Oil advice and recommendations here!

[oilman]

As the title says, please feel free to ask about any oil matters here, we'd be happy to help you.

Cheers
Guy

[Senninha]

As per your invite, can you offer advise on Brake Fluid for fast road use please?

I have a 98 3.2 manual NSX.

regards

[oilman]

As per your invite, can you offer advise on Brake Fluid for fast road use please?

I have a 98 3.2 manual NSX.

regards

If you want one that performs well but needs changing every year the Motul RBF 600 (racing brake fluid) is a good one. If you want a long life one than Motul 5.1 will last longer but does not have as high boiling point.

You'll find details of both here http://www.opieoils.co.uk

Cheers
Simon

[josewick]

very basic one then.. what engine oil do you recommand? 1999 3.0

also I have heard good views on ZX1 lube as an oil additive... what is your expert view on that??

thanks

Joe

[oilman]

5w-40 full synthetic for all year round use, brand wise the best are the ester based synthetics of Silkolene and Motul.

Dont bother with any additives they just mess with the oil and based on 1950's technology, if these things were any good the main players such as castrol and mobil would have the market cornered.

Cheers

Simon.

[Papalazarou]

I agree that modern good quality oils don't "need" additives if changes regularly,
but it's a bit of a sweeping statement to say that they're all based on 1950's technology and to imply they are of no benefit.

Many of the current additives are designed to compliment new oils, especially in light of longer drain oil periods and more efficient high power engines.
If it were otherwise, it would make me wonder why some of the top oil companies produce their own range of additives?!


Cheers,

James.

[oilman]

We havent tested one yet that has been any good whatso ever, or based on anything more recent then 1950's technology. Fuel system treatments have their uses, as do friction modifiers for limited slip diffs when the correct oil cannot be sourced.

All the additives do that "compliment" longer drain intervals is prop the oil up with more vi improver, thus just really making the oil thicker... giving the impression it is lasting longer as it is appears not to be shearing down or thinning, when the best solution is just to change the oil and keep to a quality one.

Cheers

Simon.

[mutley]

HI,

Looking for what oil to put into my gearbox, NSX 1992 3.0 manual.
I think I saw in a manual something like 10W 40. Is that correct? is that normal engine oil of that grade or is it specific to the gearbox?

Cheers
Jim

[oilman]

We would recomend 5w-40 full synthetic for all year round use.

The gearbox takes an MTF, it does work out at a 10w-40 grade but engine oil for gearbox is not the best choice. A quality MTF such as the Amsoil MTF is ideal.

Cheers

Guy.

[Papalazarou]

We havent tested one yet that has been any good whatso ever, or based on anything more recent then 1950's technology. Fuel system treatments have their uses, as do friction modifiers for limited slip diffs when the correct oil cannot be sourced.

All the additives do that "compliment" longer drain intervals is prop the oil up with more vi improver, thus just really making the oil thicker... giving the impression it is lasting longer as it is appears not to be shearing down or thinning, when the best solution is just to change the oil and keep to a quality one.

Cheers

Simon.

I appreciate that you may not have tested an additive that is any good, but I still feel it's a little simplistic to catagorically state that additives only serve to 'prop up' modern oils, although I do agree that regular oil changes are a must. This, as you probably know is because modern oils cannot last the 15-18K miles many service schedules now demand.

It may also interest you to know that some of the oil companies, i.e; Castrol actually make there own petrochemical additives for sale on the UK market. furthermore, many of the car manufacturers approve additives as part of their service programs or because they at some point have experienced problems with fuels, extended oil drain periods or external problems.

With regard to differentials and gearboxes; modern oils appear in many cases to offer limited protection resulting in bad shifting and wear. the better additive companies produce anti-wear products to counters these shortfalls whilst improving vscosity characteristics.

The purpose of this post was not to court controversy, but to point out that although 'some' additive companies are stuck in the 50's, there are a few out there who work very hard with car manufacturers to create products that make a difference.

Cheers,

James.

[Senninha]

The debate about additives leads me to ask .... Is there an additive to reduce/stop the deteriation of unleaded fuel for a vehicle not in use for long periods? I'm sure I read there was/is such a product but dont know if its any good or works. Would be looking to put some in the VFR which will be stored for the next few months.

Cheers

[Papalazarou]

The debate about additives leads me to ask .... Is there an additive to reduce/stop the deteriation of unleaded fuel for a vehicle not in use for long periods? I'm sure I read there was/is such a product but dont know if its any good or works. Would be looking to put some in the VFR which will be stored for the next few months.

Cheers

Yes there is. I don't advertise on this site because I wanted to separate work from play, but at the same time I'm happy to supply the odd product if it's in demand.

I'm a distributor for Wynn's Porfessional and we supply large quantities of a product called 'Fuel Stabilizer' for many different applications including; motorcycles, marine, classic cars (NSX?), stationary engines etc....

Anyway here's the link; if you want a bottle, PM me and I'll send you one :)

http://mrwynns.com/diesel_fuel.htm


Cheers,

James.

[kevinpsw]

I just had my car serviced at a Honda main dealer - NSX approved - and I was charged £50 + VAT for a change of engine oil (labour, filter etc was extra). This seemed a bit expensive to me and was much higher than the car's previous owner had paid at another Honda dealer. Is this what I should have expected to pay?

[Lankstarr]

If a good quality oil was used (eg Castrol Magnatec(x?)) then I think this was about right. You can always get about 10% off the price of your service if you ask for it - I got mine for £170 at NortonWay.

L*

[Steveycaz]

I just had my car serviced at a Honda main dealer - NSX approved - and I was charged £50 + VAT for a change of engine oil (labour, filter etc was extra). This seemed a bit expensive to me and was much higher than the car's previous owner had paid at another Honda dealer. Is this what I should have expected to pay?

I had the same price for a change of oil to fully synthetic. This was at Chiswick Honda. To be fair they asked me first if I wanted fully synthetic or a blend.

[indi pearl]

Back to the additives discussion.I have used Molyslip as a wear/friction reducer in all my high performance cars ( Lancia Volumex, two Isuzu Piazza Lotus Turbo's).I still have one of the Isuzu's that has 108,000 on the clock,has never suffered any mechanical failure and is used daily and runs "as new".I have no scientific proof that the Molyslip is responsible for maintaining the engine in such great condition but for £7 at each oil change I consider it worthwhile.Of course the difficult decision is whether to extend treatment to the NSX.I know many owners have recorded huge mileages presumably without the need for any additives so the claims (never tested by myself thank goodness) of protection in the advent of catastrophic oil or coolent loss would be my ptime motive for use.Still undecided!!!

[oilman]

Just to let you know this thread, is still live should anyone have any questions.

Cheers

Guy.

[UltraViolet]

I just had my car serviced at a Honda main dealer
Mine is in at the moment - but I supplied the oil - or rather Oilman did! ;)

Placed the order lunchtime, arrived next day. Good price, great service. I'll be ordering again.