf for your lubrication sexiness!

http://www.kiddlubricants.com/images/lubricants-logo2.jpg

FYI: Yes I'm bias, but I've used Elf in my comp engines and daily, run sexy ;)

[u mad?]

i could run homebrand oil in my car and it might not give me any problems for 5 years.

Doesn't mean its any good. Means nothing really.

[EKVTIR-T]

wouldnt people consider trouble free as a good thing

strong placebo going on in hear guise,nice


in a double blind test you wouldnt be able to tell magnatec from hektik full synth

#becauseracecar

[u mad?]

Nah thats what i mean, unless you have it tested at a lab, or pull down your engine every year to inspect for wear ect you would never know.

[greek_rambos2k]

I have used
oem = reliable but sluggish compared to other oils
castrol edge 5w30 = drank oil like crazy
liquid moly = 5w40 = hated being cold and cold days
motul 10w40 = responsive, didnt drink it
royal purple = responsive. doesnt drink heaps of it. dyno got 135kw and 160nm torque at wheels (didnt dyno before. mods inc js racing intake and hks hi flow axel back) i also didnt dyno on other oils so im not saying its because of the oil, the mods or a combo of none or all etc

this is jst my personal experience. i found no noticeable performances difference between motul and royal purple.