I've been using Redline ever since 3000 miles, I can't say I feel anything different in performance, but I do get less odor when rev the car hard.
I switch to Mobil 0-30w after the dealer put in some junk oil and I am ready to go back Redline 5-30w....unless someone can tell me which one is better or if there are other good oils out there.

I would also change the transmission oil, I've been told to go with Motul. But I am confused of which type of Motul oil to use. If I am not mistaken, the brake and transmission both use the same oil, right? If anyone uses Motul oil, please recommend me which type I should use, or if there is any alternatives as I will go tune-up my car this coming weekend.

 

well i personally use mobil 1 5w30 no special reason though. Im pretty sure a lot of other board members use it too. Motul makes motor oil and brake fluid, im not quite sure about tranny fluid though. They might use the 5w30 motor oil though in the transmission.

 

i always go with mobil 1 5w 30

 

Don't put engine oil in your transmission. It's OK for emergency use, but not for long term. A lot of Honda models use engine oil as tranny oil, but not the ITR...

 

what does the R use in the tranny den?

 

honda mtf plus

 

Do most R owners only use a special synthetic oil, or do most of you use special other fluids too (tranny, etc..)

Jon

 

i use AGIP 10w60 full synthetic. got the idea from a italian scca racer.

 

Well........

I use Redline 5W-30 in my engine

I use honda MTF in my tranny

And astroglide on my woman

 

We have two R's, and have always used Mobil 1 10W-30. I know some may contest it, but I believe 5W-30 is too thin. I've seen posts where 5W-30 users have complained about burning oil, and I've never had that problem myself. As a matter of fact, I honestly don't recall hearing of any R with 10W-30 Mobil 1 burning any. I generally change the oil every 3-3,500 and every time I do it's as "golden" as when I put it in. Needless to say, I'm very satisfied and can't see myself changing anytime soon Correct me if I'm wrong guys as I'm definitely no expert.

 

SO you use 10w-30 and you burn none? I run 5W-30 and I go through a damn Quart and a half in 3000 miles.

 

5W30 like it says in the manual, either Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Synthetic.

Nothing wrong with Redline except the price...



[Modified by nsxtasy, 5:13 AM 7/12/2001]

 

shouldn't they theoretically have the same viscosity once the car heats up? (the "30"). maybe the 5w burns more when engine is cold... i don't have an R but i use Mobil 1 5w30 in a 99 Si that sees 9000 rpm occasionally (not stock obviously) and i do not burn any oil. it's usually the "golden" color after 3k miles, except that one time i took it to gingerman- it was black!!!

 

That's correct.

 

That's a good point as I believe the viscosity is basically the same once the engine is hot. However, I do believe the 10W-30 protects the engine more during warm-up/start-up periods. Perhaps that is when 5W users burn it. Anyone able to clarify?

 

Nanananana I get mine for free

 

Seems like the rest of us drive like that most of the time.

 

I noticed after my first track event.... that the 5W-30 was consumed a bit more than the 10W-30 I used at my second track event.

I will continue to use 10W-30 due to my personal experience.

Willis

 

Ehhh Willard!
Finally got rid of that last avatar.

I'll see how the 10-30 Mobile 1 works out, but I'd like to get the 5-30 in for the
dyno session (just in case I REALLY need those last 2 hp).

 

I've been wanting to switch to something like a 10w40 for more engine protection but have been kinda wishy-washy on it since i can't come up with a good rational to switch or not to switch.

Since the viscosity is less with the 5w at startup, i would think that it flows better when cold and can distribute quicker throughout engine. but i would think you'd want something thicker for more protection, especially when cold (since the engine is pretty much drained of oil). so which is better, thicker oil that protects but doesn't "spread" so easily or one that "spreads" better but doesn't protect as well? can't have both i guess.

 

I use Amsoil 0w30 and haven't experienced any problems. I've been to 2 weekend track events and was pleased. Anyone have any problems with running 0w30's?

Thanks,
Victor Perri II

 

Where are you guys getting Redline 5-30? The local shop and summit racing only carry Redline 10-40, and they told me they don't make 5-30.

 

I use Motul 300v 15w-50 (motorcycle guys love this oil and weight), I track my car often.

In the summer the "15w" doesn't mean much, and remeber 50 does not relate to weight rather the ability not to shear at high temp and also it's flow rate and consistency at that 'High' temp.

Transmisson oil = Always Honda MTF

Brake = Motul 600

 

I hate to say it, but this is definitely one topic I am tired of seeing over and over again...

 

Synergyn LTS 3W-30 by Dyson oils. Awesome compaired to Mobile 1, with the synergyn I lose about half a quart every 2500-3000 miles depending on how much I race the R.