DC5 which engine oil viscosity?

**encode** · 18-07-2008 12:10 PM

Hi all,

I recently purchased a DC5, the engine has done just over 120,000km.

Just wondering which oil viscosity you'd recommend for my engine?

Cheers.

**chargeR** · 18-07-2008 12:15 PM

10W-30 Honda FEO for street use. Cheap and plentiful.

Plenty of threads about oil about too.

**encode** · 18-07-2008 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by chargeR

10W-30 Honda FEO for street use. Cheap and plentiful.

Plenty of threads about oil about too.

Yeah, I figured there would be, but I did a search for DC5 oil and found nothing

**Chi** · 18-07-2008 12:41 PM

I use 10-70

And my car is puffing white smoke.

Which I've been told is a sign of a good healthy engine.

But seriously do a search, its been discussed over and over again.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93623

**Mitsubishi** · 19-07-2008 01:23 AM

Hey Chi, yeah I use 10-70 as well. Assuming you're using Penrite Syn?

**aaronng** · 19-07-2008 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by encode

Yeah, I figured there would be, but I did a search for DC5 oil and found nothing

You need to use 4 letters minimum. So DC5* oil* would have given you results.

**vs2306** · 27-03-2014 11:04 PM

What engine oil do you recommend for a non Type R DC5, with about 130,000 kms? My cousin has the Special Edition. Which I believe has the K20A3 engine.

He's currently running Castrol Magnatec 10W40, which I recommended as it seems to be a ok engine oil that seems to work. Also he hasn't had any problems with it.

However I was thinking of trying Penrite HPR 5 next, which is a 5W40 full synthetic. What are your thoughts people? Do you guys think a DC5 would benefit from a full synthetic oil?

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...id=14911#Combo

**Flippit** · 27-03-2014 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by vs2306

What engine oil do you recommend for a non Type R DC5, with about 130,000 kms? My cousin has the Special Edition. Which I believe has the K20A3 engine.

He's currently running Castrol Magnatec 10W40, which I recommended as it seems to be a ok engine oil that seems to work. Also he hasn't had any problems with it.

However I was thinking of trying Penrite HPR 5 next, which is a 5W40 full synthetic. What are your thoughts people? Do you guys think a DC5 would benefit from a full synthetic oil?

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...id=14911#Combo

Stick to the 10w 40.

DC5's from factory came with a 10w30 or 10w40 rating so i would not go any thinner (such as a 5w)

**stndrd** · 28-03-2014 08:22 AM

I run HPR5 in alot of K series with no issues at all. With the sort of mileage you have I would lean towards HPR10

**vs2306** · 28-03-2014 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by stndrd

I run HPR5 in alot of K series with no issues at all. With the sort of mileage you have I would lean towards HPR10

Hmmm I've heard good things mixed things about HPR10. Mostly good though. But I'm a bit concerned that 50 might be too thick. For those of you who have used HPR10, do you think it would be better than Magnatec; despite being thicker?

**stndrd** · 28-03-2014 01:19 PM

I use it almost everyday in high kilometer K series with no issues. When me or my customers go racing, I use a 15W50.

Also you cant compare magnatec to HPR. It's like comparing milk to wine

**amant02** · 29-03-2014 04:21 AM

In My experience - A guy who changes his own oil.

I use Motul in my DC5R. 200, 000KMS on motor. Pump is on its way I think.

5w - Kept good Temps etc, but oil pressure suffered heavy.
10w - Best of both worlds, oil pressure suffers only in between 900 - 1200 RPMS

15w will be what I try next probs back to penrite. Penrite did me well when i was playing wit B series.

Idunno if this is a placebo effect. Using S2k Filter - Low RMP low pressure has increased. Only will drop around heavy corners in High g's.