Some confusion here about my last oil change. Don't know if it's worth raising a stink over. The work order shows 0W-20 was used. The tech put a 5W-20 oil change reminder sticker in the window. I have a 2012. Is it worth worrying over if it is 5W-20?

 

No, both are fine.

Next time just tell them what happened when you go in, get discount maybe?

 

Well, I know the 0W-20 would have to be fully synthetic and have longer life. The 5W-20 I am not sure of.

 

Technically, 5w-20 oil does not meet the warranty requirements for the 2012 fit. In practice, both offer very similar levels of protection to the engine and clearly 5w-20 was ok for the exact same engine in earlier years.

 

This is why it doesn't matter for warranty purposes. You could run 5W20 synthetic blend and it would still be ok as far as oil life is concerned.

You are fine.

 

^^ what wanderer said.

i used 5w20 on my 09 for 4yrs no issue. same engine.

 

Might be worth a free oil change...

 

so... is the stink you want a new sticker that says 0w-20 on it so it matches the work order? cause that's what they are going to tell you what happened to get rid of you.

In other words, no it's not worth it. don't be that guy.

 

If you paid the premium price for full synthetic but they only put a synthetic blend in, then I might say something. Otherwise I wouldn't worry about it to much.

 

yah, but the best way to go about this is the dealer dont confuse the customer by placing wrong labels.

 

I'd be happy you got 5 20

Doesn't burn oil as easy lol

 

My anecdotal evidence is that 0w20 protects slightly better against wear than 5w20 based on UOA sent to blackstone. Don't really have a problem with either weight burning oil, so not an issue for me.

That said, it's not a huge difference either way. And since the paperwork has the right weight for the warranty, I'd not worry about it.