Type R and VTEC owners

Gibbo · 5 Dec 2013 at 00:05

Simon said:
The formulation used for that product has Porsche A40 approval (so has ran in Porsches approval test, which as you can imagine, is pretty severe), it also meets one of the most demanding specifications VW 505 01 which is for VW PD engines. Using oils without this spec can literally cause the cams to wear away due to the massive pressures due to the cam driven unit injectors. It's good stuff.

I use it in my S2000 on the track.

According to Castrol website only 5W-40 has A40 approval and the turbo diesel version does not list A40 approval.

Is it just a case they are both same oil and on the diesel branded version they don't list the Porsche approval as Porsche don't do diesel cars?

Simon · 5 Dec 2013 at 10:41

Its a marketing rather than technical reason why A40 its not on the bottle, the key specification on there is VW 505 01 which the non diesel product doesnt have. Most people would get confused with a turbo diesel product having a Porsche spec.

Porsche have one diesel, the Cayenne V6 diesel but this asks for the Porsche C30 spec but this is the same as VW 504 507.

NathWraith · 5 Dec 2013 at 14:50

Are we still talking about oil.

I got a neo chrome $wag gear knob for my birthday for the CRZ.

420

Kaktus69 · 8 Dec 2013 at 23:57

Is this way overpriced or about right for a facelift CTR?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...edcars/model/civic/radius/10/page/1?logcode=p

Something Else · 9 Dec 2013 at 00:06

Happened a couple months back, not my car, my friends.

He was travelling straight on, had right of way. Focus can be seen in the background turned right crossing my friends path causing him to hit the Focus while trying to avoid him by turning left. No one was hurt.

Insurance have sided with my friend and the police report stated it was 100% the Focus drivers fault.

Got paid out a decent amount for the car but its a shame as it was a really nice example. 52k, premier edition on an 06 plate.

Now he is looking at FN2's as EP3 insurance has doubled for him.

rjk · 9 Dec 2013 at 09:04

Kaktus69 said:
Is this way overpriced or about right for a facelift CTR?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...edcars/model/civic/radius/10/page/1?logcode=p

seems about right for a decent facelift. could probably get them down to 4k and then it would be around spot on i reckon.

JasonM · 9 Dec 2013 at 10:12

Re accident picture. CTR looks a strong car in crash when you compare to the Focus.

TaKeN · 9 Dec 2013 at 17:48

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/general-discussion/110293-oil.html

Just lol.

rjk · 9 Dec 2013 at 18:07

set Simon on them quick

Xellos · 10 Dec 2013 at 08:45

Can't wait till I get a DC5, just waiting for my Evo to sell

It's been a while since I've had some VTEC action...

bJN · 10 Dec 2013 at 11:16

Xellos said:
Can't wait till I get a DC5, just waiting for my Evo to sell

It's been a while since I've had some VTEC action...

I expect I won't ever stop smiling whenever I get in mine every single day

Vita · 10 Dec 2013 at 11:25

Pheonix yellow dc2 on the bay. '96 spec. Looks nice.

-Ad- · 10 Dec 2013 at 12:22

Vita said:
Pheonix yellow dc2 on the bay. '96 spec. Looks nice.

Looks ok, has some fairly standard cheap 'mods' and pictures taken with a Tesco Value Potato

bledd · 10 Dec 2013 at 15:41

Vita said:
Pheonix yellow dc2 on the bay. '96 spec. Looks nice.

Saint Matt has his K20 Yellow DC2 up for sale too. Looks AWESOME

cmt3 · 10 Dec 2013 at 22:57

Hey guys, use to own an EP3.
Thought I'd ask if anyone can recommend a good oil for my jazz? Looking at 5w40.
Thanks.

TaKeN · 11 Dec 2013 at 10:46

Well.. going by what Simon has taught me. Castrol Edge.

It's usually on offer at Halfords or Euro car parts.

Uncle_Gravy · 12 Dec 2013 at 15:26

S2000,

Another post of many about a car I'd like to buy in the very near future, and just had a look at insurance prices these are now on my list.

What do I need to know, so far all I know is a 2006 GT is the car to go for? Are they much difference to 03-05 cars?

Cheers.

Dup · 12 Dec 2013 at 15:35

On the S2000 theme, also I car I would love to own in the future, this sounds lovely. Although compressor stall doesn't sound too great...

Simon · 12 Dec 2013 at 15:36

Post March 2006 has expensive tax.

Look on s2ki.com and read the FAQ, it is very comprehensive.

Uncle_Gravy · 12 Dec 2013 at 15:43

Simon said:
Post March 2006 has expensive tax.

Look on s2ki.com and read the FAQ, it is very comprehensive.

Cheers, I'll have a gander