Honda launching new oils

**TheSaint** · 27-01-2013 03:33 AM

i ran my D15b7 on the original FEO 10w30 for years, when the FEO-Ultra 5w30 came out i started using that instead
the engine went all the way out to 340000 odd kms without having any oil issues at all
swapped that out for a JDM D15b with kms around the 150k mark (was an auto) - mated that to all the stuff that was bolted on to the D15b7
first run oil was castrol magnatec 10w30 - then after about 2000kms i swapped to FEO-Ultra 5w30 - and again ... no problems at all and engine runs very well
neither engines have ever been opened or had any major surgery

i just bought a 2004 euro that has been spoon fed on redline oil its whole life - i was going to use FEO-Ultra at the next service but now i dont know what to do lol
what is the HEO oil? - never heard of that one before

could it be that it actually has similar specs to the old FEO-Ultra - because it is rated on a newer grading scale than the old FEO
the old FEO is SL graded - but the new one is API SN graded

**Sambo73** · 27-01-2013 04:33 PM

You would think that Honda would have done some testing with Ultra Leo 0W20 Sn oil with the euro to recommended it! I will be giving it a go when I get my euro serviced next week.

**Fredoops** · 27-01-2013 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Sambo73

You would think that Honda would have done some testing with Ultra Leo 0W20 Sn oil with the euro to recommended it! I will be giving it a go when I get my euro serviced next week.

Cu2? go ahead

CL9? not so much

remember CU2 was designed with friction reduction in mind, that includes thinner oil.
CL9 wasnt

**TheSaint** · 27-01-2013 11:56 PM

has anyone tried liqui moli as an alternative - i have been using it in all my non-honda cars recently and its not bad
i dont know if i like it enough to put it in my hondas tho lol

everyone swears by their Mos2 friction modifier but im not sure if vtec would like it too much

**Fredoops** · 28-01-2013 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by TheSaint

everyone swears by their Mos2 friction modifier but im not sure if vtec would like it too much

I used it in mine, didnt feel any difference.

**TheSaint** · 28-01-2013 12:21 AM

notice any difference in fuel economy or long term wear on parts etc?

or just nothing at all?

**Fredoops** · 28-01-2013 12:24 AM

nope, nada.

I noticed more difference when I swapped from 5w30 M1EP to 0w40 M1 gold.

**TheSaint** · 28-01-2013 12:30 AM

" You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Fredoops again. "

darn it lol

**BigBen** · 28-01-2013 09:21 AM

Running Amsoil 0w-20 feels like the engine was in neutral and free reving, and the willingness of hitting vtec rev range to redline is a real pleasure. I guest this was expected for a thinner oil.

What I did find was that in the morning (especially in winter) on start up then engine sounds quieter than the factory fill. I dump the factory fill at about 3000km as the pinging drove me nuts.

With 70% Sydney city driving and with climate control set to AUTO 22c. I get 8.7litres/100km as shown on my B mode trip computer which I don't reset until I do a service.

Also at 20k I flush the automatic trans fluid with new DW1 and this made a difference when the engine is shifting when cold. I don't get that slight hesitation that the CU was starting to develop. I suppose the oil has started to break down at this early stage.

**MR_LATE** · 29-01-2013 04:24 PM

thats what spare parts guy said to me too.
also stndrd i just put hpr5 into my euro at 80k kms and daaaam its smoooooth

Originally Posted by redseven

Does the engine feel smoother on the OEM Honda 5w-20 or 0w-20 oils? Might give these a try at the next service.

Damn, maybe not:
HONDA ULTRA LEO SN 0W-20: "Warning: Use this oil only in the models where such is recommended by Honda. Do NOT use this oil in the engines where 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 10W-30-rated motor oils are recommended."

http://jaytec-lubricants.com/index.p...roducts_id=272