Engine Oil for the S2000

[doosra]

I changed my oil less than 1500km ago using Castrol edge 5w30. Its now below the low level so just went in my lunch break to pick some more up. This is the third time I've used this grade of oil from Castrol, and on all occassions between 2-3000 km's, it falls down to low in my car. Anyone know if I should be using a different grade since mine has clocked 163000km's?

I'm the same, my car was serviced 2-3000kms ago as well and I checked today and it was sitting under low. Can anyone suggest a better longer lasting oil?

[greek_rambos2k]

i also found that castrol 5w30 burnt very fast in mine too.

[boodgy]

try using a thicker oil like 10w-40. ive been using Nulon for about 1k kms and still high on dipstick.

[dlai5552]

Just take it to Hanny's Performance. I think they use the Honda Oil for most cars. Works awesome!
However, I know another s2k who has been using 5w-30 and has had no problems with it going too low too quick :S

[KonnecXion]

Using Penrite 15w- 40 (extra 10 to 50). So far so good, I have high K's.

[zhong]

I better check my 5w30 then hey!

[stndrd]

Originally Posted by s2kjn
I changed my oil less than 1500km ago using Castrol edge 5w30. Its now below the low level so just went in my lunch break to pick some more up. This is the third time I've used this grade of oil from Castrol, and on all occassions between 2-3000 km's, it falls down to low in my car. Anyone know if I should be using a different grade since mine has clocked 163000km's?


i went to winton raceway on friday with my eg which has about the same amount of km's on it as your s2k and i tried out Nulon's 15w50 full synthetic oil, and having been using 10w60 edge sport for the last 15,000km, i felt the difference from first start up. the motor felt alot smoother, oil temps never got above average, holds pressure nicely and after 30 laps not a single bit was burnt off. i have started putting this oil into customers cars as well and they are all coming back with massive smiles on their faces. 5w-30 is definitely too thin for a motor that has clocked over 100,000km. try out the Nulon oil and let me know how you go with it

[greek_rambos2k]

does it matter how many kms are on your engine when picking an oil. my next service is coming up and that will be 130,000km on the clock

[dlai5552]

I think if the engine is well maintained, you could just stay standard oil that you have been using the whole time.
But if it wasnt as well maintained, something like 10W-40 would be good?

atm, I am using Castrol 5W-30, but I might change it up for this 100K service I got happening soon.
maybe go 10W as well?.. hmmm

[VeYzZii]

does it matter how many kms are on your engine when picking an oil. my next service is coming up and that will be 130,000km on the clock

Definantly matters man. The older the car gets you wanna put a bit thicker oil.. if i where you i would go with a 15W..

I think if the engine is well maintained, you could just stay standard oil that you have been using the whole time.
But if it wasnt as well maintained, something like 10W-40 would be good?

atm, I am using Castrol 5W-30, but I might change it up for this 100K service I got happening soon.
maybe go 10W as well?.. hmmm

Dammmnn 5W?? Risky for 100km on the clock imo..

[dlai5552]

I've been using 5W-30 in my DC5R which has 138,000kms. it works fine :S
so yeah lol.
but I do consider changing.

[greek_rambos2k]

well i was running castrol 5w30 when i first got it. ran really well but burnt oil fast. now on honda oil. i found that on the 5w30 i got better fuel economy. dunno why my driving style hasnt changed. done 4000km on the honda oil now and it says its still full