apparantly with the euro they dyno every engine so that it makes at least 140kw..could explain why euro owners get good power figures with their cars when they're dynoed.Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
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apparantly with the euro they dyno every engine so that it makes at least 140kw..could explain why euro owners get good power figures with their cars when they're dynoed.Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
The reason simply for the power increase that you can feel is just due to the weight of the oil
Castrol formula R 5-30w is a very thin oil and is perfect for the euro in aussi conditions. You will get more power due to the oil ofcource being thinner and thus making it easier for the engine to spin!
And don't worry if you see your oil going black straight away. Some people think it's a bad thing, but it's actually a good thing! If the oil is doing what it's suppost to be doing, protecting your motor. It will ofcource go black.
With all due respect 15-50w oil in a euro is way to heavy! The oil would be thick on start up and take ages for the oil to move around the motor and start lubricating causing major wear on start up.
Magnatec is actually really crap oil. When they say 'semi synthetic' it's only 8% synthetic. Magnatec is great to use to run in a motor.
I recommend running a minerial oil for the first 10,000km's (magnatec) and then after for aussi conditions i'd run 5-30w or 5-40w oil fully synthetic.
That's my 2cents :)
I think I'll try Castrol Forumla-R 5w30 (semi synth) once I feel my engine is properly broken in... 15000-20000km'ish.
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Originally Posted by tknova
Guys - today I had my 30,000kms service.
I had Motul 8100 Xcess oil added by the dealer (5w40). It is 100% synthetic. I can say without hesitation that this oil is the best I have tried so far in the Euro (in terms of power). It cost $59.
You can probably find it cheaper - I was stuck for options in Perth.
This is what I have used so far:
I think I will stick with the Motul from here on - love the way the car revs now.
- Castrol Formula R 5w30 (10,000kms service) - revs fast but I could hear VTEC rattle from time to time. Stopped using this as I hear it is not 100% syn.
- Shell Helix Ultra 0w40 (17,500kms service) - doesn't rev fast - car feels like it bogs down.
- Castrol Formula R 0w40 (23,000 service) - this is very similar to the 5w30 in terms of performance. No VTEC rattle. Good stuff.
- Motul 8100 xcess - (30,000 service) - revs very smooth and fast! Best I have used.
Motul made some pretty good oil. I got it for my brake fluid at the moment, dot 5.1. really helps with the braking.
Should I ask for a special type at my 1000km service or best to use recommended?
Your dealer will generally recommend that you use Honda's oil and lubricant but you can purchase your own and have them put it in for you...Quote:
Originally Posted by Suntzu
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Originally Posted by euro77
Err...I've heard reports of Motul braking fluids doesn't really suits Honda cars. Something about it eats away the rubber seals in the brake master cylinder.
This is from Motul Japan, and the distributor here in Australia.
Maybe Motul have put in a new formula to prevent this from happening.
Other than that, they engine oil is fantastic, Motul 300V is a gem!
I used to run motul 8100 xs 5-40w in my WRXQuote:
Originally Posted by yfin
Very good oil! I'm ganna run it in the euro when she hits around 12,000km's
Just called my dealer. They use Castrol Magnatec!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Gonna bring in my own oil at the next service.
Do you guys reckon if you bring your oil to your "friendly Honda dealer", they really putting in the stuff you bringing in?
They better. Otherwise they will get into trouble! I'm sure you can feel the difference between their Magnatec and the Mobil 1/Formula R/Motul/Insert syn oil here that they bring to use.