Honda Gets Serious About Engine Oil

Formula R represents the first time HRC has offered a dedicated oil line for street and track use under its own brand. The company says the product was engineered with the same technology used in professional motorsports, including the Acura ARX-06 IMSA GTP race car and Civic Type R TCR program. According to HRC, the oil provides high thermal stability, reduced engine wear, and consistent performance under heavy load—attributes refined through endurance and competition testing.

The Phillips 66-developed formulation will be offered in six viscosity grades—0W-16, 0W-20, 0W-40, 5W-20, 5W-30, and 10W-30—to suit a variety of Honda and Acura engines. The 0W-40 blend is the same specification used by the IMSA championship-winning Civic Type R TCR race car. HRC says all versions of Formula R meet or exceed API SP and GF-7A certification standards, ensuring compatibility with both new and existing service programs at dealerships.

“HRC and Phillips 66 have built trust through years of competition together,” said Jon Ikeda, senior vice president of HRC US. “Formula R brings that same championship-level protection and performance to our customers, whether they’re at the racetrack or on their daily commute.”

Formula R will initially be distributed through authorized Honda and Acura dealers, with performance models such as the Civic Type R and Integra Type S expected to be early adopters.

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