another oil thread

[CL9er]

Hi guys,

I'm picking up a Cl9 with 125kms or so on it. She's always been serviced on time and at a Honda dealer...until now, the yard I sourced her from have done the 130k service already (along with the rwc , New tyres and windscreen)

Question is, I'm guessing it's safe to assume Dino oil has been used for most of its life)(Honda's own rrecommended oil was mineral no?)... If so, should I go to a fully synthetic now? 5w-30 best for these girls?

Any recommendations?
Thanks

[amant02]

5w - 15w for an honda engine in my experince.

Based on Temps and Where I see the engine wear to be at.

5w for healthy and cold periods.

10w for healthy and hot weather. Some will say 5w best but knowing me and how heavy left foot can get some days. I think its best to stick with 10w.

10w for trashed cold period

15w for trashed hot weather.

This has worked best for me.

[Fredoops]

5w40 or 5w30 full sythetic

I switch between penrite hpr5 and Castrol edge/Valvoline Synpower, Shell helix ultra is good too

I even used 0w40, but they are generally more expensive, unless repco own oil (Repco RFS or whatever) goes on sale

[DreadAngel]

The grade you use will also depend the condition and oil consumption...

Try as Fredoops mentions and see how you go :)

[Honda_FD]

Hi, What should I use for a 87,00kms Cl9. Daily driven but every now and then I give it a little beating. Motor feels healthy.
Im thinking of using Penrite as I have been told my heaps of people that they are good. I've always used Castrol Edge on all cars
that I've owned but Thinking of testing out other products. Price isnt a problem as I want what is best for my cars.

What would you guys recommend?

Obviously winter atm in Australia. I recently bought this Euro so don't know what the previous owner used.
But I have noticed that it takes a while for it to warm up.

[amant02]

i'd get tenths PREMIUM 5W-50 if money is not an issue from penrite.

have used before very nice, usualy buy the 20L gallon when on sale for ~$195 at supercheap covers 4 oil changes and any top ups if required.

[CL9er]

Thanks for the replies guys.
Have used HPR5 in my previous ride so might stick with that if others have been happy with it in these.
Pretty sure ten tenths is overkill for the driving we do.

Castrolike edge may be an option as it comes up on special pretty often and the workshop is used when not doing my own work also use Castrol ... Food for thought

[CL9er]

*edit double up sorry*

[Fredoops]

Hpr5 or edge, both are fine

[dust_]

Autobarn have Castrol Edge 5-30 on sale - $40. That's what I use, never had a problem.

https://www.autobarn.com.au/catalogue

[DreadAngel]

5W-50 too thick for our smaller capacity engines and winter...

5W-40 would be the thickest I would use personally.

For a young engine I'd go 5W-30 Honda_FD :)

[Honda_FD]

For a young engine I'd go 5W-30 Honda_FD :)

Thank you!

[DreadAngel]

Thank you!

Npz, if you find its consuming too much [Each to their perspective on this, Euro owners think going through 1L for 1000km is ok lol] then go 5W-40 and you should be alright :)

[Honda_FD]

Npz, if you find its consuming too much [Each to their perspective on this, Euro owners think going through 1L for 1000km is ok lol] then go 5W-40 and you should be alright :)

I'll test out 5w-30 first and see what happens. Does Euros burn oil quickly or something?
Sorry for noob questions. Only recently bought a Cl9 about a month ago.

[DreadAngel]

I meant European Cars not Accord Euro sorry XD

[08r3308]

mobil 1 5-30 works well for me

[Jasemas]

I'll test out 5w-30 first and see what happens. Does Euros burn oil quickly or something?
Sorry for noob questions. Only recently bought a Cl9 about a month ago.



According to a Foreman at a local honda dealer
The Manual cl9's are prone to burning - but the auto's aren't (weird)
Something along the lines of the tcu programming that prevents the autos from burning oil

[Honda_FD]

According to a Foreman at a local honda dealer
The Manual cl9's are prone to burning - but the auto's aren't (weird)
Something along the lines of the tcu programming that prevents the autos from burning oil

Ohhh? Thats stupid. Its alright though. I service it every 5000kms and check the Dipstick once a month or so..
But because I recently bought this one I was just doing a little research.

[Honda_FD]

Hey guys, Just looked and cant find Penrite 10tenth 5w-30. Is 10w-30 The same thing?
Im not good with engine oil stuff.

[DreadAngel]

Not the same... XXW refers to the viscosity of the oil @ cold temp... In simpler terms, its ability to 'flow' at cold/startup temps. The higher the 'weight', the less able it is to flow.

If you want more tech please check here (http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/) :)

[Jasemas]

Hey guys, Just looked and cant find Penrite 10tenth 5w-30. Is 10w-30 The same thing?
Im not good with engine oil stuff.

Youre welcome
http://www.penriteoil.com.au/engineoils-products.php?id_categ=1&id_products=276

[Honda_FD]

So no deal on 10w-30 & 10w-40?
I'll just ask them to order 5w30 in then. I see heaps of people use 10w-40 on their Accord Euros with about 100k kms.
Thought I would get away with it...

[Fredoops]

5w40 Penrite HPR5 is on special at supercheap 44 bucks a bottle.

[CL9er]

5w40 Penrite HPR5 is on special at supercheap 44 bucks a bottle.

WooHoo!
Time to stock up...

[Honda_FD]

5w40 Penrite HPR5 is on special at supercheap 44 bucks a bottle.

LOL Yeah. Bought it yesterday. Sale ends on the 31st

[CL9er]

Heads up - Repco has 35% off Penrite lubes this weekend

[Rooster]

Awesome thanks mate!