What engine oil for 3rd gen Honda Odyssey

[sschen]

Hi All

I have a 2004 3rd-gen odyssey that is due for its 70,000km service. I noticed in my last service with RAC, that they used Valvoline ProBlend 15W-40 for the service.

I am thinking of using better engine oil. On speaking to a few people, I have been suggested the following engine oil

Penrite HPR5 5W-40 $47 at Repco
Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 $28.xx at SuperCheapAutos
Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 at $38.xx at SuperCheapAutos

These are prices in Perth, WA.

A friend swears by the HPR5 and he actually prefers the 5W-40 of the HPR5 because of the warmer weather conditions in WA as opposed to 5W-30 of the Castrol Edge

The Castrol Edge is currently on specials at the moment, otherwise it costs about the same as the Penrite HPR5. I am a noob at this as this is my first "decent" car, I have previously always owned car that are older than 10 years old so I never really bothered about getting decent engine oils. My question is that is the Fully Synthetic Castrol Edge Sport a better engine oil to use in my odyssey than the Semi-Synthetic Penrite HPR5? This is especially when the Castrol is currently cheaper.

Also, apart from bringing the car back to Honda (I have a funny feeling they won't let me bring my own oil), does any member have any recommendations for a reliable service centre in WA that services Honda well?

Thanks in advance!

[shadou]

I've always used Magnatec on my parents engines and it's served them fine so far; it's a commuting vehicle so I don't see much point in having Sports oil in them; what do you do most? then buy appropriately, it is your money

[AusAccord]

i'm using Motul 8100 x-cess 5W-40 in my RB1 (3rd Gen Odyssey). feel throttle responses is better and engine runs smoother. people say its a waste (a bit pricey for Motul) as i change engine oil every 5,000km since day 1.

[evolution]

Like AusAccord, I'm using Motul 8100 as well, but I only change mine at the scheduled servicing. Butt-o-meter telles me the same as Aus, better response and smoother running.

I've been bringing my Ody to a friend in Jandakot for servicing as he's a really experienced mechanic and has done quite a few Hondas.

[sschen]

Like AusAccord, I'm using Motul 8100 as well, but I only change mine at the scheduled servicing. But-o-meter telles me the same as Aus, better response and smoother running.

I've been bringing my Ody to a friend in Jandakot for servicing as he's a really experienced mechanic and has done quite a few Hondas.

what is the name of his service centre?

[evolution]

Ben Tan Auto on Cooper Rd

[baboo]

another vote for Motul 8100. noticably smoother.

[AusAccord]

haha.... all RB1 owners are using the same one..... why we are separate apart????

[Atjo]

Motul FTW, i've been using motul for my euro as well. Better response and better engine sound especially if you have intake/exhaust.