2009 vs 2013 engine oil viscosity
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2009 vs 2013 engine oil viscosity
I've had my 2009 fit for 6 years. I've had 0 issues with it. I do the oil change myself. I always use 5w-20 because that's what the manual (https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...TK62009OMA.pdf) says to use.
I randomly came across a 2013 user's manual (https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...3/K61313OM.pdf) and it says to use 0w-20 oil.
Why are they different? The engines are the same.
I randomly came across a 2013 user's manual (https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...3/K61313OM.pdf) and it says to use 0w-20 oil.
Why are they different? The engines are the same.
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It used to be for climate reasons (On the 09-10 depending on where the car was destined to land the oil cap would say 0w20 or 5w20)
Yes the engines are identical between the 09-14. Feel free to use 0w on the 09, I do.
Yes the engines are identical between the 09-14. Feel free to use 0w on the 09, I do.
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I'm going to start using it during the winter. I wish I had been aware of the option before.
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