DannyInKorea

hi,
I have typical techincal properties for RAVENOL SSO Super Synthetic Oel 0W-30.
http://www.ravenol.de/products?part=89

Technical data:

Farbzahl
3
Dichte (bei 20

Emil St-Hilaire

3m Sewing machine oil.!!!Read somewhere,it was very good.!!!

slipstream444

I'm stationed overseas and there are several very good German Oils out here. Liquimoly is another big German brand that's a really good oil.

I'm also an Amsoil dealer and do NOT recommend 0W30 for the S2000 under normal conditions. There is no added benefit for the cost. The Series 2000 oil is a great oil ... but through personal experience, I've found no measurable benefit to using it, and don't think it's worth the extra cost. If you want to spend the extra money ... indulge yourself. However, it would be better spent on something else for your car.

If you live and drive your S2000 where the temps don't get that warm, then there's no harm in using it. However, you won't see a benefit unless the temps are fairly cold.

You're better off with a 5W30 or (as the manual calls for) a 10W30. If you live in a hotter climate (90F and above on a regular basis), then a 10W40 may be advisable for the S2000.

Just because a 0W30 has a wider range, does not make it a better oil. Oil selection is as important as piston rings and bearings from an engineering standpoint. The clearances in the S2000 engine are such that you need a slightly thicker oil to provide a proper film of protection.

If your temp range is between 30F and 90F, a 10W30 is fine. If your temps tend to stay in the low end of the temp range (high teens-40s) you may consider going to a 5W30. The wash is most folks don't run their S2000 in temps below this range - so there really is no need to worry about going to a 0W30. However, if you're the exception to the rule and tend to operate your S2000 in the single digits or lower ... a 0W30 is a better choice, and Amsoil 0W30 is a fantastic oil.

Remember, the proof is in the pudding, and not all the benefit of the oil is realized in the paper numbers ... it's realized in how well it performs in your engine ... and how it looks after your motor has had a chance to chew on it. I've never had a UA of the Amsoil 0W30 (even in my Civic) that came out better than straight Amsoil synthetic 5W30 or 10W30.

Once again ... your money, spend it how you wish.

DannyInKorea

Thanks!
I've decided to use HONDA 5W-40 Ultra Gold and it's very cheap (10USD/1litre)compare to selling in Japan(20USD/1litre).
The climate is same as japan and the many S2000 owners in Japan highly recommend the HONDA oil for street racing use.
I checked 5w-30 AMSOIL in my country it cost 18USD per 1quart.
5w-40 is 22USD and 0w-30 is around 25USD. there is no 10w-30 AMSOIL in Korea.

slipstream444

Those prices are crazy!
Wow!

You should never have to pay that much for oil. Amsoil 5W30 or 10W30 goes for less than 6 USD per quart - retail in the U.S. Are the tariffs that steep in S. Korea?
- 1 U.S. quart is approximately 0.95 liters.

Good luck Danny. I'm sure the Honda Ultra Gold is a good oil, and appears to be much more reasonable than many of the oils there. Honda tends to only put their name on good products as well.
Take care.

TR-S2K

Is Honda 5W-40 Ultra Gold a synthetic oil ?
In US, 5W40 grade available only in synthetic formular and Mobil recommends 5W40 for S2000 in all climate in US. Your choice of 5W40 is very good for S. Korea climate.

DannyInKorea

The tariff for oil would be 8% + VAT 10%.
HONDA 5W-40 Ultra Gold is 100% synthetic oil.

Thank you guys!!!!