add 10w-30 on 17Hatch ok??

[sonicBOOMgray]

I can't make it to the dealer for my free oil changes and haven't checked if I am low but the civic calls for 0w-20 but is it ok to add 10w-30 full synthetic, if I need to, until I can make it for the FF oil change. Any chance my break-in will be compromised with the heavy add pack of the full synthetic messing with the assembly lube in the FF?

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[parshisa]

I can't make it to the dealer for my free oil changes and haven't checked if I am low but the civic calls for 0w-20 but is it ok to add 10w-30 full synthetic, if I need to, until I can make it for the FF oil change. Any chance my break-in will be compromised with the heavy add pack of the full synthetic messing with the assembly lube in the FF?

No issues doing that at all. Although I doubt you need to, instead you might need to draw some oil as it is likely fuel diluted. Check the level before adding any oil

 

[hawk02]

Should be fine

 

[NorthernEX-T]

I certainly wouldn't lol

 

[d1zguy]

It's fine for summer use. I'd go down to 0w-30 for winter usage to get it moving faster.

 

[PolishedLX]

In my case, I ended up going with Honda 0w-20 at the dealer. I wanted to extend the break-in for one, #2, use the same oil for 2 consecutive oil changes so I don't shock the system and experience a loss in synergy. Worked out well, I plan on using this for the next 2 oil changes and build this monster "synergical monster" of a 1.5 liter that will never use oil nor burn any.

 

[Dr_Drache]

In my case, I ended up going with Honda 0w-20 at the dealer. I wanted to extend the break-in for one, #2, use the same oil for 2 consecutive oil changes so I don't shock the system and experience a loss in synergy. Worked out well, I plan on using this for the next 2 oil changes and build this monster "synergical monster" of a 1.5 liter that will never use oil nor burn any.

meaningless buzzwords? loss in synergy? is this a yoga class?

 

[motoguy128]

30W is fine for adding a little if you are actually low, but if you are close to the service interval and it's not at or below the low mark, I wouldn't bother.

After that, I'd stick with 0W20. 0W is good for cold starts, even if it's only 50F outside, still going to flow better. the oil passages and oil pump were designed for 20W, so I'd stick to that. If you use 30W, oil may not flow as well and will probably cost you a little bit of power due to increased drag.

 

[fitter_here]

I always use 5W30 synthetic, year long

 

[andromeda]

What part of 0W-20 don't you understand ?! This is what Honda specifies for the car and engine they designed. This is what's intended for the lube system ( oil pump, oil ways, bearings, etc. ). Other viscosities are likely to have different flow rates, cooling, lube protection, etc. Why are some tempted to go to higher incorrect viscosities ?

 

[fitter_here]

What part of 0W-20 don't you understand ?! This is what Honda specifies for the car and engine they designed. This is what's intended for the lube system ( oil pump, oil ways, bearings, etc. ). Other viscosities are likely to have different flow rates, cooling, lube protection, etc. Why are some tempted to go to higher incorrect viscosities ?

Honda (or any car company) doesn't build engines around oil specs, they build engines and recommend the type of oil that can be used. If you look in other countries the same engines, Honda recommend 5w30

 

[PolishedLX]

What part of 0W-20 don't you understand ?! This is what Honda specifies for the car and engine they designed. This is what's intended for the lube system ( oil pump, oil ways, bearings, etc. ). Other viscosities are likely to have different flow rates, cooling, lube protection, etc. Why are some tempted to go to higher incorrect viscosities ?

Update: I preserved the sanctity of whatever assembly lube is left of the FF by changing the oil at 5800 miles!! with Honda SS 0w-20.

 

[motoguy128]

Honda (or any car company) doesn't build engines around oil specs, they build engines and recommend the type of oil that can be used. If you look in other countries the same engines, Honda recommend 5w30

That's interesting. I had assumed they optimized the oil passages for lower viscosity 20W. But maybe oil weight isn't all that critical. Not within the difference of 20W and 30W at the high temps they run these engines for economy.

 

[fitter_here]

That's interesting. I had assumed they optimized the oil passages for lower viscosity 20W. But maybe oil weight isn't all that critical. Not within the difference of 20W and 30W at the high temps they run these engines for economy.

Have a look here:
https://hondakarma.com/guides/honda-civic-lubricants-and-fluids.1815/

 

[NorthernEX-T]

You guys are crazy running 5W & 10W, you know they make 0-30 0-40 viscosities right? lol smh.

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