What engine oil for 3rd gen Honda Odyssey

Hi All

I have a 2004 3rd-gen odyssey that is due for its 70,000km service. I noticed in my last service with RAC, that they used Valvoline ProBlend 15W-40 for the service.

I am thinking of using better engine oil. On speaking to a few people, I have been suggested the following engine oil

Penrite HPR5 5W-40 $47 at Repco
Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 $28.xx at SuperCheapAutos
Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 at $38.xx at SuperCheapAutos

These are prices in Perth, WA.

A friend swears by the HPR5 and he actually prefers the 5W-40 of the HPR5 because of the warmer weather conditions in WA as opposed to 5W-30 of the Castrol Edge

The Castrol Edge is currently on specials at the moment, otherwise it costs about the same as the Penrite HPR5. I am a noob at this as this is my first "decent" car, I have previously always owned car that are older than 10 years old so I never really bothered about getting decent engine oils. My question is that is the Fully Synthetic Castrol Edge Sport a better engine oil to use in my odyssey than the Semi-Synthetic Penrite HPR5? This is especially when the Castrol is currently cheaper.

Also, apart from bringing the car back to Honda (I have a funny feeling they won't let me bring my own oil), does any member have any recommendations for a reliable service centre in WA that services Honda well?

Thanks in advance!

I've always used Magnatec on my parents engines and it's served them fine so far; it's a commuting vehicle so I don't see much point in having Sports oil in them; what do you do most? then buy appropriately, it is your money

i'm using Motul 8100 x-cess 5W-40 in my RB1 (3rd Gen Odyssey). feel throttle responses is better and engine runs smoother. people say its a waste (a bit pricey for Motul) as i change engine oil every 5,000km since day 1.

Like AusAccord, I'm using Motul 8100 as well, but I only change mine at the scheduled servicing. Butt-o-meter telles me the same as Aus, better response and smoother running.

I've been bringing my Ody to a friend in Jandakot for servicing as he's a really experienced mechanic and has done quite a few Hondas.

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Like AusAccord, I'm using Motul 8100 as well, but I only change mine at the scheduled servicing. But-o-meter telles me the same as Aus, better response and smoother running.

I've been bringing my Ody to a friend in Jandakot for servicing as he's a really experienced mechanic and has done quite a few Hondas.

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what is the name of his service centre?

Ben Tan Auto on Cooper Rd

another vote for Motul 8100. noticably smoother.

haha.... all RB1 owners are using the same one..... why we are separate apart????

Motul FTW, i've been using motul for my euro as well. Better response and better engine sound especially if you have intake/exhaust.