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surferjr1999 · 15th December 2006, 09:26

Ancient Nerd Further to my post above re A3 B3 phoned Castrol and spoke to Jeff Briggs Tech division at Castrol (Very helpful guy who seemed to know what he was talking about) If I recall the conversation correctly he said that the A3 B3 spec was a performance spec higher than the A1 B1 and his recommendation was definitely the 0w 30 Edge

Nice · 15th December 2006, 13:31

I'm not too sure that Honda's Castrol recommendation isn't part of a " DEAL " that the two companys have with each other ??

We use Mobil one 0W-30 for the 2.2 diesel and a fully synthetic Mobil synt S 5w-40 for the 1.8. A semi synthetic 10-40 is also available but we would recommend fully.

No doubt the use of Mobil within our company is probably part of a similar type of " Deal ".

I believe the oil business can be quite ruthless

PTR · 15th December 2006, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nice

I'm not too sure that Honda's Castrol recommendation isn't part of a " DEAL " that the two companys have with each other ??

We use Mobil one 0W-30 for the 2.2 diesel and a fully synthetic Mobil synt S 5w-40 for the 1.8. A semi synthetic 10-40 is also available but we would recommend fully.

No doubt the use of Mobil within our company is probably part of a similar type of " Deal ".

I believe the oil business can be quite ruthless

FORGET THE 5w, 10W oils!! It is good, for older engines with more miles, bigger clearances, but it is def. too stiff for a brand new Honda engine with latest technology!!! Trust me I know what I am talking about!!

Go for a full synthetic 0w-30 or 0w-40 that's the right one!!

Pottsy · 15th December 2006, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by damianscott71

I'd read that the car needs 5.something litres though, is this true? It sounded like a hell of a lot! (2.2 diesel).

Yes, you'll get a drip or two left out of 6 litres. There's a turbo to lubricate and cool - so the oil will cost £70+

czechplastik · 15th December 2006, 23:48

Castrol? Magnatec? I'm lost, i've been filling mine with some crisp 'n' dry

DT · 18th December 2006, 00:19

This is the leaflet I got from the dealer when I picked up my car in March. Leaflet states LongTec which is now called Castrol Edge. So far had to add 1 litre of oil (Castrol Edge) in my 1.8 petrol since March and covered 8,000 miles.

czechplastik · 18th December 2006, 00:40

Thats great DT, thanks!

surferjr1999 · 18th December 2006, 16:51

Good to see the leaflet confirming Honda recommend Edge. However I mentioned on my longer note earlier in this thread that Jeff Briggs from Technical Division Castrol advised not to put this oil in for the first 10k miles but to specify this on first service. Not ideal for new engine bedding in. Also should it be necessary to top up in meantime then Edge is oil of choice.

MC Hammer · 20th December 2006, 18:44

Seems a strange range of oils being used, hopefully they all mix ok

I found the oils to be 0W-20 for the petrol cars and 0W-30 for the diesel.

knightrider · 28th December 2006, 12:08

Oh no, now i'm worried! I 'topped up' (nearly a litre bottle!) yesterday and used some Castrol GTX Magnatec 10w-40. This is the second time i have put this in the car, i've done 9000 miles.
I didn't realise choice of oil was so crucial and just used the handbook for reference. Will my engine be ok?!

PTR · 28th December 2006, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by knightrider

Oh no, now i'm worried! I 'topped up' (nearly a litre bottle!) yesterday and used some Castrol GTX Magnatec 10w-40. This is the second time i have put this in the car, i've done 9000 miles.
I didn't realise choice of oil was so crucial and just used the handbook for reference. Will my engine be ok?!

no prob! do not worry about the oil... that is also ok. not perfect but ok!
at the next oil change choose some 0w-30 or 0w-40

DUNCAN · 28th December 2006, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTR

no prob! do not worry about the oil... that is also ok. not perfect but ok!
at the next oil change choose some 0w-30 or 0w-40

why not perfect..when honda recommends 10w-40 for civic petrol...contact honda uk on 0845 200 8000

Pottsy · 28th December 2006, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUNCAN

why not perfect..when honda recommends 10w-40 for civic petrol...contact honda uk on 0845 200 8000

Duncan,

You can use either the "OK" 10-40 oil, or the "Good" 0-30. Your choice.

