The myth of synthitic oil...
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Unfortunately I cannot remember the source, but I recall reading/hearing that in cars with VTEC, the heavier weight oils interfere with the pin that locks the lobes to the "high lift" cam. Obviously it does not stop it completely, but it may be an issue.
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Originally posted by Ldogdotcom:
Okay, I am a car guy, and I fully understand motor oil, perhaps even more in depth than the majority of people do. So this is my question, hopefully people can lend a little insight.
It says to run 10W-30 in the S2000, right? So, common sense would tell us that 5W-30 would give us better cold weather-startup protection, due to its flow characteristics at low temps, while retaining the same protection at the upper level of the temperature/operating range.
Here's the loop, why not use 15W-50, especially if it's in a warmer climate, like here in Florida? If you look at the temperature range, you still have good flow with a 15W-50 motor oil, even at zero degrees! And added protection as the car revs higher and the climate is hotter!
Check out the stats on Mobil 1's website.
http://www.mobil.com/mobil1_racing/about/p...w_50/index.html
So, I think that the S2000 would classify as a vehicle that would benefit from this oil. After all, there is no real difference between 10W-30 oils (as much as people would like to argue that there is) synthetic or petroleum. But the added protection from a higher viscosity might warrant a higher API rating, unless you live in sub-zero climates.
Don't get me wrong, I believe the hype, and I use only Mobil 1 in my car. However, my sister worked at Exxon- engineering and selling engine lubricants, and gave me the "in" on motor oils. She's convinced that for "every day people's applications" synthetic is a moot point, yet people (including me) continue to buy it. And, don't even get her started on the "changing your oil and filter every 3000 miles" hype.
So, besides the tangent, I was wondering what people were wondering about the 15W-50 question. After all, oil change time is coming up...
Okay, I am a car guy, and I fully understand motor oil, perhaps even more in depth than the majority of people do. So this is my question, hopefully people can lend a little insight.
It says to run 10W-30 in the S2000, right? So, common sense would tell us that 5W-30 would give us better cold weather-startup protection, due to its flow characteristics at low temps, while retaining the same protection at the upper level of the temperature/operating range.
Here's the loop, why not use 15W-50, especially if it's in a warmer climate, like here in Florida? If you look at the temperature range, you still have good flow with a 15W-50 motor oil, even at zero degrees! And added protection as the car revs higher and the climate is hotter!
Check out the stats on Mobil 1's website.
http://www.mobil.com/mobil1_racing/about/p...w_50/index.html
So, I think that the S2000 would classify as a vehicle that would benefit from this oil. After all, there is no real difference between 10W-30 oils (as much as people would like to argue that there is) synthetic or petroleum. But the added protection from a higher viscosity might warrant a higher API rating, unless you live in sub-zero climates.
Don't get me wrong, I believe the hype, and I use only Mobil 1 in my car. However, my sister worked at Exxon- engineering and selling engine lubricants, and gave me the "in" on motor oils. She's convinced that for "every day people's applications" synthetic is a moot point, yet people (including me) continue to buy it. And, don't even get her started on the "changing your oil and filter every 3000 miles" hype.
So, besides the tangent, I was wondering what people were wondering about the 15W-50 question. After all, oil change time is coming up...
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We had a huge discussion about this on my VW forums... Basically, the heavier weight oils are just formulated for marketing reasons to people that believe they protect better. A Mobil Engineer admitted that their best product was the 5W-30 oil, and that the others are merely for marketing reasons. I say keep it simple and use 5-30.
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Originally posted by gdowsett-uk:
Whene I asked about synthetic oil in the S2k over here I was told Honda don't recommend them in any of their car's !
Whene I asked about synthetic oil in the S2k over here I was told Honda don't recommend them in any of their car's !