S2KnIt

Hey s2ki I need to do a oil change pretty soon on my 01 s2k , I wanna go to synthetic oil I was wondering what types of synthetic you guys recommend. Or should I just go get the full synthetic from Honda? I already baught the oil filter and oil drain washer from them...Thanks any info is appreciated..

zeroptzero

The Honda oil would be a group 3 synthetic, something along the lines of Castrol Syntec or Penz Platinum and many other over the counter group synthetic oils that are highly refined oils. It would be decent oil, nothing wrong with it, I'm not familiar with the pricing to comment if it is really worth the price.

Saying that, I would not regard it as being in the same league as Amsoil, Redline, Motul, Mobil1, Penz Ultra which offer true Group 4/5 synthetics. Unfortunately the word "synthetic" has been highly bastardized over the years so you need to know what you are really getting for your money.

marshman

I just get royal purple. Can't go wrong with amsoil or royal purple!

redlineracing

All of my 5 cars listed below have used Amsoil since 1st Oil Change....a combined total of 441k miles AND 50 years of combined service.

S2k,Z06 & GST use 0w30 while the CRV and EXV use 0w20.

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cosmomiller

Asking about oil can be like asking what is better: brunette, blond or ginger.
Try reading up on this:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/

Sometimes dealer will have a deal with a loss leader. In the long run you will probably want to do it yourself. You don't want some clown at speedi lube dicking things up. You should use a new crush washer.

Personally I like to change the oil frequently both from the fun part (excuse to work on the car) as well as keeping it up. I get my oil at Wal Mart- $25 for 5 qts of Mobil1. I get and OEM Honda filter and away I go. I did get a Fumoto drain valve so now I can change the oil from the engine bay; no more getting under the car. I just slide the oil catch pan under. You will find its easy and fun to do the other fluids too; diff, trainy and clutch. Do read up on proper techniques and safety for jack standing the car. Don't skimp on being safe. Lots of threads.

darcyw

definitely brunettes. with curly hair.

so for me, make mine amsoil signature synthetic, 10w30.

darcy

Themikewoo

I like redheads.

Amsoil 5W-30.

av8ter

5.7-5.8qts(buy 6) of Mobil 1 full synthetic. Only use the original Honda filter and replace the drain plug gasket at the same time. No need to take it to a dealer.

S2KnIt

Lol thanks for the info guys very helpful, is used to run royal purple on my modded f150 before I sold it and got my s2k just trying to make sure what you guys think is better I got the new washer and filter already and got all the jack stands and stuff ready and I'm not too picky on hair color with girls as long as they pretty and ain't rocking the same hardware as me lol

iamxpl

yes stick with OEM filter. you can change oil filter every other oil change. but thats depending how clean your engine has been. hard to debate on capacity as it seems there is no definitive answer. i just do it the old fashioned way fill and check dip stick. ive been putting in just about 5.2 qrts with an oil filter change. careful not to overfill your car with oil. CHECK YOUR DIP STICK! it should be almost at the top of the xxxxx's and not past it. it would be beneficial if your car was on a flat surface.