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jim
13-09-2014, 12:38 AM
Hi Guys,
Has anyone ever tried the mobil1 fully synthetic 0w-20 in the Honda?

hmetro24
13-09-2014, 03:05 PM
New engine use 0w-30 or thin oil , but after period of time, engines start wearing down(seals dries, cracks, compression drop ...) so its better to use thicker oils.Oil will start burning or leak...
Also different oil brand make change in fuel economy even if they have same viscosity. Weather, driving habit, traffic car condition and fuel also change fuel economy. its not just the oil. But it make a difference.
If you want to use thin oil, try to use 0w-30 or 0w-40 5-30. Thicker oil in summer , thinner in winter.

Fredoops
13-09-2014, 03:11 PM
All post 2009 Hondas either have 0w-20 or 5w-20 as OEM fill anyway.

So if you do have a late model honda you'll be fine.

However I personally would use 0w-30 and 5w30 instead if it's in spec.

Jasemas
14-09-2014, 09:11 PM
My honda jazz
has 10w 40 fill from ) factory

Fredoops
14-09-2014, 10:30 PM
^^no it doesn't. Unless your jazz was from 2 generations ago.

Honda haven't used thick oil for oem fill for years

amant02
16-09-2014, 08:43 AM
Yup hence the packaging has changed.

Looks super gay now.

Jasemas
16-09-2014, 07:08 PM
^^no it doesn't. Unless your jazz was from 2 generations ago.

Honda haven't used thick oil for oem fill for years

Then why on my service report that it says 10w-40 was used :S

curtis265
16-09-2014, 07:12 PM
Then why on my service report that it says 10w-40 was used :S

ohhhh dam u got jipped brah

androo
16-09-2014, 07:12 PM
Then why on my service report that it says 10w-40 was used :S

Dealer putting cheap oil in your car instead of OEM...

Jasemas
16-09-2014, 07:13 PM
Honda dealer lol
oh we ill tell them to put 5w 30 next service