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DJ_Sunrise · 03-21-2008, 04:41 PM

I've used royal purple for about 70k miles through my s13 and s14, ka and sr respectively. Love it.. I felt a power difference switching to this oil. Recently I switched to 10w40. Bought a case cheap, sooo..

-Bart

**Phlip** · 03-21-2008, 08:43 PM

Mobil 1 Synth 10w30...
Works for me and, as has been said, the differences aren't so huge as to pick nits, do what works for you.

Matej · 03-21-2008, 08:46 PM

Mobil 1 High Mileage synthetic 10W30 is what I use.

JRas · 03-21-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

Mobil 1 High Mileage synthetic 10W30 is what I use.

more important question does this high mileage stuff actually work better for high mileage engines?

I heard it was bs

Matej · 03-21-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRas

more important question does this high mileage stuff actually work better for high mileage engines?

No idea, but it'd be nice if it did.

slider2828 · 03-21-2008, 08:47 PM

Long Story short, on bearing compression, royal purple was the best...

cc4usmc · 03-21-2008, 09:35 PM

Royal Purple... 10 double u 30

JDMClifford · 03-21-2008, 09:59 PM

* Important Notice * 3. Fluid Capacity Is A Reference Guide Only.
Check Fluid Level, Do Not Overfill.
Filter Capacity Not Included Unless
Eng Oil Cap Ltrs 5. 3.50..........
* Important Notice * 6.
Oil Viscosity Is A Reference Guide Only

Recomended Viscosity 7.
5w-30.........10w-30........above 0 Deg F
5w-30......... All Temperatures

Anto · 03-22-2008, 03:03 AM

The only way to know exactly what is going on in your engine with the oil you use is to send in a sample in to be analyzed. Blackstone labs is a good place to start.

If you're serious about the fluids in your car, join bobistheoilguy and start reading!

burnsauto · 03-22-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anto

The only way to know exactly what is going on in your engine with the oil you use is to send in a sample in to be analyzed. Blackstone labs is a good place to start.

If you're serious about the fluids in your car, join bobistheoilguy and start reading!

sorry, I'll never trust "Bob". I still say that lucas thing he did is a load of B.S. ...But that's a whoooole different thread.

MrChow · 03-23-2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnsauto

sorry, I'll never trust "Bob". I still say that lucas thing he did is a load of B.S. ...But that's a whoooole different thread.

Not trying to jack this thread but... I used lucas in my friend's S2k w/160k miles on it and it basically did that the test did. After the first 50 miles and the car going through stop and go stuff it starting wanting to died out when it was at a idle. When I check and looked at his oil it was bubbling! Changed out the oil and everything was fine after.

My other friend loves lucas and never had a problem with it. But both the car he used it is at +200k miles on them. One was a Integra B18 LS and the other was S13 KA and he ran the shit out of them.

My believe is if your motor is clean and running fine don't use lucas. If your motor is having some lil problems with it run it but if it starts acting weird change it right out.

Mods: I'll start a new thread if this goes on. Sorry.

illxs14 · 03-23-2008, 01:38 PM

Mobil 1 10w30 is what im using

johngriff · 03-23-2008, 01:43 PM

I really don't like mobil 1, from my own experience. Since I read that article I have been using durablend with great results all the time.

Vinny · 03-23-2008, 02:18 PM

I recently went to autozone
bought a box of 6qt castrol high mileage 10w30 and the guy rang it up as only 1qt

Of course I didn't say anything and I got 6qts for $4.19!

thatdrifterguy · 03-27-2008, 12:43 AM

what if i use just straight up 40??

Chaws15 · 04-06-2008, 11:32 PM

So I got to change over to synthetic today; it was about time to change the oil anyway. My friend and I did it a little more thoroughly than how it usually goes though. The steps chosen are as follows:

1. Drain the dirty oil.
2. Replace the drain bolt and refill with Castrol Syntec Blend 10W-30. (I had this stuff sitting in the trunk of my car for a while.)
3. Run the car with the new blend oil until ideal temperature.
4. Drain the oil again.
5. Replace the oil filter. (I used a Wix filter, if anyone was wondering.)
6. Refill with Amsoil XL 10W-30 full synthetic oil.
7. Put the oil cap back on, run the car until oil temperature is ideal, then check the level of oil via dipstick.

Through both the oil steps, we used exactly 4 quarts for each refill. That seems to do the trick.

I've heard good things about Amsoil, so I'm giving it a whirl.

projekt_s13 · 04-07-2008, 12:00 AM

Switching to synthetic is as easy as draining old conventional oil, replace filter and pour synthetic in.

Go here to read more about synthetic oil myths.

http://www.oilsandlube.com/myths.htm

I have also heard great things about AMSOIL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaws15

So I got to change over to synthetic today; it was about time to change the oil anyway. My friend and I did it a little more thoroughly than how it usually goes though. The steps chosen are as follows:

1. Drain the dirty oil.
2. Replace the drain bolt and refill with Castrol Syntec Blend 10W-30. (I had this stuff sitting in the trunk of my car for a while.)
3. Run the car with the new blend oil until ideal temperature.
4. Drain the oil again.
5. Replace the oil filter. (I used a Wix filter, if anyone was wondering.)
6. Refill with Amsoil XL 10W-30 full synthetic oil.
7. Put the oil cap back on, run the car until oil temperature is ideal, then check the level of oil via dipstick.

