The OIL JOURNALS!
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The OIL JOURNALS!
The below information has been complied by Road Rage and xviper, it has been revamped and reposted to protect the innocent.
All fluids in general. discussion of engine, brake, clutch, diff, tranny, etc, fluids:
Quick Reference Guide<- Helpful for simple questions: More in depth info located below.
Differential Oil:
IMPORTANT WARNING ABOUT HONDA SUPPLIED DIFF FLUID!
Even after years of this info being out there, some folks are still getting gooned with regards to Honda supplying the WRONG DIFF FLUID! This is important enough that I thought it worthy to put up here. Take a look at these and BE CAREFUL! .....
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=115704
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=199536
"UOA of LE607 after 8,000 miles" NOTE: LE 607 has been replaced by LE1605
Using LE1605 in "Cold" Weather
"The truth about 90w diff oil":
"Amsoil Series 2000 75-90 Gear Oil":
"Part 1 - Differential lube test by way of diff temperature":
"Schaeffer's 90w Gear Lube":
"Anyone yet tried Redline HD Shockproof fluid in rear diff?":
"There IS an OEM differential fluid!":
"The Rr Journals: Almasol Revealed!":
"Diff failures when using LE? Report them here":
Engine oils:
"Oil Viscosity breakdown"
"Need to change my oil. Got a question":
"Comparison oil tests of 10w30 for S2000":
"Changing from Synthetic oil to Regular":
> technical information regarding synoil back to min
"Adding oil during break-in? Just use 10w-30?":
"MaxLife - a sleeper oil, and a decent additive":
"What happens if you accidently mix in engine oil with different viscosity?":
"Delvac 1 5w40":
"LE 8130 oil analyses":
"Can I mix synoil with another synoil?":
"Mobil 1 R (Racing) has been released":
"Good article on impact and hypocrisy of oil company change intervals":
"5w40 engine oil rec....for hot weather, race conditions, etc.":
"SM API-spec is coming soon.":
"MaxLife Synthetic 10w30: New Product":
"Blackstone Labs Summary Analysis: Mobil 1":
"New Motorcraft 10w30...outstanding minoil":
"Can you change your engine oil TOO much?":
"New Havoline formulations:"
Transmission oils:
MTL-P
"Track review of GM Synchromesh FRICTION MODIFIED":
"what is the best transmission fluid for a s2k":
"Just switched to Penzoil Syncromesh in tranny...":
"Neo, GM syncromesh, Redline...":
"I have found the Honda MTF specification...Nedd Aussie/Brit Help!":
"AC Delco Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid (Friction Modified)":
"The RR Journals: Dissecting GM Syncromesh FM":
Oil filters:
"3 oil filters compared":
Honda OEM Oil Filter Summary
Oil FILTERS - dissected
Additives:
"MaxLife - a sleeper oil, and a decent additive":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=189870
"VOA of MaxLife Engine protector":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=194334
"Made the switch to synthetic today":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=192733
Virgin oil analyses:
"OE oil fill analysis....Accord V6":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=193726
"VOA's of Red Line MT-90 and MTL":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=195010
"Mobil 1 R (Racing) has been released":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=187357
Used oil analyses:
"VOA/UOA of Honda MTF":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=194999
"Differential Fluid comparison and analysis - old vs new, Mobil 1 vs Redline.":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=141409
"Oil analysis (crankcase) from S/C'd car.":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=144873
How to check engine oil:
"Oil checking questions..."
Miscellaneous:
Discussions about Ethanol:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=392140
"What's in those fuel injector cleaners? Are they safe?":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...jector+cleaners
"Road Rage - Fluid Change Schedules"
All fluids in general. discussion of engine, brake, clutch, diff, tranny, etc, fluids:
Quick Reference Guide<- Helpful for simple questions: More in depth info located below.
Differential Oil:
IMPORTANT WARNING ABOUT HONDA SUPPLIED DIFF FLUID!
Even after years of this info being out there, some folks are still getting gooned with regards to Honda supplying the WRONG DIFF FLUID! This is important enough that I thought it worthy to put up here. Take a look at these and BE CAREFUL! .....
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=115704
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=199536
"UOA of LE607 after 8,000 miles" NOTE: LE 607 has been replaced by LE1605
Using LE1605 in "Cold" Weather
"The truth about 90w diff oil":
"Amsoil Series 2000 75-90 Gear Oil":
"Part 1 - Differential lube test by way of diff temperature":
"Schaeffer's 90w Gear Lube":
"Anyone yet tried Redline HD Shockproof fluid in rear diff?":
"There IS an OEM differential fluid!":
"The Rr Journals: Almasol Revealed!":
"Diff failures when using LE? Report them here":
Engine oils:
"Oil Viscosity breakdown"
"Need to change my oil. Got a question":
"Comparison oil tests of 10w30 for S2000":
"Changing from Synthetic oil to Regular":
> technical information regarding synoil back to min
"Adding oil during break-in? Just use 10w-30?":
"MaxLife - a sleeper oil, and a decent additive":
"What happens if you accidently mix in engine oil with different viscosity?":
"Delvac 1 5w40":
"LE 8130 oil analyses":
"Can I mix synoil with another synoil?":
"Mobil 1 R (Racing) has been released":
"Good article on impact and hypocrisy of oil company change intervals":
"5w40 engine oil rec....for hot weather, race conditions, etc.":
"SM API-spec is coming soon.":
"MaxLife Synthetic 10w30: New Product":
"Blackstone Labs Summary Analysis: Mobil 1":
"New Motorcraft 10w30...outstanding minoil":
"Can you change your engine oil TOO much?":
"New Havoline formulations:"
Transmission oils:
MTL-P
"Track review of GM Synchromesh FRICTION MODIFIED":
"what is the best transmission fluid for a s2k":
"Just switched to Penzoil Syncromesh in tranny...":
"Neo, GM syncromesh, Redline...":
"I have found the Honda MTF specification...Nedd Aussie/Brit Help!":
"AC Delco Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid (Friction Modified)":
"The RR Journals: Dissecting GM Syncromesh FM":
Oil filters:
"3 oil filters compared":
Honda OEM Oil Filter Summary
Oil FILTERS - dissected
Additives:
"MaxLife - a sleeper oil, and a decent additive":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=189870
"VOA of MaxLife Engine protector":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=194334
"Made the switch to synthetic today":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=192733
Virgin oil analyses:
"OE oil fill analysis....Accord V6":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=193726
"VOA's of Red Line MT-90 and MTL":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=195010
"Mobil 1 R (Racing) has been released":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=187357
Used oil analyses:
"VOA/UOA of Honda MTF":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=194999
"Differential Fluid comparison and analysis - old vs new, Mobil 1 vs Redline.":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=141409
"Oil analysis (crankcase) from S/C'd car.":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=144873
How to check engine oil:
"Oil checking questions..."
Miscellaneous:
Discussions about Ethanol:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=392140
"What's in those fuel injector cleaners? Are they safe?":
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...jector+cleaners
"Road Rage - Fluid Change Schedules"
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