The_Teg_Man

I've got a Teg which I've been told by the Honda Main Dealer has had Fully Synthetic Oil put in it for the service. I understand that semi-synth is better for vtec engines. The oil apprently is 0W 30 Elf SXR Fully Synth.


Will topping it up with a different fully synth be ok until its next service ? Does it need to be 0W 30 also or will any fully synth be ok ?

I know nothing about engine oil and want to make sure I don't do anything thats going to affect the engine.

Cheers

beario

holy smokes mate..get that oil out of that engine...i have owned and reced vtec civics and tegs over the last 6 years,,,and that oil is way to thin for a 8,750 rpm reving teg and can only lead to bad problems..i have always uesd and sworn by valvoline racing semi synthetic oil 10-40 grade..SERIOUSLY do not listen to the dealer that is too thin by a long way..

Turbo_Steve

You should visit http://www.hondarevolutions.com/ and ask there. Plenty of knowledgeable folks residing there who have tried various different oil combos.

oilman

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Give me the full details and I'll get you the Manufacturers recommended specs and viscosity.

I need the following:

Model
Year
Engine size and type
Any mods
Type of driving

I will then tell you exactly what you should be using.

Cheers
Simon

The_Teg_Man

Thanks Simon!

Its as follows: -

Model - Honda Integra Type-R
Year - 1999
Engine Size and type - 1.8 litre VTEC engine
Any Mods - no totally standard
Type of driving - Fast but not mad, mainly motorway driving 70ish *cough* mph constant

oilman

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Checking, I'll get back to you.

Cheers
Simon