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Perhaps Ford went with a 0w-40 blend in Europe due to the lack of available 5W-50?

Originally Posted by Bjornviken Castrol edge 0w-40 meets the spec For the rest of the world, Ford recommends using 0W-40 for the RS, so its not out of line to really do this. In fact, it's difficult to find 5W-50 on the store shelfs, but thanks to the European cars, 0W-40 is readily available.

Turns out there are two versions of Castrol Edge 5w-50 synthetic oil. The one I have is the SN rated version with increased zinc for flat tappet cams, but there is also an SN-Plus version (still high in zinc) that is "GDI Turbo Approved", but unclear if it meets Fords standard...

Since the Shelby GT500 guys were so big on the Castrol, I figured it was a good choice for the RS, but those V8's are not turbocharges DGI engines either. I have about 2k miles on the existing oil and would like to drive it another 2-3k before draining it. Do I have to be worried if I want to...

Hey guys, I just got turned onto the whole LSPI thing with GDI engines and it now has me paying close(r) attention to the oil requirements set by Ford. I am currently running Castrol Edge 5W-50 (non-supercar version) and while I see it's an SN rated oil, I am not confident that I made the...

Do we know if Castrol Edge 5W-50 meets the ford spec for the RS?

Hi Guys, I stumbled upon this reverse brake bleeder on ebay and seems like a very economical substitute when compared to something like the Phoenix reverse bleeder. http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-Man-Brake-Cl...=p2054897.l5661 Not a fan of the plastic model, so I found a metal version (basically...

Hi Folks, I recently purchased a case of Mobile One 5W-20 for my Honda and come to realize that the factory calls for 0W-20! I am in Southern California. Should I be concerned about the difference between 0w and 5w? Are these engines picky about using 0w, especially in a cold start? Thanks!

Hi Folks, I performed the third oil change @ 11k on my 2007 997S. I took this opportunity to install the LN Engineering spin on oil filter kit and magnetic drain plug. Upon inspecting the used oil filter, I found a single little piece of debris (looks to be metallic) nested inside one of the...

Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd Originally Posted By: fastsvo I have seen some of the warranty offerings online, but none of them come close to the dealer cost of $850 that was offered to me. That's why I am interested in it. Is that the cost they gave you, or the price you negotiated to? They...

Originally Posted By: Hounds You also asked whether an additional HondaCare warranty is worth the expense. Obviously, it's worth the additional cost if you have a significant component failure beyond the original warranty period. Only you can decide whether you can shoulder the expense should...

Since the engine is bulletproof, I have decide if I should opt for the 10yr/100k Honda care warranty at $850. Since this is a Honda, I am not sure if it's worth it? btw, at 5,500 miles should I drain the break in oil before it reaches 10-15% life as indicated on the meter?

Originally Posted By: cb_13 If you want to stay with conventional valvoline, castrol gtx, and pennzoil have all treated me well over the years. Pennzoil is my favorite mainly because it comes in a yellow bottle and I enjoy listening to all the "car guys" tell me I am gonna sludge up my engine by...

Thanks for all the replies. I had no idea Honda had filled the motor with special break in oil and that waiting until 10% oil life is ok. I definitely want to keep the original Honda fill as long as possible before it's time for the first OCI. Since the first oil change is free, I will take...

Hi Folks, Picked up a brand new Accord and currently has 5,500 miles and has yet to receive an oil change. Honda's oil life meter has it pegged to around 40% right now. According to the dealer, I shouldn't bother going with a full synthetic and that Honda's semi-synthetic is the perfect choice...