Red Line in my Accord

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Looking for you opinion....

I'm looking to buy some Red Line oil for my Honda. My desire to do this is just for fun, to try it out for a few OCI's. I've never used Red Line before, and I'm curious to see how it does. I currently run the old school PU 5w30 in my 4 cylinder 2010 Accord (even though it's spec'ed for a 20 weight). I'm not a huge fan of 20 weight oils.

My Honda sees mostly highway miles. She's at about 90k now.

I don't want to hear about why I should be running a 20 weight in my Honda....

So, here's my question: Should I go with their 0w30? Or perhaps, do a blend of their 0w20 and their 0w40?

What is your opinion?
 
opinion? if your set on not using Xw20, go with 5w30. it will be a better comparison to what you've been using (assuming you've had UOA done).

I used Redline oils for two OCIs in my 08 Civic SI with the K20. Coming from mobil 1 I felt that engine seem to run better (with 8k RPM I had plenty of range to hear/feel some difference). But in the end it just wasn't worth the premium price to me (never got a UOA, didnt even know about that back then).

How long are your OCIs? as far as I know Redline isnt exactly quoted a long drain interval oil. For that engine I would stick with on the shelf synthetics personally.
 
Originally Posted By: HemiHawk
How long are your OCIs? as far as I know Redline isnt exactly quoted a long drain interval oil. For that engine I would stick with on the shelf synthetics personally.


I'm currently running 8500-9500 mile OCI's on the PU. I'm not going to use 5w30, because I want a 0 weight for the winter. I already know the expense won't be worth it. I'm just curious.
 
Currently using Redline in my 328i, 3.0 I6 and my FLRTi, 2006, 95ci

My impressions have been very favorable on both applications. I have had a few Hondas, Accords, CIVIC si (2007) so they are meant to turn over tpms for VTEC.

5w30 redline has a high HTHS compared to other same grade syn oils.

Personally I think it's a good thing.

0w not needed in Indiana. It's not cold enough but if feel you need to have it not sure it will hurt or help anything.
 
Either run their 0w20 straight, or a 50/50 mix of the 0w20 and 0w40. Their 0w30 actually has a lower viscosity index than the 0w20.

The HTHS of the 0w20 is 2.9, so your engine will think it has a 30-weight in it.

I have done a few 8000-mile OCI's on Redline 5w30, and that was about right, judging from the remaining TBN.
 
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Originally Posted By: Phishin
Looking for you opinion....

I'm looking to buy some Red Line oil for my Honda. My desire to do this is just for fun, to try it out for a few OCI's. I've never used Red Line before, and I'm curious to see how it does. I currently run the old school PU 5w30 in my 4 cylinder 2010 Accord (even though it's spec'ed for a 20 weight). I'm not a huge fan of 20 weight oils.

My Honda sees mostly highway miles. She's at about 90k now.

I don't want to hear about why I should be running a 20 weight in my Honda....

So, here's my question: Should I go with their 0w30? Or perhaps, do a blend of their 0w20 and their 0w40?

What is your opinion?


Originally Posted By: A_Harman
Either run their 0w20 straight, or a 50/50 mix of the 0w20 and 0w40. Their 0w30 actually has a lower viscosity index than the 0w20.

The HTHS of the 0w20 is 2.9, so your engine will think it has a 30-weight in it.

I have done a few 8000-mile OCI's on Redline 5w30, and that was about right, judging from the remaining TBN.


Took words right out of my mouth.. Thanks A_Harman.

I'm a RedLine oil fanboy and the one bad experience I had upon its use really was not the fault of the oil, rather an engine with some kind of hidden problem.

The 0W-20 should make that accord PHENOMENAL, IF you find yourself brave enough to try.

And, as said, and most significant of all: Its not a 20-grade, rather the thinnest 30 so its all win.
smile.gif
 
Don't waste your money the PU 5w30 is a great oil for the Honda engines, Mobil 1 0w40 straight would be a good oil also. Believe it or not some of use actually have to go out looking for the PU stuff.
Its harder to get than Redline but it has real manufacturers approvals. I don't buy into this home blending business IMHO its way over the top.
 
Originally Posted By: Prune_Juice
I'm a RedLine oil fanboy


..and what exactly did that accomplish? Absolutely nothing.
 
Originally Posted By: Prune_Juice
The 0W-20 should make that accord PHENOMENAL, IF you find yourself brave enough to try.

And, as said, and most significant of all: Its not a 20-grade, rather the thinnest 30 so its all win.
smile.gif



Really? Phenomenal?

And it's not a 20 grade? Why is it labeled that then?
 
If you want to compare the two oils fairly,use Redline 5W30 to compare it to your current Pennzoil 5W30.
 
Originally Posted By: kschachn
Originally Posted By: Prune_Juice
The 0W-20 should make that accord PHENOMENAL, IF you find yourself brave enough to try.

And, as said, and most significant of all: Its not a 20-grade, rather the thinnest 30 so its all win.
smile.gif



Really? Phenomenal?

And it's not a 20 grade? Why is it labeled that then?


Ask Redline... HTHS is 2.9.

And yes, phenomenal.
 
Originally Posted By: Prune_Juice
Originally Posted By: kschachn
Originally Posted By: Prune_Juice
The 0W-20 should make that accord PHENOMENAL, IF you find yourself brave enough to try.

And, as said, and most significant of all: Its not a 20-grade, rather the thinnest 30 so its all win.
smile.gif



Really? Phenomenal?

And it's not a 20 grade? Why is it labeled that then?


Ask Redline... HTHS is 2.9.

And yes, phenomenal.


As usual, you haven't a clue what you're talking about; just parroting something you heard along the way. Red Line (notice how that's two words) correctly labels it as 0w-20, not 0w-30 as you keep insisting it should be.

SAE J300 governs viscosity. While 2.9cP is the absolute minimum high-shear viscosity for 30-weight, it must also meet the appropriate kinematic viscosity to be labeled as such.

Red Line got it right. Once again, as usual, you're wrong.
 
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
Originally Posted By: Prune_Juice
Originally Posted By: kschachn
Originally Posted By: Prune_Juice
The 0W-20 should make that accord PHENOMENAL, IF you find yourself brave enough to try.

And, as said, and most significant of all: Its not a 20-grade, rather the thinnest 30 so its all win.
smile.gif



Really? Phenomenal?

And it's not a 20 grade? Why is it labeled that then?


Ask Redline... HTHS is 2.9.

And yes, phenomenal.


As usual, you haven't a clue what you're talking about; just parroting something you heard along the way. Red Line (notice how that's two words) correctly labels it as 0w-20, not 0w-30 as you keep insisting it should be.

SAE J300 governs viscosity. While 2.9cP is the absolute minimum high-shear viscosity for 30-weight, it must also meet the appropriate kinematic viscosity to be labeled as such.

Red Line got it right. Once again, as usual, you're wrong.



HTHS spec trumps KV spec. Its more lubricity. You're on my Ignore list as well.

I was going to ignore you even on this, but there you go as Mr. Know-It-All again.

OP, try the Redline. You'll love it.
 
He's been banned 18 times. Ignore the troll and stop feeing him. He sucks up the attention like a sea sponge.
 
Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
He's been banned 18 times. Ignore the troll and stop feeing him. He sucks up the attention like a sea sponge.


I don't know who you're talking about, and don't knock Redline until you tried. Nice ignore list.
 
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