ekoms31

it is not true.

Saki GT

They probably run it because regular oil works just fine.

mosesbotbol

Not like this engine takes so many quarts of oil. Synthetic is the way to go unless you are changing your oil every month and cost is an issue...

S2Kage

[quote] U can switch back whenever u want as long as u dont have sludge build up in the motor! [quote]

Pretty much what i was trying to get at, i guess you really need to spoon feed everyone.. but yes 100% correct.

haoheomap

i have been using mobil 1 on mine, reson i asked, was when i call and check pricing on oil filter with a dealer, he brought it up, and he was told that they will not put regular oil on cars that had used Synthetic !!!
that is why i brought this up, i always use Synthecti and will continue to do so.
about the "Vtec softener" myth, i read it on our forum a while back, and dont inderstand where that came from eighter

offroad2000

When I have to add a quart every 1000-1500 miles, it can add up. So, I'll stick with regular.

JackS

Change to what ever you like but keep the same brand at topoff. Above all, maintain adequate oil pressure even if you were in a bind and had to add synth to regular or vice versa then do a change at your next convience. Mixing brands or types could interfere with the additive pkg that each brand has. These are propriatary and could cause you to lose one or more of the benefits that each company designs into their oil. Interfering with these pkgs would have no effect short term.

Ultra_Nexus

So you bought the car and can't afford to run it?

Synthetic only i'm afraid, and a good synthetic at that.

The engine is under a lot of stress at 9000rpm, any car respecting owner would know that

haoheomap

that is not the case here, i understand that S2000 is a very special car, and i love mine, but some owner tent to forget what they have: a Honda. and what made Honda a Honda is their reliability and practicability. i am pretty sure that Synthetic oil is good for our cars, but it doesn't mean that Honda recommended oil is NOT good enough for our car. Honda did put a lot of thought into building this little roaster, so i wont hesitate to use what they recommend. my car also burn a lot of oil as well, and i still use Synthetic, but i dont mind switching back to normal oil if needed.
Honda engine could take a lot of abuses, i wont believe that it would fall apart because you use Honda oil

zzziippyyy

wow the S has been compared to a lot of things but this is the first comparison i have heard of it to a turkey