Oil Oils well that ends well

Splodgehead · 22nd November 2007, 11:45

After reading multiple threads about this subject, I know its been talked to death, but I`m afraid I still need some advice:
I spoke to my dealer about what type of oil to use in my `57 plate 2.2. He said that so long as it was synthetic it would be ok. He also confirmed that my car has a DPF. Looking on the castrol website it states that the oil to use is Castrol Edge (turbo Diesel). Is this the one to go for?
Also, (and I feel a bit of a dumbass asking this one), when is the best time to check the oil - When the engine is cold, or after a run out? Which gives the best indicator of oil level?
Thanks in advance.

philiphenderson · 22nd November 2007, 11:48

Castrol Edge (turbo Diesel). <- Yes

A warm engine left for 3ish minutes.

Phil.

mattlittle · 22nd November 2007, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splodgehead

After reading multiple threads about this subject, I know its been talked to death, but I`m afraid I still need some advice:
I spoke to my dealer about what type of oil to use in my `57 plate 2.2. He said that so long as it was synthetic it would be ok. He also confirmed that my car has a DPF. Looking on the castrol website it states that the oil to use is Castrol Edge (turbo Diesel). Is this the one to go for?
Also, (and I feel a bit of a dumbass asking this one), when is the best time to check the oil - When the engine is cold, or after a run out? Which gives the best indicator of oil level?
Thanks in advance.

The thread on DPFs suggests that these are definitely not standard on UK cars - did you have as an optional extra?

Splodgehead · 22nd November 2007, 11:59

No, to be honest I didn`t put too much credence into what he said, (he told me previously that he has only worked at Honda for acouple of months) I personally don`t think that my car has a DPF, but the castrol site does recommend different oils for `06 `07 cars.

Essexboy · 22nd November 2007, 12:07

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Originally Posted by Splodgehead

He said that so long as it was synthetic it would be ok.

He sounds like an idiot, I would ignore anything he tells you....

[quote=Splodgehead;122213He also confirmed that my car has a DPF.
[/quote]

I've not heard of any UK civics having a DPF, surely you wouldn't add it unless you had to?

Splodgehead · 22nd November 2007, 12:26

So, Castrol Edge (turbo diesel) it is then....

mattlittle · 22nd November 2007, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Splodgehead

No, to be honest I didn`t put too much credence into what he said, (he told me previously that he has only worked at Honda for acouple of months) I personally don`t think that my car has a DPF, but the castrol site does recommend different oils for `06 `07 cars.

I'm guessing that '06 Civic might mean the old one and '07 (being the first 'full year of production) means the new civic?

cnicolini · 22nd November 2007, 18:41

Its quite striaght forward really, check out the manual. On my CTR its 5-40w oil and they recommend semi-sythetic. You can use any brands of oil as long as they meet this specification. I would use fully-sythetic but its suppose to be more watery and can do more harm than good. I'm using Mobile 1 which is apparently what Honda Enfield use.

Civic Fan · 26th November 2007, 23:42

Why not just try plain old ordinary water like these guys did!!

Check this You Tube film out. Its astonishing.

Just don't try to make a warranty claim if you do.

The guys are having some fun but wait and see what they do to try and kill the car. It just wont give up without afight!!

I love my Honda!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uyAwFw0eXwE

lobey dosser · 1st December 2007, 02:17

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Originally Posted by Civic Fan

Why not just try plain old ordinary water......

Water is a perfectly good lubricant...it's the sole lubricant for the external prop shaft bearings on ships.

It's just that it's boiling point is a bit on the low side for automotive use!

Civic Fan · 2nd December 2007, 15:43

Interseting but I think I'll stick to using oil in the Civic.

22nd November 2007, 11:45	#1 (permalink)
Splodgehead Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 31st October 2007 Location: Millom, Cumbria Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Oils well that ends well After reading multiple threads about this subject, I know its been talked to death, but I`m afraid I still need some advice: I spoke to my dealer about what type of oil to use in my `57 plate 2.2. He said that so long as it was synthetic it would be ok. He also confirmed that my car has a DPF. Looking on the castrol website it states that the oil to use is Castrol Edge (turbo Diesel). Is this the one to go for? Also, (and I feel a bit of a dumbass asking this one), when is the best time to check the oil - When the engine is cold, or after a run out? Which gives the best indicator of oil level? Thanks in advance.

26th November 2007, 23:42	#9 (permalink)
Civic Fan Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 2nd July 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 257 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Why not just try plain old ordinary water like these guys did!! Check this You Tube film out. Its astonishing. Just don't try to make a warranty claim if you do. The guys are having some fun but wait and see what they do to try and kill the car. It just wont give up without afight!! I love my Honda!! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uyAwFw0eXwE Last edited by Civic Fan; 27th November 2007 at 11:32.

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