DC5 which engine oil viscosity?

[mocchi]

u can feel oil pressure?
cot dam m8 my hero

[EKVTIR-T]

he might have gauge m8

[mocchi]

he might have gauge m8

dont tell me what he mite have m8

ill cap ya

[amant02]

gauge mate. I've been measuring.

not just that. K20 if the oil pressure drops too much, then the VTC actuator wont be on the angle requested by ECU.

So Cam Actuals vs Cam requested will be off.

And you will be able to hear/feel this from the driver seat.

This is highly noticeable at lower RPM range.

Cam angles requested by stock ECU is towards max and that mechanical oil pump.

[WATAJK]

i've used
Honda Feo (Standard & Fully Synthetic)
Royal Purple 10w-40
Motul 300V 10w -40 (Current)

I do track work about 4-6 times a year, i noticed when i swapped from FEO to Royal Purple, my oil temperature wasn't getting as high as quickly with the Royal Purple but also i wasn't burning as much Oil.
Again, once i swapped to 300V, temperatures weren't rising as quickly but also it feels like the engine revs more freely but this could just by me.
I may consider a new oil once my motor is built but at this stage very happy with 300V just it's exxxy as f*ck

[vs2306]

Cheers guys!

I'll try and convince my cousin to try HPR 10, for his next oil change. Hopefully it'll be on special when the time comes. Coz its not much more than magnatec.
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...id=14912#Cross

Do u guys reckon HPR 10 will make a difference in the first oil change? Or will it take 2 or 3 oil changes, for the engine to adjust to HPR 10 and make full use of it?

[stndrd]

When you make the change, I recommend using an engine oil flush additive as this will speed up the change over between the oils and help the motor quicker

[vs2306]

What about engine coolant for DC5's? I know there are certain fluids that must be Genuine Honda, such as Power Steering Fluid and Transmission Fluid. Is coolant one of the fluids that should also be genuine?

[stndrd]

I use Green coolant with no issues day in day out.

Also there is aftermarket options for power steering fluid & gearbox oil

[vs2306]

I use Green coolant with no issues day in day out.

Also there is aftermarket options for power steering fluid & gearbox oil

Cool thanks. I think my cousins DC5 has green coolant, doesn't seem to be causing any trouble so far.

I'm pretty sure ATF has to be genuine honda (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automat...Current_fluids). AFAIK, Honda hasn't given/sold the patent rights for their ATF to other oil companies. I know most oil companies lube guides, such as Castrol; will recommend their ATF, but that doesn't mean its compatible.

As for power steering fluid, Penrite have something on their website (http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product...d_products=158). But I haven't seen it at the typical retailers such as supercheap auto, auto barn, bursons, etc.

But if anyone has used any aftermarket ATF's on their DC5. Feel free to share.

[stndrd]

I have used Penrite ATFMHP & ATFFS in many auto Honda's with no issues

[cbauto]

When you make the change, I recommend using an engine oil flush additive as this will speed up the change over between the oils and help the motor quicker

Any particular brand flush additive?