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Re: Oil For Accord ?
| TeGGeR® | 26 Apr 2006 11:27 |
>>> Hello:
>>>
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> Not all 5W-20 is synthetic blend, is it?
I thought it was. That's how they can maintain film strength with such a
low viscosity.
>>> How critical is this ?
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> I've seen Mobil 1 5W-20 before but it is still not common here in the
> Baltimore area. Still see the 10W30 everywhere.
It doesn't get that cold where you are, does it? If it's regularly above
freezing, you can use 10W30. 5W-30 is really only for places that get very
cold temperatures, like my area. We can see as low as -20F.
However, your car is probably intended to use GF-4 oils (your manual should
say), so make sure the 10W-30 you buy complies with the GF-4 standard (read
the label). GF-4 engines have different camshaft coatings than engines
intended for GF-3.
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| Dave L | 26 Apr 2006 02:31 |
>> Hello:
>>
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> Late-model Hondas specify this. It's a part-synthetic. It's for fuel
> economy.
Not all 5W-20 is synthetic blend, is it?
>> How critical is this ?
>
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> Mobil 1. 5W-20 is becoming more common though, with most places now
> stocking it.
I've seen Mobil 1 5W-20 before but it is still not common here in the
Baltimore area. Still see the 10W30 everywhere.
-Dave
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| TeGGeR® | 26 Apr 2006 01:16 |
> Hello:
>
> Have an Accord, 6 cyl, 2005.
>
> Manual says to use 5W 20 oil, a bit surprisingly.
Late-model Hondas specify this. It's a part-synthetic. It's for fuel
economy.
> How critical is this ?
Mmm...not very.
> If I use, due to 5W 20 not being available, e.g., 5W 30, or 10W 30, any
> potential problems ?
5W-30 is fine. You could even use something like straight synthetic, like
Mobil 1. 5W-20 is becoming more common though, with most places now
stocking it.
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| Robert11 | 25 Apr 2006 23:41 |
Hello:
Have an Accord, 6 cyl, 2005.
Manual says to use 5W 20 oil, a bit surprisingly.
How critical is this ?
If I use, due to 5W 20 not being available, e.g., 5W 30, or 10W 30, any
potential problems ?
Thanks,
Bob
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