Is it supposed to drink this much oil?
01-12-2014, 05:46 PM
#21
Red is later spec it seems 
AND wish they would do 5L
AND wish they would do 5L
01-12-2014, 11:06 PM
#22
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Why is everyone saying use the TD version of the 5w40 Edge(black lid). I always order the one with the red top on, which to be fare, the back says it can be used in petrol or Diesel engines but at least it's not specifically designed for a Diesel engine(or at least that's what the text denotes on bottle). This next statement will sound like a load of BS but it's an optical thing with me... When I see a black lid I just think diesel and the keep away from my S.
This is what I use: http://www.opieoils....engine-oil.aspx
What most of you guys are using: http://www.opieoils....engine-oil.aspx
My guess is they are either much the same.
Sorry if this is slightly taking tread away from original direction!
To the OP. Your oil usage is excessive IMO
. Do you see any blue smoke from exhaust if someone gives it a rev in neutral? Or drive behind the vehicle or something to that effect..
This is what I use: http://www.opieoils....engine-oil.aspx
What most of you guys are using: http://www.opieoils....engine-oil.aspx
My guess is they are either much the same.
Sorry if this is slightly taking tread away from original direction!
To the OP. Your oil usage is excessive IMO
. Do you see any blue smoke from exhaust if someone gives it a rev in neutral? Or drive behind the vehicle or something to that effect..
01-12-2014, 11:39 PM
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What worries me as well is putting 2l of oil in when you are still above the low mark on the disptick. I may be wrong but I thought 1l low to high was right. You may be overfilling your car with oil.
01-12-2014, 11:40 PM
#24
For reference each "X" on the dipstick = 100ml so you can easily keep a record of what's being used and take the guess work out of the equation in the owners manual Honda recommend checking the oil level every time you fill up with fuel.
NEVER let it get off the end of the dipstick. Always fill it to the top "X" and keep it there.
+1 for edge TD.
NEVER let it get off the end of the dipstick. Always fill it to the top "X" and keep it there.
+1 for edge TD.
01-13-2014, 01:09 AM
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I've had 2 S2ks, put combined 30k on them using Castrol Edge TD 5W40 every time - no issues. In fact it seems to be a very highly regarded choice of oil!
It sounds excessive consumption wise to me, my 2001 would use oil but probably about half of what you are seeing (and it was 'well used').
Silly question, but you are checking the level on a 100% level surface, and letting it cool down for 15mins after driving? I've had panics before after seeing a reading below the Min to then realize I was on a slight incline which gave a low reading!
It sounds excessive consumption wise to me, my 2001 would use oil but probably about half of what you are seeing (and it was 'well used').
Silly question, but you are checking the level on a 100% level surface, and letting it cool down for 15mins after driving? I've had panics before after seeing a reading below the Min to then realize I was on a slight incline which gave a low reading!