DUNCAN · 28th December 2006, 17:34

why dont honda give this choice when we have are cars service.

Pottsy · 28th December 2006, 18:39

Because Honda do not service the car - the dealer does (and the dealer is an independent company). The oil will be within the specification laid down by the manufacturer, but if you want to specify further, then you must talk to your dealer.

Honda - a car manufacturer that sells to dealers, and has a contract with the dealer.

Car Dealer - a company that sells you a car, and may sell you servicing. You have a contract with the dealer, and not Honda!

DUNCAN · 28th December 2006, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Because Honda do not service the car - the dealer does (and the dealer is an independent company). The oil will be within the specification laid down by the manufacturer, but if you want to specify further, then you must talk to your dealer.

Honda - a car manufacturer that sells to dealers, and has a contract with the dealer.

Car Dealer - a company that sells you a car, and may sell you servicing. You have a contract with the dealer, and not Honda!

no the dealer has a contract with honda, and honda will say what is done on the servicing of its cars (what oil to use)

DUNCAN · 7th January 2007, 22:06

oil that is put in at swindon.in the new civics is castrol edge 0w 30.. thanks to ( power of dreams )

PTR · 7th January 2007, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUNCAN

oil that is put in at swindon.in the new civics is castrol edge 0w 30.. thanks to ( power of dreams )

aham, good to know, thx for the confirmation...
so you can use 0w-30 or 0w-40 is also perfect but better forget the 10w-40 they are not even full synthetic..

DUNCAN · 7th January 2007, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTR

aham, good to know, thx for the confirmation...
so you can use 0w-30 or 0w-40 is also perfect but better forget the 10w-40 they are not even full synthetic..

to late for me honda dealer put in mobile 10w 40 on first service.

sarahjo · 7th January 2007, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUNCAN

to late for me honda dealer put in mobile 10w 40 on first service.

You and me both Duncan........

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Nice Wheelnut Join Date: 4th October 2006 Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm not too sure that Honda's Castrol recommendation isn't part of a " DEAL " that the two companys have with each other ?? We use Mobil one 0W-30 for the 2.2 diesel and a fully synthetic Mobil synt S 5w-40 for the 1.8. A semi synthetic 10-40 is also available but we would recommend fully. No doubt the use of Mobil within our company is probably part of a similar type of " Deal ". I believe the oil business can be quite ruthless

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thats great DT, thanks!

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surferjr1999 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th November 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good to see the leaflet confirming Honda recommend Edge. However I mentioned on my longer note earlier in this thread that Jeff Briggs from Technical Division Castrol advised not to put this oil in for the first 10k miles but to specify this on first service. Not ideal for new engine bedding in. Also should it be necessary to top up in meantime then Edge is oil of choice.

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MC Hammer Kids use a lot of space Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: UK Posts: 608 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Seems a strange range of oils being used, hopefully they all mix ok I found the oils to be 0W-20 for the petrol cars and 0W-30 for the diesel.

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knightrider Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 21st November 2006 Location: Darwen, Lancs Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Oh no, now i'm worried! I 'topped up' (nearly a litre bottle!) yesterday and used some Castrol GTX Magnatec 10w-40. This is the second time i have put this in the car, i've done 9000 miles. I didn't realise choice of oil was so crucial and just used the handbook for reference. Will my engine be ok?!

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,083 Thanks: 17 Thanked 111 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	Because Honda do not service the car - the dealer does (and the dealer is an independent company). The oil will be within the specification laid down by the manufacturer, but if you want to specify further, then you must talk to your dealer. Honda - a car manufacturer that sells to dealers, and has a contract with the dealer. Car Dealer - a company that sells you a car, and may sell you servicing. You have a contract with the dealer, and not Honda!

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DUNCAN Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th June 2006 Location: tameside Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	oil that is put in at swindon.in the new civics is castrol edge 0w 30.. thanks to ( power of dreams )