Engine Oils

**antO** · 03-07-2009 09:17 AM

Hi OZ

members,

Im sorry to ask and repeat the question but what engine oil will be good for my car? 1993 eg vti.

I dont know whether to go for 5/10- 30W+, I know that 10 is more thicker but would it make much of a difference i terms of driving/street performance. Whats better off for me?

So from experience could you suggestion a or some brands that you would recommend and price aswel. Im looking for Fully Synthetic ones

Ive used the search button but i couldn't really decide on which to get.

Much Appreciated

**4age8u** · 03-07-2009 09:29 AM

castrol edge

**antO** · 03-07-2009 10:17 AM

thanks

**4age8u** · 03-07-2009 11:52 AM

allgood bro,nothing wrong with feo but like you said your after fully synthetic then i would personally use castrol edge the one with a gold bottle about $50

**andy_dc2** · 03-07-2009 12:02 PM

The first number indicates how thin the oil is when it's cold while the second number indicates the "base" thickness when it's warmer. the difference with synthetic oils is that it doesnt thicken up when its cold so starting the car is faster and its easier on the battery. But generally, 5w-30, 10w-30 and 10w-40 have been around for a long time and they are the most common choices. probably wouldn't wanna go too low like 5-20w as it might be too thin and supposedly damages your engine. i use the OEM honda oil - reccommended is FEO high performance oil. about $30 for 5L from your local honda dealer.

**EG30** · 03-07-2009 08:39 PM

Castrol Edge 5w30 is on sale at Repco for $35 atm, real bargain at that price.

Not sure the condition of your engine ie it might be too thin and burns too much and/or leak past seals that are not the best etc.

Only way to find out is to try, you'll love the slippery nature of this oil and the extra throttle response you'll get from a thin syn slippery oil, saves you 0.1-0.2L of fuel per 100km too over mineral 10W40.

**aaronng** · 03-07-2009 09:11 PM

Like they said, get yourself 3 bottles of Castrol Edge 5w-30 from Repco for $35 while it is on sale. Good shit, better than mineral oils with a similar price (Honda FEO, Magnatec, Mobil S).

**flipfire** · 03-07-2009 09:49 PM

+1 with 5w-30 Castrol Edge

**end7** · 03-07-2009 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Like they said, get yourself 3 bottles of Castrol Edge 5w-30 from Repco for $35 while it is on sale. Good shit, better than mineral oils with a similar price (Honda FEO, Magnatec, Mobil S).

Get this to make ur car too fast too furious.
Just to make everyone clear: they are $35 each. max 3 pcs per customer. so total is $105 for 3