Jpea_s2k

is it necessary to have atleast 15,000 miles before using synthetic?

Voodoo_S2K

I don't think so.

shotiable

i heard 10,000 before synthetic

Orthonormal

Where did you hear that?

Redline recommends breaking in a new engine on mineral oil for 3,000 miles before switching. I switched to Redline at 700 miles on my Miata with no ill effects.

Check your owner's manual. I believe the S2000 manual recommends keeping the factory oil in for a certain period. But do your own checking, don't just tell people you heard it from me.

sunnyyan

i started using after 3000 miles brand new.

Voodoo_S2K

I think I switched over to Redline just before my first track day, around ~2500 miles.

s2kennmark

my s2k was born with redline in it hehehe....


it wont hurt, euro cars use synthetic from day 1. theres no difference.

Eluded

I read either in the 1000 page Honda manual or in a Honda TSB that you are not supposed to switch to synthetic until 15,000 miles.


Go Sharks.

Jpea_s2k

thanks everyone for the advice. i'm choosing between royal purple and castrol. any other good brands? let me know wut u guys use.

J'sBlackAP1

Synthetic shouldn't be used until the rings seat. Something in the synthetic blend prevents them from seating properly.

Miles don't mean anything if you ask me.