Castrol Edge Sport 5w-30 VS. FEO on 08' Honda Civic VTI

[philip_pc]

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After a ton of researching into all the different types of oils and what not on this forum and others also i finally made my change to trying out synthetic oil on my car.

Ive been using FEO for the entire time up till this service (30,000km) and i thought to myself "Mechanic charges 50 for FEO...." i was pretty sure i could pick up a few litres of edge for less than that, so this is what sparked the change.

Brought my own oil in for the service....yada yada yada, you know the rest, they changed it and yeah.
(still using OEM filter by the way with this oil)

these are just my own personal thoughts about it:
- the engine did sound noticeably quieter with the new oil (compared to new FEO)
- Driving back home from the mechanic the engine felt noticeably smoother/revved easier on 1st and 2nd then when i got it serviced with FEO
- When giving it a bit also, the engine didn't seem to make as much noise at the FEO (approx 5000,rpm)
- seemed to get to normal temperatures a TAD quicker then usual (from first start) i determined this by measuring how far i usually need to drive. Generally i go up the hill then down the road till the end (quiet long road) and then i would be at normal operating temp, with the new oil, i reached normal operating temps before i reached the bottom of the downhill.
- fuel consumption seems to be improved SLIGHTLY (may be me though)...usually i loose about 4 or so bars on my petrol gauge when i get to 100km distance. This time i got to 100km by 2 bars, but the next two DID disappear pretty quickly also (within the next 40km). Oh and usually id use 4 bars and get 100km without enthusiastic driving. But i gave it a little a few times with this new oil and acheived the above results.
- Sometimes the pedal seems to be a bit more responsive then when i was using FEO, but i only notice this sometimes, not always...


So these are just my opinions on this oil, and i thought, $50 for FEO or Edge, i might as well go the Synthetic one. I could be totally wrong about the above claims, may all be psychological, but just my opinions. Hope everyone enjoys the read, and hopefully it helps some people who are thinking of making the change but havent due to different opinions. I think i might be staying with this oil =)

[Limbo]

ps - FEO is under $30
Edge 5w30 is about $45 a bottle.

Synthetic is always the way to go

[philip_pc]

yeah that was the main thing that motivated me to change. i was gonna pay $50 for FEO anyways when i get car serviced, might as well put some better stuff in there

[cheapdouchebag]

im tempted to move to castol edge, but i dont know if i should wait untill my bottle of FEO for 35bucks 5litres runs out or should i switch now.

do you reckon this edge oil will work magic on a old n tired eg d-series engine?

[RtN]

well castrol edge 5w-30 actually contains cracked hydrocarbons or something like that so not actually fully composed synthetically. That's what ive been told, can't remember exact details but yeh nice write up i'm actually using 5w-30 edge myself. I prefer it over FEO and I used to get it for $35? $40? when there are sales at supercheap.

[aaronng]

When on sale at supercheap before, they used to go for $29.99. Excellent value. More recently, Edge 5w-30 tends to go for $35 during sales. Still good value as you are paying the same price as FEO but you are getting a vastly superior oil.

[philip_pc]

im tempted to move to castol edge, but i dont know if i should wait untill my bottle of FEO for 35bucks 5litres runs out or should i switch now.

do you reckon this edge oil will work magic on a old n tired eg d-series engine?

there might be, as previously before i got my new car i was driving an EK1...back in the days when they still sold the High performance FEO (red bottle one) i was always using that one. which i believe it is a semi-synthetic blend. then the days came where they no longer make the red bottle one and everything was changed to just premium FEO (today's yellow bottle)........At first i didn't seem to notice much of a change in response when i used the premium one (but i didn't know anything about oils back then), but after a couple months i managed to score a bottle of the red ones again at Mekong over at Canley (must be leftover stock of something), when i changed it again i seriously did feel a difference, pedal was alot more responsive..........so i guess if using a semi-synthetic blend made a noticeable difference, using the Castrol over FEO MIGHT give you somewhat improved response, but just don't expect too much hahaha, otherwise you might be disappointed

You prob could just sell the bottle of FEO you have now )if you want to make the change now), otherwise just wait till after you finish your FEO =)

[Limbo]

Pretty sure the FEO red label & yellow label are the same.
Both are a premium mineral made by Castrol (or was it Caltex, i can't rem now) for Honda

[mocchi]

5w-30w is the shiz. when's next sale on? stocking up on castrol goodness is always good.

