Castrol q&a thread., post your castrol questions here.!

**AdReNaLiN** · 17th November 2009, 08:13 AM

Hi,

I was wondering if you (castrol representative) could recommend an oil for breaking in a brand new engine? Are there any reasons why I would go for a specific grade of oil for this process?

The engine is a 10:1 compression 2.3 litre turbo.

Thanks.

WEAPON-R · 17th November 2009, 04:42 PM

I recommend a cheap thick oil!

Or if you want Castrol go something like GTX2, change it at 800km.

Bob · 17th November 2009, 04:45 PM

You want a mineral oil with no additives for a start. They do make running in oil.
This is what I used
http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product...running_in_oil

But i'm sure your looking for a response from Castrol.....

Seismic · 17th November 2009, 05:18 PM

^^ I plan on going with the Penrite as above

EDIT: Running in stage ay? Lucky bastard!!!!!

g2s · 22nd November 2009, 01:14 PM

Please post any questions you have about Castrol lubricants, their global brand and motorsport commitments.

Thanks,

migoreng · 22nd November 2009, 02:07 PM

i have been thinking about going down to a Xw30 oil for some time but my engine has 200k km. for the last year i've been using 10w40 semisyn/full syn oil and the oil loss is not too bad.
i heard Xw30 oil makes our engines responsive and revvy but what are people's experiences with going to 5w30 with high kms? also i'm a little concerned about the the heat in sydney over the next few months.

dundas · 22nd November 2009, 05:56 PM

as above, would the 5th gen tolerate the 0-40w

g2s · 22nd November 2009, 06:07 PM

Question sent to Castrol HQ

yuvi · 22nd November 2009, 06:16 PM

which grade of castrol oil is recomended for a 93 prelude that just hit 200,000kms?

dundas · 23rd November 2009, 01:05 PM

being a sponsor and all, do we get cheap Castrol Engine oil, additives ???

Im sure someone else is thinking the same.

**AdReNaLiN** · 23rd November 2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdReNaLiN

Hi,

I was wondering if you (castrol representative) could recommend an oil for breaking in a brand new engine? Are there any reasons why I would go for a specific grade of oil for this process?

The engine is a 10:1 compression 2.3 litre turbo.

Thanks.

So did this question get sent to Castrol?

PJC · 25th November 2009, 07:03 PM

noob question from me , but what oil isa best for the H22a ? i am using honda FEO oil for it now but its gettin low and i need a oil change, whats a better oil to use ?

gumus89 · 25th November 2009, 07:16 PM

FEO

FEO is great and cheap. It doesnt matter that its mineral, I burn it all before 5000kms comes along anyway

WEAPON-R · 26th November 2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuvi

which grade of castrol oil is recomended for a 93 prelude that just hit 200,000kms?

Magnatec is always good! if you are puffing a bit of smoke whilst driving then get something like gtx3

Quote:

Originally Posted by gumus89

FEO

FEO is great and cheap. It doesnt matter that its mineral, I burn it all before 5000kms comes along anyway

Every 5000km?? That isn't good you know!

gumus89 · 26th November 2009, 10:21 PM

Lol, not all of it, just from the top dot to bottom dot. Thats a litre.

17th November 2009, 08:13 AM	#1
AdReNaLiN QLD Administrator Suburb: Northside Car Generation: 4th Gen Join Date: May 2003 Location: Queensland	Recommended Oil for Engine Break-In Hi, I was wondering if you (castrol representative) could recommend an oil for breaking in a brand new engine? Are there any reasons why I would go for a specific grade of oil for this process? The engine is a 10:1 compression 2.3 litre turbo. Thanks. __________________ Web Design, Multimedia, Print & Graphic Design, Flash. Interaktiv Design

17th November 2009, 04:42 PM	#2
WEAPON-R GOT BOOOOOST??? Suburb: Sydney Car Generation: 4th Gen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New South Wales	I recommend a cheap thick oil! Or if you want Castrol go something like GTX2, change it at 800km. __________________ KnN pod filters (4in) $100 65mm Throttle Body available as well! Fresh VTiR manual box + shifter cable $1000 PM me for details!

17th November 2009, 04:45 PM	#3
Bob The Procrastinator Suburb: Perth Car Generation: 3rd Gen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western Australia	You want a mineral oil with no additives for a start. They do make running in oil. This is what I used http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product...running_in_oil But i'm sure your looking for a response from Castrol..... __________________

17th November 2009, 05:18 PM	#4
Seismic Premium Member Suburb: Gold Coast Car Generation: 4th Gen Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Queensland	^^ I plan on going with the Penrite as above EDIT: Running in stage ay? Lucky bastard!!!!! __________________ The path of Honda is beset on all sides by the iniquities of Mazda and the tyranny of Nissan. Blessed is the Honda owner who in the name of handling and performance shepherds his Honda through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his Honda's keeper and the finder of lost kilowatts. And I will strike down upon thee with great acceleration and furious VTEC those who attempt to overtake and destroy my Hondas. And you will know my name is PRELUDE when I lay my VTEC upon thee.

22nd November 2009, 01:14 PM	#5
g2s Vendor/Site Sponsor Suburb: Sydney Car Generation: 5th Gen Join Date: May 2009 Location: New South Wales	Castrol q&a thread., post your castrol questions here.! Please post any questions you have about Castrol lubricants, their global brand and motorsport commitments. Thanks,

22nd November 2009, 02:07 PM	#6
migoreng Silver Member Suburb: Cabramatta Car Generation: 5th Gen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New South Wales	i have been thinking about going down to a Xw30 oil for some time but my engine has 200k km. for the last year i've been using 10w40 semisyn/full syn oil and the oil loss is not too bad. i heard Xw30 oil makes our engines responsive and revvy but what are people's experiences with going to 5w30 with high kms? also i'm a little concerned about the the heat in sydney over the next few months. __________________

22nd November 2009, 05:56 PM	#7
dundas Regular Member Suburb: House Car Generation: Other Honda Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Australia	as above, would the 5th gen tolerate the 0-40w

22nd November 2009, 06:07 PM	#8
g2s Vendor/Site Sponsor Suburb: Sydney Car Generation: 5th Gen Join Date: May 2009 Location: New South Wales	Question sent to Castrol HQ

22nd November 2009, 06:16 PM	#9
yuvi Senior Member Suburb: West Car Generation: 4th Gen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New South Wales	which grade of castrol oil is recomended for a 93 prelude that just hit 200,000kms? __________________

23rd November 2009, 01:05 PM	#10
dundas Regular Member Suburb: House Car Generation: Other Honda Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Australia	being a sponsor and all, do we get cheap Castrol Engine oil, additives ??? Im sure someone else is thinking the same.

25th November 2009, 07:16 PM	#13
gumus89 Yesil00 Suburb: Hope Valley Car Generation: 5th Gen Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Australia	FEO FEO is great and cheap. It doesnt matter that its mineral, I burn it all before 5000kms comes along anyway __________________ Back to it's former glory... Almost.

26th November 2009, 10:21 PM	#15
gumus89 Yesil00 Suburb: Hope Valley Car Generation: 5th Gen Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Australia	Lol, not all of it, just from the top dot to bottom dot. Thats a litre. __________________ Back to it's former glory... Almost.