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why dont u like elf?
wtf why? If you already accidently bought the oil then use it but if you have the option of buying the correct oil at the same price why wouldn't you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Engin09
IMO 30 weight is perfect for our car and climate.
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...age&img=481371
wouldnt the 40 be better tho?
The higher the number does not necessarily mean it is better. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Engin09
lol thx im going with castrol edge 5w30 oil :)
im using elf for my vtir prelude..
and also a lot of s2k using elf as well..
g-day dudes yes in my s2k i would only use synthetic i looked at many oil but i use nulon 5w40 used a little oil so switch to 10w40 Nulon is oz made and as good as eny yank oilQuote:
Originally Posted by WhiteAP1
For oil wise, is genuine oil always better?, i just got mine serviced with penrite synthetic its not that bad, however i had castrol edge and honda genuine oil as well, but i found the castrol edge much better. just wondering if genuine is always better
thanks
haaha you answered your own question.Quote:
Originally Posted by piscesAP1
in my opinion mineral is really only good for running new engines in...after that running synthetic is better. I prefer Castrol Edge because it meets all the requirements, comes in the right viscosity and is priced decently.
(mineral oil being genuine honda FEO)
for the guys that have used both FEO and Castrol Edge 5-30 or similar.. does Castrol or Synthetic oil burn much faster than FEO ??
when i was using Edge it used to burn heaps.. every fortnight i would probably have to fill up a bit as it would drop to half way between the H--L .. with FEO it doesnt seem to burn that much at all.. it has been a month or two and ive lost barely 1/4..
in general the more you hit VTEC/high revs the more oil you burn.
cleaning the pcv valve on the rocker cover has pretty much eliminated my oil burning. I clean the valve every 3 weeks
ok cool.. thanks guys.. i've got FEO in mine at the moment, but i'm planning on flushing that out tomorrow and put castrol edge 5-30 in.. guess i'll have to stock up on the oils when they're on sale..
i don't have any idea how to clean the pcv valve on the rocker cover.. so if it's an easy process to explain jbird, it'll be great if you could advise.. if it's too complex.. dw bout it..
Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve
You can either clean it or replace it. The one in your car should make a rattle sound when you shake it. If it doesn't it means its clogged up with oil.
Carburettor cleaner is a good way to clean it. Spray it liberally inside and dry with a cloth/tissues.
1. pull out of rocker cover
2. disconnect it from the hose using bullnose pliers
3. clean the valve. (not the engine or rocker cover!)
4. dry
5. reinstall.
should take 10minutes at most.
i just did an oil change and oil filter change .. it originally had FEO in it.. but it was fairly black.. now it's got golden Castrol Edge 5-30w and new OEM filter.. now it's driving like a dream.. woot woot..
hey guys.. supercheapauto have Castrol Edge 5-30 on sale.. it's only $39 at the moment..
Gez might stock up lol. Good to have one on hand even just for top ups.
fuuuuuu gonna pop down and have like 3 bottles lol!
I just changed from castrol edge to nulon 10 w 40 and my engine seems to be running alot better since the change. I dont know if its purely all in my head, but ive found it to be pretty good. its not cheap though. I paid $66 for 6 litres
Does anyone us Mobil1 10w30? How much do you pay for the 5L?
castrol edge 5-40
best by far
ive used mobil1 and personally i think its shocking. it felt like my engine was running on rocks
Hrmm.. I just bought 5 quarts of the stuff.... I'll try Castrol next service I guess.. I used to use Castrol for my TT and it was silky smooth.. Although Mobil1 on my car made a difference for me, pity my bolt is leaking it all out.. lol
How's your turbo-charge route going?
I use Nulon 10W-40. I love it - car's very smooth. I got 6L for $52 on the weekend - supercheap had 20% off all lubes! it's a good oil - and Aussie :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieP
ive been using the motul 5-40w 8100 alot better than the castrol 5-30w i had before
anyone know how long this special lasts??
10/11 - 20/11
is their any reason that everybody is using 5 40 oil? I thought 5 40 was for cars in colder climates? or am I under the wrong impression?
my turbo route is coming on slowely. Im about to rebuild my diff end of this month with a comptech system or a puddymod system. then im going to get my new clutch then finally the turbo kitQuote:
Originally Posted by zhong
a bit worried since ive still got awhile to get off my pz :( (just over 2 years) so im having second thoughts now.
im also looking at doing a custom setup involving a gt2871r turbo instead of a standard greddy kit..or i mite even end up doing a mase kit
only time can tell i guess
the reason why i use 5/40 is because it is a full synthetic oil and for some reason my engine doesnt burn it anywhere as quick as the semi synthetic 10/40Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieP
does anyone else experience similar scenario?
strangely enough, when I bought the car the previous owner was running the OEM FEO mineral 10W-30 and in the first few months that I had it with that oil it didn't burn anything at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by tamay_s2k
as soon as I did my first change to the full synthetic Nulon 10W-40 oil consumption began. It's nothing major and I'll live with it because the car runs better, but its strange
hmmm
these s2kz have a mind of there own haha
euroman wat area in vic u from
i smell a red and blue s2k fotoshoot? :P
haha, definitely
i'm in the keilor/taylors lakes area. like i've been saying to everyone we need to get a meet going.
how about an S2000 great ocean road cruise before xmas?
yea thats sounds good 2 me
omg
ur only like down the road from me
im in greenvale rofl
i think i may have seen ur car a few times
we shuld def organise sumfin soon with other vic owners
Go super charge - so you can take it off if you get busted.. You can buy covers that hides everything! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by tamay_s2k
Ok, Back to the topic. I guess I'll give NULON a go next time round, might go buy it first though.. Anyone use HAMP filters?
r u serious
you have a website for these covers?
what about catrol edge 10w60? has anyone used it?
Mastergrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by tamay_s2k
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...C_0052copy.jpg
I bought one but it was damaged in transit here :(
They are discontinued.
thanks brad
damn that looks just as illegal... :P
curse u P plate laws!!!