Synthetic Oil for Euro

[andyn]

ahk ty ty guys =D

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about 2 weeks ago i went to the dealer to buy an oil filter. I saw they stocked full synthetic oil i think its 5-35.

Instantly i found it amazing im not sure what the difference is but it just felt more responsive.

The cost was 75 for oil filter and 5l of the oil however did get trade discount. Should give it a shot.

Honda dealers just use semi-synthetic

[Fredoops]

about 2 weeks ago i went to the dealer to buy an oil filter. I saw they stocked full synthetic oil i think its 5-35.

Instantly i found it amazing im not sure what the difference is but it just felt more responsive.

The cost was 75 for oil filter and 5l of the oil however did get trade discount. Should give it a shot.

Honda dealers just use semi-synthetic

You've brought "Honda feo ultra", it's made by caltex, it's discussed in detail in the news sub forum. The general consensus is that it's not cheap for what you get. Having said that, considering the crap most Honda dealers use, any full syn oil will feel amazing in comparison.

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From what i got out of just reading (cheers for pointing me in the right direction) is that it is manufactured by caltex with hondas specs. Also after reading another thread on it the general view is if you pik it up cheap for about 55 its worth it which is what i picked it up for.

And im happy with it so ill be buying it again but wont be buying the stupid oil filter from there 15 for an oil filter can go stick it

[Fredoops]

**MY SIX MONTH UPDATE/Mini review***




Been running Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil and Mobil 1 EP filter for a full 6 month now.

Car still runs like charm, got a bit worried a month or so ago saying the oil is a bit dark, but since it's still thin and when car warmed up it's gone light in colour again, I'm not worried anymore.

Been reading online about the Mobil 1 EP. The oil AND filter is good for up to 15000 Miles / 24000 KM's. However since the car hasn't been used very much recently (only done 4000 km since service in January). I've decided to not do a 6 monthly oil change. And leave the oil change to Late this year/Early next year, or a full 10000km-ish.

I know I can probably push 15000km on this oil from what I've read on other forums. But since this is the first full syn oil change for the car's I'd expect a lot of detox'in going on in the engine with the addictive in the M1 EP... Cleaning out the crap the Honda dealers' been using for the last 7 odd years. I'll do a full oil/filter change at 10000KM and flush everything clean. I'll do a oil analysis When I do the oil change.


Next Oil to try: US-Spec Mobil 1 0w-40 ... full 10k drain interval


PS: I've noticed something lately. I've checked out Castrol website and their Castrol Edge Sport advertisements/marketing materials. There's no mention of any addictive packages apart from "Low-Chlorine"... In that case... aren't we just buying a bottle of plain Group 3 hydro-cracked base oil? At 50 odd dollars a bottle.... Ain't that some food for thought.

[Irving]

I had a Nissan 200SX (turbo) for 13 years from new. After warranty, the oil and filter was changed once a year with Mobil 1 5W-30.
I phoned up Mobil and spoke to one of their engineers at the time, who confirmed that I would be throwing money away if I changed the oil more frequently (unless the car war subjected to heavy usage etc).

My Nissan never missed a beat. No oil leaks, no visible oil consumption, no top ups required, no ill effects what so ever!!!
The engine was like new after 150K I also used fully Synthetic oil in the Gearbox and Diff.

Now I am using Mobil 1 5W-30 ESP and change the oil and filter once a year on the Euro. There is a definite improvement in performance (feels smoother and quieter) over the Honda/Castrol Edge the dealer used to put in.

[EuroZed]

topone put this in my car and i love the car since, felt so much more responsiveness little more sound from exhuast and power increase
http://www.valvoline.com.au/pdf/Dura...tor%20Oils.pdf
(10-40 as per honda spec)

[s-ichigo]

facelift CU2s use 0W20 and most new hondas do aswell, it's probably one of the changes honda made to get better mileages

[Fredoops]

Nah the USA had been using 0w20 for ages, it'll probably increase engine wear tho.

[TMW]

Where can i buy Motul 8100 oil?
Does anyone the distributor for Motul oil in Sydney area?
Thanks.

[Fredoops]

http://www.europeanautotech.com.au/p...tul-engine-oil

It's like $120 for 5Ltr... Ouch, but it is group V base oil.

In the same price range you can also look at Redline and Amoil.

But if you do 10000km drain interval and don't race often... I can't see how the cost can be justified... Since it cost twice as much as mobil 1.

[Fredoops]

*UPDATE*

Just replaced the Oil in my euro again, I did a flush this time using Wynn's Engine flush.

Mobil 1 EP 0w-30 is now out.

Mobil 1 0w-40 European formula is in.

the oil that got flushed out is like.... black, pitch black. just as I figured, the full-syn oil and the flushing fluid cleared everything out. Detox yo!


Anyway, about the 0w-40.
- idles slightly smoother, quieter
- it's hard to tell the oil level because the thing is so clear
- it not as responsive as the Mobil 1 EP 5w-30, but still beats any dino out there.
- car warms up slightly quicker
- engine temp reduced slightly

Having said that, it could all be because of all the gunk had been cleaned out.