I have a base rsx and I've been wanting to change my own oil to save a little bit of extra cash. Anyway, the base uses 5W-20 and the Type S uses 5w-30. I know it's a little bit thicker for the type S, right? for the engine difference. It's damn near impossible to find 5w-20 for my car. would it be okay to switch over to 5w-30 or is that not a good idea. The dealership said, no bueno. I could ruin the car if i switch. But I know once you got syn, you can't go back. What do you guys think?
I've read that 5w-20 is more a fuel saving measure.
Because it's thinner at operating temps you get ever-so-slightly better gas mileage which looks good for the EPA fuel economy ratings, but it's not necessarily as good for your engine life.
A few sites recommend you always use a 30 rather than 20 for operating weight; so you'd want to use a 5w30 for the base too.
I've read that 5w-20 is more a fuel saving measure.
Because it's thinner at operating temps you get ever-so-slightly better gas mileage which looks good for the EPA fuel economy ratings, but it's not necessarily as good for your engine life.
A few sites recommend you always use a 30 rather than 20 for operating weight; so you'd want to use a 5w30 for the base too.
It's not bad...and this has been talked to death in other threads...Honda is using 20 weight to boost their CAFE rating. It's not going to do anything horrific, but as the resident oil experts will tell you, 30 weight will provide better protection with little or no difference in fuel economy.
It's not bad...and this has been talked to death in other threads...Honda is using 20 weight to boost their CAFE rating. It's not going to do anything horrific, but as the resident oil experts will tell you, 30 weight will provide better protection with little or no difference in fuel economy.
i am using mobil 1 0w-20 synthetic and i love it. it seems to rev a lil smoother, been checking the levels about every two weeks..not burning any oil at all, have about 5500 miles without changing so far. gonna stick with it from now on.
i am using mobil 1 0w-20 synthetic and i love it. it seems to rev a lil smoother, been checking the levels about every two weeks..not burning any oil at all, have about 5500 miles without changing so far. gonna stick with it from now on.
only proally another 500 miles..then ill be around 10,000 total.. i have been checking it, oil seems to be pretty clean, still almost clear, and at proper levels, im not gonna go much over 6000 miles between changes though. i dont really drive my car hard either, may have a lil to do with it. i duno
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Acura RSX, ILX and Honda EP3 Forum
29.7M posts
179.4K members
Since 2001
A forum community dedicated to Acura RSX, ILX and Honda EP3 owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, K24 swaps, turbo kits, and more!