5w50 synthetic instead of 5w20
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I think you might only notice a difference in very cold weather. The
5W20 might allow the engine to crank faster...
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Re: 5w50 synthetic instead of 5w20
On 7 Jun 2005 06:00:30 -0700, "Professor" <briangriffey@sbcglobal.net>
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>I think you might only notice a difference in very cold weather. The
>5W20 might allow the engine to crank faster...
>
Why would that be since they are both 5W oils??
There has been a ton of debate on the 5W20 v 5W30 at
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com
wrote:
>I think you might only notice a difference in very cold weather. The
>5W20 might allow the engine to crank faster...
>
Why would that be since they are both 5W oils??
There has been a ton of debate on the 5W20 v 5W30 at
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com
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"Chris" <criro1961@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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> The technical manual for Honda Element recommends to use 5w20 oil
> engine.
> I would try to use 5w50 Castrol synthetic engine oil. Is that OK to
> substitute 5w20?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
Do you already have the oil? If so, use it. If not, I'd stick with 5w-30
year round or 10w-30 for the warmer months and 5w-30 for the colder months.
I know the concensus is pretty good regarding the 20 weight oils but I'll
stick with the other grades if not for better availability and value, for
better long term protection.
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> The original poster said 5W-Fifty, everyone else is talking about
> 5W-Thirty.
>
> Fifty is an invitation to damage and a warranty denial IMO.
I would never pick the fifty weight for a honda unless it was on its last
leg and burned a quart a week. But I probably also wouldn't waste it if I
came upon it somehow, especially now in the summer. Viscosity at operating
temperature is not that far apart.
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On 7 Jun 2005 13:20:02 -0700, jmattis@attglobal.net wrote:
>Well, I'm confused...
>
>The original poster said 5W-Fifty, everyone else is talking about
>5W-Thirty.
>
>Fifty is an invitation to damage and a warranty denial IMO.
My error on that.
So, getting back to the original point, I would not put 5W50 in a
Honda -- only 5W20 or 5W30.
>Well, I'm confused...
>
>The original poster said 5W-Fifty, everyone else is talking about
>5W-Thirty.
>
>Fifty is an invitation to damage and a warranty denial IMO.
My error on that.
So, getting back to the original point, I would not put 5W50 in a
Honda -- only 5W20 or 5W30.
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Chris wrote:
> The technical manual for Honda Element recommends to use 5w20 oil
> engine.
> I would try to use 5w50 Castrol synthetic engine oil. Is that OK to
> substitute 5w20?
um... no. 5w30 is the furthest id feel safe going.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
> The technical manual for Honda Element recommends to use 5w20 oil
> engine.
> I would try to use 5w50 Castrol synthetic engine oil. Is that OK to
> substitute 5w20?
um... no. 5w30 is the furthest id feel safe going.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
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