The Oil Thread

[Gruber]

That and the fact that one would need to be cold starting below -35C/-31F for 0w to have any value. The 0w20 spec is Honda chasing a dynamic viscosity.

Why is Honda chasing a dynamic viscosity?

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[Zodd]

Why is Honda chasing a dynamic viscosity?

for the MPG war

 

[Design]

Latest UOA attached. Mobile 1 EP 0W-20. I wanted another readout after upgrading from the K-Tuner Base Map to TSP.

Sample taken within 30 min following an 11 mile drive. Driven mostly on Map 2.

 

[Dario1101]

Hey y'all! It's been a whole year since I last changed my oil. I normally change it every 6 months. I went ahead and did it with Amazon Basic 0W-20 Synthetic oil, the same one I sent in for a fresh analysis when I first got it. I think this oil reading will be the first time I did a full run with the Amazon oil, so it's gonna be interesting to see the results. Of course, I haven't driven much the last 9 months (have any of us?) but I've driven enough that the oil got a little more than 5500 miles of use. Can't wait for the report!

 

[Dario1101]

Here's my report! And that's the last time I'll be changing the oil in this car since I will be selling this current car and getting a new one. What a good run I had in maintaining the engine for the last three and a half years and 36k miles. Woohoo.

 

[MarcOTT]

Good to see Amazon Basic Synthetic oil performs well, it's not all about the oil brand but mainly the OCI. Go save some money and buy Amazon, Pep Boys, O'Reilly or even WalMart brand synthetic oils. Thanks .

 

[Polekitty]

Ok maybe a stupid question. What's wrong with using the Honda Full Syn oil that the dealer does? it can't be the price. I just looked up all of my receipts and it doesn't cost much at all. Am I missing something?

 

[Rob2112]

I don't think you're missing anything at all I think it's just all about preference.
There has always been oil brand wars...lol
If you are good with what you are using so be it.
https://www.27won.com/blog/the-great-oil-debate-civicx

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