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allbrandauto wrote:
...they do not make a 0-20 in conventional oil only in syn...
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Tvov wrote:
Read your manual closely - yes, it "recommends" synthetic oil, but it may not require it. My wife's new Ford recommends synthetic oil, but in small print it says dino oil is fine, and will not affect warranty.
At a minimum, while under warranty I would recommend going with the manual's recommendation.
(lots of recommendations being thrown around! lol)
Apr-27-2016 03:30 AM
Apr-27-2016 03:15 AM
lryrob9301 wrote:
It may surprise you but manufacturers went to 0w20 oil not for cold engine start lubrication but for fuel mileage. 0w20 reduces the drag imposed on the engine crankshaft running in the crankcase. This drag, called windage, reduction helps the engine produce more horsepower without increased fuel consumption, thus increasing miles per gallon. Vehicle manufacturers will do anything to reach federal mileage standards and this is one little thing that helps meet that goal. Actually 5w20 or 10w30 or 10w40 oil will run just fine in your Honda engine.
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mike brez wrote:want-a-be wrote:
We drive around 7000 miles a year. The temp. range for 0-20 is -20 to +100 degrees.
My son has been living up in Vt 10 min from the Canadian border running 0-20 and there are a lot of nights were it is way below -20 with the wind. So far so good.