FK8 Engine Oil Recommendations, Daily & Track Use

[Vincent@27WON]

Surprisingly I didn't find any threads on this, please point me if you know of any...

Soon, I will be doing my first oil change and would like to know brand/type suggestions. I'm stock, track 1-2 days per month, and have been doing about 5k miles/year, ambient temps where I live range from 45-115F. On the track LogR has indicated oil temps as high as 262F before I backed off to let it cool. I'd like to be able to run hotter if needed. So, what do folks suggest that is good for daily with regular track use?

You may find this useful.
https://www.27won.com/blog/the-great-oil-debate-civicx

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[TheSt|G]

For track use using a thicker oil can be beneficial as they don't thin out as much in high heat. Though I think the testing @Vincent@27WON did showed that unless you're pushing high power it may not be necessary.

I said nothing about thinness or impact protection. I said thicker oils are worse for heat management.

 

[fk8dc5s]

if you can get it locally, Eneos is a good option too.

 

[AlphaDigital]

if you can get it locally, Eneos is a good option too.

Im looking at running Eneos this year, gotta get a hold of some first..

 

[MadMage]

To add to the question, does API certification matter? Might it impact warranty? What about quality or consistency?

 

[tinyman392]

To add to the question, does API certification matter? Might it impact warranty? What about quality or consistency?

From here:

Recommended Oil

Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.

Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engine protection.

So to Honda, yes certification does matter.

 

[Vincent@27WON]

Im looking at running Eneos this year, gotta get a hold of some first..

+1 for this oil, its good stuff.

 

[AlphaDigital]

+1 for this oil, its good stuff.

I just gotta find the best way to get a hold of it!

 

[TheCanadian]

Dealer has a great price up here in canada for full synthetic + oem filter + labor. I just do that every 10,000 km.

 

[AlphaDigital]

Does anybody have input on how regular Eneos Fully synthetic compares with mobil 1 and other conventional oils? Thanks

 

[donutroidz]

Scary to run 0w20 for track use. Especially the Temps that it reaches. Its like water.

I mean, I'm running 5w30 for track and daily use. But I live in Cali and it's fairly warm often.

 

[Fester]

My first post. Got ‘21 type R a Couple of weeks ago and now has around 900 miles, so broken in. Bought Mobil 1 0w-20 per recommendations to get the customary oil change after break in. Won’t be tracking it, yet but may be in May/June. Is this a good oil to get or should I return it and get some other synthetic brand?

 

[AlphaDigital]

Scary to run 0w20 for track use. Especially the Temps that it reaches. Its like water.

I mean, I'm running 5w30 for track and daily use. But I live in Cali and it's fairly warm often.

Not saying youre wrong, but do you have any information to support this? Genuinely interested in learning more about the topic.

I felt like I read somewhere that Stig and some other frequent track junkies were on 0W20. I know this has been a pretty debated topic on the forum.

Edit: In the thread I linked below, Stig did say he had 22 track days on 0w20.

 

[AlphaDigital]

This thread also seemed to have some good information

https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/civic-type-r-fk8-engine-oil-analysis-tracking.16681/

I know @Lust is a frequently tracks his FK8, and Id be interested to hear some feedback on the experience with 0w20 Motul.

On another note, I ordered some Eneos 0w20 oil last week, specifically their "race" version.

 

[princeRS]

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ATN3701320?ref=MA==

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