Euro 10k service oil change

Mr_will, I have nothing against you. It's just that me being from a chemical eng. background really do HAVE to make the distinction between being magnetic, electrostatic or just being plain sticky in our everyday life/work.

If that means being pedantic to you, then I apologise.

But in terms of chemicals/oils/fuels, I will always be like this. If it is a fault and you feel that my comments are pissing you off, then please ignore what I post. I would rather not have any discussions turn into non-constructive arguments.

Try this oil. Torco SR1 MPZ Synthetic 5w-30. Hard to find in Oz. I bought it in a 20L drum which cost about $190 delivered from the QLD distributor. (About $50 / 5 L). Have run it for 15000km sofar. I changed from mineral oil @ 5K kms. Engine is a little noisier & a tad harsher but this is made up for with great performance. I read a comparison which pitted this oil against other similar Synthetics on the dyno & hence my decision. My 20K change is due & I will swap to Castrol Synth R 0-40 ($60 on special) for the summer heat and to try it out for 5000kms.

Tip: Put in a fuel-system cleanser into your fuel just before you change oil. It washes all the **** out and it lands in your oil ready for a change. Change filter at same time.

I've got my 10K service coming up in a couple weeks (just ticked over 9K 2 days ago). I think I'll try the motul 8100 5-40w oil as long as the dealer doens't give me grief on warranty, otherwise too hard to argue with them.

What has every1's 10K service cost so far as I've heard Honda serving can be expensive?

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Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r

I've got my 10K service coming up in a couple weeks (just ticked over 9K 2 days ago). I think I'll try the motul 8100 5-40w oil as long as the dealer doens't give me grief on warranty, otherwise too hard to argue with them.

What has every1's 10K service cost so far as I've heard Honda serving can be expensive?

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Someone has written to Honda Australia regarding the use of oil of other brands and was told that warranty was not affected UNLESS the use of the oil was what contributed to the failure. For my 10,000km service, I brought my own Castrol Formula R 0w-40 and the dealer did the service (and changed oil filter) for $198.

When you book your car in, you must tell them that you are bringing your own oil.

From what I've heard, Honda will say non-OEM oil was the reason for a headlight not working. Still not sure if it's worth the drama later in life as I got this car so I wouldn't have issues with non-oem parts like I did my very modified lancer.

Well, someone posted here the reply from Honda Australia, so you won't get your engine oil killing your headlights/wipers/windscreen/boot warranty excuse.

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Originally Posted by aaronng

Someone has written to Honda Australia regarding the use of oil of other brands and was told that warranty was not affected UNLESS the use of the oil was what contributed to the failure. For my 10,000km service, I brought my own Castrol Formula R 0w-40 and the dealer did the service (and changed oil filter) for $198.

When you book your car in, you must tell them that you are bringing your own oil.

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I have been running Mobil 1 10w - 30 fully synthetic since the first service which I did not have done until 2000km (no loan car available). I contacted both Honda & Mobil & both replied in writting that as long as the recommended grade was used, there would be no issue with warranty. I have now done just under 60k & the engine runs as smooth as ever, with just as much power as ever & no oil consumption at all.
I was surprised when I got written confirmation from Honda, but got it I did.
I supply my own oil at every service & the cost of the service is adjusted accordingly

Hmm... don't most people think 2000km is too soon for a fully synthetic?

It's a pity nobody's done a 1000 car trial with the different type of oils yet. It would be interesting to compare in a controlled environment the performance/lifespan of the different oils and when exactly is the best time to change to a fully synth.

Tossing up Honda FEO or Motul 4100 for the 1000km and 5000km change. Haven't decided when to go fully synth yet but I have my eye on the Motul 300V or the 8100 at the moment!

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Originally Posted by tanalasta

Hmm... don't most people think 2000km is too soon for a fully synthetic?

It's a pity nobody's done a 1000 car trial with the different type of oils yet. It would be interesting to compare in a controlled environment the performance/lifespan of the different oils and when exactly is the best time to change to a fully synth.

Tossing up Honda FEO or Motul 4100 for the 1000km and 5000km change. Haven't decided when to go fully synth yet but I have my eye on the Motul 300V or the 8100 at the moment!

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I put in synthetic when my car had 15000km.

I'd put FEO for 1000km, and then Motul 4100 for the 5000km. Why are you changing at 5000km though? Isn't it 10000km?

The dealer probably told him to get it serviced at 5000km to suck money out of him.

Nah. I do a fair few short trips. And I don't trust the Honda FEO stuff to last 10000km. :p

Well my dealer wants me to get it serviced at 5000km, and I'm like wtf I'll stick with Honda's 10,000km interval thanks.