[aaronng]

there might be, as previously before i got my new car i was driving an EK1...back in the days when they still sold the High performance FEO (red bottle one) i was always using that one. which i believe it is a semi-synthetic blend. then the days came where they no longer make the red bottle one and everything was changed to just premium FEO (today's yellow bottle)........At first i didn't seem to notice much of a change in response when i used the premium one (but i didn't know anything about oils back then), but after a couple months i managed to score a bottle of the red ones again at Mekong over at Canley (must be leftover stock of something), when i changed it again i seriously did feel a difference, pedal was alot more responsive..........so i guess if using a semi-synthetic blend made a noticeable difference, using the Castrol over FEO MIGHT give you somewhat improved response, but just don't expect too much hahaha, otherwise you might be disappointed

You prob could just sell the bottle of FEO you have now )if you want to make the change now), otherwise just wait till after you finish your FEO =)

The red and yellow FEO are exactly the same (mineral oil made by Caltex). You were just feeling the effect of an engine with freshly changed oil. :)

[androo]

I use edge. Good oil. I don't know how it runs on other oils though because as soon as I bought my car I changed it straight away. Thinking of trying other oils but this thread is making stick with it lol

I bought it for $45 though. Can't wait for one of the sales you guys are talking about though!

[philip_pc]

just picked up another 2 bottles this morning 8-)

[ajbm]

anyone know if castrol edge 5w 30 is better than shell ultra 5w 40?
shell ones are more dearer, so does this mean its better quality?

[cheapdouchebag]

just picked up another 2 bottles this morning 8-)

same here mate
supercheap was on sale today was great
did a engine oil change and oil filter, anyone notice repco oil filters work better than them ryco ones? bit unrelated but yeah has to do with oil change.
loving edge right now, did it today with a pre-engine flush from nuloan, way more responsive to what i want the car to do.
and im back on steelies =[

[RtN]

Just bought another bottle, and checked my oil. Still very close to 2nd hole(full) after 5,000 KMs.

[power_of_dreams]

switched to edge after using honda oils at 50k.
very noticeable difference for me.
alot more free revving and my fuel consumption has gone down a considerable amount.

[philip_pc]

same here, those were the first things i noticed as well

[89lude]

i was at super cheap and castrol edge was 68 dollars a 5L bottle? where are you guys getting it for 35-45?

[aaronng]

i was at super cheap and castrol edge was 68 dollars a 5L bottle? where are you guys getting it for 35-45?

Were you looking at the 0w-40? The 5w-30 is $35 during supercheapauto sales and about $45 during 20% off sales. Normal price should be about $55-60

[Frost_FD]

Serviced my car with castrol edge 5w -30 and noticed my engine working harder than before... so far not impressed, fuel usuage seems to be abit more.

always been using mobil1 5w-50

[tinymoon]

I am running my FD1 on Valvoline 5W-40 with 10$ Cashback. According to oilbible website, most of guys there recommend to use 5W-40 or 5W-30. Surely, will give Castro a try next oil change

[migoreng]

Someone from Hannys told me Honda FEO is semi synthetic.
Since when?

[Tai]

FEO is mineral based.

I'm pretty sure Catrol Edge 5-30 is hydro cracked to synthetic properties ( don't quote me on that lol )

[migoreng]

Hannys is a Honda specialist. Why would they tell me Honda oil is semi syn?

[aaronng]

Hannys is a Honda specialist. Why would they tell me Honda oil is semi syn?

Honda FEO in Australia is fully mineral. Only the overseas Honda oil is semi-synthetic.

[dc2r-0636]

Serviced my car with castrol edge 5w -30 and noticed my engine working harder than before... so far not impressed, fuel usuage seems to be abit more.

always been using mobil1 5w-50

5w-50 seems abit too thick for a fd1.... your engine should run better with the 5-30

[m3ntAL_l2]

whats the RRP for FEOs atm?

Supercheap is having another sale atm Castrol for $41

[migoreng]

FEO is around $40 for 5L
I saw Edge for sale too for $41 on the Supercheapauto site last night. Any idea how often are the $35 castrol edge sales? Supercheap/repco had them late last year.

[m3ntAL_l2]

$35 sale only happened once since mid last yr? from memory

[migoreng]

For 10 days only Supercheapauto has 5w30 Edge 5L for $40
O.o !!

[gumus89]

Got myself two bottles of the stuff.

FEO is $44 incl GST in Adelaide.
The Edge was $39. Better oil, cheaper, no brainer.
Just gotta hope that I dont leak oil after my service and they have another special within a year :P

[Euro08Jaz]

I used to use edge sport now i'm using regular. No difference.

[Tai]

regular what?

No difference in what way?

[Euro08Jaz]

Its only been a couple hundred K's, sorry I mean regular as in whatever honda puts into it during service, I was disorganized and didnt have time to buy the edge sport. But as far as performance or the time it takes to reach operating temp I cant feel or see any noticeable difference.

I feel the best way to promote engine life in regards to oil is change every 5000k's. I'll probably change back in the after exams.

[Autobot]

has anybody ever tried Penrite oil?.....tried it awhile back & liked it, great engine response, smoother & quiter ride...any thoughts anyone?

[nigs]

Honda now have a SUPER FEO oil, which is 5w-30 FULL SYN.

I think I paid $53