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Title: Using 0W-20 oil... Post by: striktlyaccord on January 05, 2011, 01:30:42 AM Another interesting article by HeelToe Auto regarding the use of 0W-20 oil in Hondas and Acuras. Apparently, Honda sent out official paperwork stating that it is possible. Check out the diagrams in the article for further clarification. I just wonder what "milder conditions" entails?
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/pitboard/?p=803&utm_source=Heeltoe+List%3A+Email+Contact+for+specials%2C+new+products%2C+and+news%21&utm_campaign=ffd0817d8c-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email (http://www.heeltoeauto.com/pitboard/?p=803&utm_source=Heeltoe+List%3A+Email+Contact+for+specials%2C+new+products%2C+and+news%21&utm_campaign=ffd0817d8c-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email) Title: Re: Using 0W-20 oil... Post by: Jeff Likes Bagels on January 05, 2011, 01:54:33 AM That's an interesting chart. Looks like the Si is the only one left that still uses 5W-30. That's what I'm currently using because of the warmer Florida weather.
How much better is 0W-20 compared to 5W-20 on startup? I wonder if 0W-30 would be a good option for protecting at startup and operating temperatures. Title: Re: Using 0W-20 oil... Post by: timot_one on January 06, 2011, 08:19:12 AM I remember Rick used 0W20, but he lives in Texas. I would stick with at least 5W20 in your motor Dave. Jeff, since you live in a warmer climate, you may get away with 0W20. I do want to point out that the chart does not list the Accord. It is not a fair comparison with a TSX since that takes 5W30. I run 10W30 in my motor right now for the record.
Title: Re: Using 0W-20 oil... Post by: striktlyaccord on January 07, 2011, 01:22:24 AM Yeh, I figured that "milder conditions" had to do with warmer temps. depending on where people live. I'd be a little worried about using a 0W oil in the cold New England area.
Tim, the chart actually does list the Accord. Look at the 2nd chart with all the Hondas, not Acuras. Title: Re: Using 0W-20 oil... Post by: timot_one on January 07, 2011, 08:07:29 AM I didn't see the 2nd chart. I'll have to look again.
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