Can Euro take 20 weighted oils

[tron07]

5W-20?? or 0W-20?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_oil#Grades_of_motor_oil

Many new vehicles are marked to use 5W-20 oil (Honda, Ford and more recently Toyota). Some ultra fuel efficient and hybrid vehicles are marked to use 0W-20 oil.

[yfin]

I am sure the answer is yes. The manual has a chart of oils you can use and 0w-20 is there from memory.

It is probably ok for winter but doesn't give enough hot weather protection. It is best to stick with the recommended weight of 30 or 40 weight

[aaronng]

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1200/viscosityfo1.jpg
Yes based on this chart from the manual. But when you read all the oil consumption problems that TSX owners suffer after their dealer put in 0w-20 into their car, it makes you think twice.

The only reason to use 0w-20 is to achieve higher EPA rated fuel consumption numbers. Some race engines also use 0w-20 to get as much power as possible, but the engines are rebuilt after every few races.

[tony1234]

I was told by the guys at Honda service that 5W30 is good for winter but they suggested i go for 5W40 in summer.They did mention something about oil consumption with the 5W30 grade in summer,particularly with highway driving.

[hip]

If you plan to keep your Euro awhile, consider a synthetic blend. You can stay with the recommended weight and possibly see an improvement in your fuel mileage.

I've been using Mobil 1 5w-20 since my first oil change and other than the cost, am very satisfied - especially with the mileage. Best of all, lubrication is superior.

BTW, I use the same weight all year long and with summer temperatures this week between 110F-114F (43C-46C), I see no issues.