Synthetic or Mineral oil ?
#1
Synthetic or Mineral oil ?
Has anyone changed from stock mineral oil to fully synthetic ?. My Jazz is going for a 30,000 kms service next week and I'm thinking of changing to synthetic. Any experiences ? Worth the extra expense ? Comments please. Alan
#2
Alan - go for it. Also a friendly forum search will uncover many, many opinions.
Here's a good start: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-comments.html
Here's a good start: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-comments.html
#6
5-20, 5-30 it doesn't make a difference, it's better. By the way, North America is the only location using 5w-20, it's just to try to satisfy C.A.F.E. standards for the U.S. It's just a hair lighter than most other oil weights. You decide.
#8
Yeah. That's a bit harsh, no? I run synthetic - the extra cost is really a couple cups of coffee out.
But I could run normal oil and be fine with it. Honda would specify if that wasn't appropriate.
But I could run normal oil and be fine with it. Honda would specify if that wasn't appropriate.
#9
Just make sure you use oil...lol
Mineral is very popular with the Motorcycle crowd and the (Motul especially) as far as synthetic Mobil 1 seems preferred with high RPM or Turbo apps.
Mineral is very popular with the Motorcycle crowd and the (Motul especially) as far as synthetic Mobil 1 seems preferred with high RPM or Turbo apps.
Last edited by Nukedog; 05-27-2011 at 07:41 AM.
#10
I've been using Mobil 1 0W-20 for my 2009 since when I first got it. Runs great, no problems. I'm not a full believer in synthetic oil, I really believe regular dino oil is just as good at the regular interval specificed by the car. But just like some people who prefer to drinks Peet's coffee rather than the liquor store brew, it's just a luxury item I like to buy.
I do get a wierd engine whirling sound when I accelerate though...hmm.. maybe it's the thin oil I'm using...haha...
I do get a wierd engine whirling sound when I accelerate though...hmm.. maybe it's the thin oil I'm using...haha...
#16
mpg after switching to it?
Thanks
Last edited by phenoyz; 06-15-2011 at 04:20 PM.
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#18
Whilst Mobile1 has the reputation, to avoid any conflicts with the warranty I'm going with the Honda Fully synthetic - Code No. SL 5W40. I don't think that Honda makes oils and seem to remember reading somewhere that their oils are re-badged Mobil products.
#19
Having dealt with a few car dealers in Thailand myself I would agree with you on this. Best to take car to dealer for all scheduled maintenance using all Honda parts and fluids to avoid any issues. Anyway service prices are so cheap there anyway it doesn't pay to do yourself. I got spoiled when I lived there, full detail inside and outside on my HiLux 4x4 for only USD$2
Does Honda recommend 5W40 for the Jazz? Seems very heavy oil, I would have thought 5W30
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#20
Just looked at the Honda "Fixed Price" service booklet ( which covers all Honda models )and they list 3 oil types - SL/CF 5W40 ( fully synthetic ), SM 5W30 ( mineral ), and SL 10W30 ( maybe for transmission but the writing is in Thai )however they don't specify car types for each.