If I may offer an opinion on this. Amsoil offers some of the best quality lubricants available. Their engine oils are among the best. But they are expensive. As far as engine oils are concerned, Almost all the brands out there, including Amazon basics will protect your engine adequately, as long as they meet API SN or SN plus. Although Amsoil Synchromesh is also expensive, you only need 2 quarts and the change interval is 50K miles...it will probably take me more than 2 years to hit 50K. Now if you do the 1 year oil change as Amsoil says you can do with at least one of their oils, than maybe it is worth it. I currently use Idemitsu ZEPRO Eco Medalist 0w20, which is $28 on Amazon for 5 quarts which is more than half the price of the Amsoil Signature series
As long as your transmission uses Synchromesh fluid, I would do it (I believe it does). You can verify if it uses this fluid by going to the Amsoil website and putting in your car details
It's a good idea to upgrade to the Amsoil MTF if you live in an extremely cold climate, I used to run the fluid in my old Mazdaspeed3 and it significantly reduced the notchiness and slow shifting when it was below zero outside. It even helps significantly in warmer weather.HI guys, sincere question, not looking to poke the dog!
I find it humorously curious that one thread on the board talks about adding $1,500 brakes, new turbos, computer tuners and so on, and another talks about saving $10 on "better" MT fluid! Again, just an observation - I love this forum and am learning quite a bit.
So the question - I don't even have 2k on my SI yet - but would not mind spending a few bucks for a clearly better experience. In this case, MT fluid. If one had the few bucks to spare, would there be a reason to not just do this?
When I get my first oil change, might that be a time to give the shop the bottles of MT fluid and ask them to do it then?
My advice...don't use 0W30 or 5w30, stick with 0W20, especially if your car is under warranty and you want the warranty honored in case something happens. I have corresponded with several engineers, including those from Mobile1, as well as Honda, and they have all told me the same thing...the 1.5L T engine was specifically designed for 0W20.
Since changing your MT fluid is really not that big of an expense, I would do it, but I would wait for your next oil change. Plus, Amsoil has a 50K to 150K mile change interval, the OEM is 30K. The last thing is Amsoil MT makes a huge difference in my opinion over the OEM MT. Other than that and dropping in a K&N air filter ($49), that is the only "mods" I have performed on my carHI guys, sincere question, not looking to poke the dog!
I find it humorously curious that one thread on the board talks about adding $1,500 brakes, new turbos, computer tuners and so on, and another talks about saving $10 on "better" MT fluid! Again, just an observation - I love this forum and am learning quite a bit.
So the question - I don't even have 2k on my SI yet - but would not mind spending a few bucks for a clearly better experience. In this case, MT fluid. If one had the few bucks to spare, would there be a reason to not just do this?
When I get my first oil change, might that be a time to give the shop the bottles of MT fluid and ask them to do it then?
So many false statements in one post...
No, I wish Savagegeese was a friend of mine! It's a friend out of Southern Cal, he tracks at a place called Buttonwillow in Bakersfield, CA. Yes, I agree that using 0w30 will not harm your engine, I only mention that for warranty purposes, and since Honda told me this directly, I just passed it on. I am specifically speaking about Honda USA and Canada. It's up to all of us as individuals to put in our cars what we feel is best. I only gave a recommendation based on correspondence with Mobil 1, Amsoil and Honda (USA).
Thanks for this. So whats the oil change interval for amsoil engine oil. Synchromesh is 50k. What about for the engine?
There normal synthetic is 10k and Signature is 20k
It really depends. Given the turbo and fairly small sump capacity, this engine in general is pretty hard on oil. Put direct ingection and associated fuel dilution with it on top of it. For my driving pattern of 80 % highways and 50mi a day it appears that with 5w30 Amsoil Ss 7000-8000mi would be fairly safe interval. Not sure what it would be different brand oil. Just start off 5K interval, do UOA and go from there.
You are completely either misreading what I have written or just... never mind. I never said 0w20 is exclusively for turbo engines, other grades also can be used for turbos, what I did say is many brands have designed synthetics, including 0w20 to protect downsized turbo charged engine's. Ever heard of the turbo coking test? Look it up. Mobile 1, Amsoil, Pennzoil and other brands perform this test on 0w20 and other grades as well and certify their oils to protect turbochargers. Now if you stop misrepresenting what I wrote I wouldn't need to keep responding to you. But one thing, I am curious as to why you are so against people using 0w20? Has it offended you in some way? Did you slip on it or did it try to drown you? Enquiring minds want to know