Through both the oil steps, we used exactly 4 quarts for each refill. That seems to do the trick.

I've heard good things about Amsoil, so I'm giving it a whirl.

Chaws15 · 04-07-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projekt_s13

Switching to synthetic is as easy as draining old conventional oil, replace filter and pour synthetic in.

Go here to read more about synthetic oil myths.

http://www.oilsandlube.com/myths.htm

I have also heard great things about AMSOIL

Yeah I just thought going synthetic progressively was a good idea. If the rumors are true, then I would think running blend first and then full synthetic would be a more logical route. And plus, I had the blends sitting in the back rotting lol

an_orange_s2k · 04-06-2008, 11:41 PM

mobil1 5w-30

babowc · 04-07-2008, 12:02 AM

I use castrol syntec..
well, USED to use it.

Runs fine.. no problems..

I don't know what to use on the S2000.. probably also castrol syntec with honda oem filters..

btw.. dont be surprised if you spring leaks after switching to synthetic on a 180k motor.

03-21-2008, 08:43 PM	#2
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Mobil 1 Synth 10w30... Works for me and, as has been said, the differences aren't so huge as to pick nits, do what works for you. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

03-21-2008, 08:47 PM	#6
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 6,040 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Long Story short, on bearing compression, royal purple was the best... __________________ Turn and Burn!

03-21-2008, 09:59 PM	#8
JDMClifford Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	* Important Notice * 3. Fluid Capacity Is A Reference Guide Only. Check Fluid Level, Do Not Overfill. Filter Capacity Not Included Unless Eng Oil Cap Ltrs 5. 3.50.......... * Important Notice * 6. Oil Viscosity Is A Reference Guide Only Recomended Viscosity 7. 5w-30.........10w-30........above 0 Deg F 5w-30......... All Temperatures __________________ Parking lot pimping

03-23-2008, 01:38 PM	#12
illxs14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 562 Age: 37 Posts: 486 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Mobil 1 10w30 is what im using __________________

03-23-2008, 01:43 PM	#13
johngriff Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,103 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: johngriff Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I really don't like mobil 1, from my own experience. Since I read that article I have been using durablend with great results all the time. __________________ [email protected]

03-21-2008, 04:41 PM	#1
DJ_Sunrise Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ Age: 38 Posts: 1,134 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've used royal purple for about 70k miles through my s13 and s14, ka and sr respectively. Love it.. I felt a power difference switching to this oil. Recently I switched to 10w40. Bought a case cheap, sooo.. -Bart

03-21-2008, 08:46 PM	#3
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Mobil 1 High Mileage synthetic 10W30 is what I use.

03-22-2008, 03:03 AM	#9
Anto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 862 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	The only way to know exactly what is going on in your engine with the oil you use is to send in a sample in to be analyzed. Blackstone labs is a good place to start. If you're serious about the fluids in your car, join bobistheoilguy and start reading!

03-23-2008, 02:18 PM	#14
Vinny Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 610 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I recently went to autozone bought a box of 6qt castrol high mileage 10w30 and the guy rang it up as only 1qt Of course I didn't say anything and I got 6qts for $4.19! __________________ Kolab Agency \| Limitless Society

03-27-2008, 12:43 AM	#15
thatdrifterguy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: guam/okinawa Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what if i use just straight up 40??

04-06-2008, 11:32 PM	#16
Chaws15 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: juh-ee-zee Age: 37 Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just switched to full synthetic! So I got to change over to synthetic today; it was about time to change the oil anyway. My friend and I did it a little more thoroughly than how it usually goes though. The steps chosen are as follows: 1. Drain the dirty oil. 2. Replace the drain bolt and refill with Castrol Syntec Blend 10W-30. (I had this stuff sitting in the trunk of my car for a while.) 3. Run the car with the new blend oil until ideal temperature. 4. Drain the oil again. 5. Replace the oil filter. (I used a Wix filter, if anyone was wondering.) 6. Refill with Amsoil XL 10W-30 full synthetic oil. 7. Put the oil cap back on, run the car until oil temperature is ideal, then check the level of oil via dipstick. Through both the oil steps, we used exactly 4 quarts for each refill. That seems to do the trick. I've heard good things about Amsoil, so I'm giving it a whirl.

04-06-2008, 11:41 PM	#19
an_orange_s2k Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF Bay Area - Mile High Denver Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	mobil1 5w-30

04-07-2008, 12:02 AM	#20
babowc Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: G.NET Posts: 2,659 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I use castrol syntec.. well, USED to use it. Runs fine.. no problems.. I don't know what to use on the S2000.. probably also castrol syntec with honda oem filters.. btw.. dont be surprised if you spring leaks after switching to synthetic on a 180k motor. __________________ My iTrader rating!