5w50 synthetic instead of 5w20
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 |
I think you might only notice a difference in very cold weather. The
5W20 might allow the engine to crank faster... Professor www.telstar-electronics.com Got LEDs? |
On 7 Jun 2005 06:00:30 -0700, "Professor" >
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 |
"Chris" > wrote in message ... > 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. |
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. |
> 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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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 |
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