Are they holding steady around there or do you back off to let it cool down? Only other car I've ever had major issues with was my C5 corvette. Oil temps would go all the way up to 290+ but that was 100 degree summer track days and I'd back off to cool it off.Curious to hear what others are seeing for oil temps in this car. Even with my HKS oil cooler I’m seeing temps around 250-260F
I’m still sending it at 250. It tends to stay steady there after a good 15-20 minute session. On the highway the car is doing 180-190F just cruising around 70.Are they holding steady around there or do you back off to let it cool down? Only other car I've ever had major issues with was my C5 corvette. Oil temps would go all the way up to 290+ but that was 100 degree summer track days and I'd back off to cool it off.
How do you like the HKS unit?Curious to hear what others are seeing for oil temps in this car. Even with my HKS oil cooler I’m seeing temps around 250-260F
HKS unit has been great so far. It’s slightly better than the GReddy used based off of another owner saying he sees steady 260+ with his Greddy unit.How do you like the HKS unit?
Hello: Since your CTR is sees lots of track duty, did you consider a higher viscosity oil such 0w30 or 5w30?I've been using Motul 300V 0W20.
Would like to know as well, I would assume 5W30 is a better choiceHello: Since your CTR is sees lots of track duty, did you consider a higher viscosity oil such 0w30 or 5w30?
If no/yes, share what steered you back to 0w20. Warranty concerns?
I am no oil subject matter expert, but based on the fact that, unliked the US manual, the UK owners manual (and for other countries as well) more specifically states that 0w20 is "formulated to improve fuel economy"; further, that if "Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 0w20 is not available (which appears to be formulated for the CTR but only available in Europe), to use 5w-30 or 0w30, makes make wan to consider a higher viscosity for the track.
Curious as to what the thinking process has been for the owners here with significant track duty.
New setup?Selling my Eibach 25mm RSB if anyone is interested:
https://www.civicx.com/threads/fs-nib-eibach-25mm-rear-sway-bar-170-obo.33384/
Nope, just thought I'd get more seat time with the suspension as is (stock with aftermarket springs only) before I do more stuff to it.New setup?
Thanks. I have seen people at least setup to a 0w-30 or 5w-30. I wish Honda would be more specific about track duty. I wonder what weight they were running during Ring testing in Germany.I switched to 5w-30. My mechanic who is also does HPDE suggested going 0w-40. The frequency is probably more important than the actual viscosity.
That is what I am leaning toward since I am not in cold weather.Would like to know as well, I would assume 5W30 is a better choice