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Old June 7th 05, 12:43 PM
Chris
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Default 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
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Old June 7th 05, 02:00 PM
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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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Old June 7th 05, 04:13 PM
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On 7 Jun 2005 06:00:30 -0700, "Professor" >
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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


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Old June 7th 05, 07:01 PM
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"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.


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Old June 7th 05, 09:20 PM
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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.

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Old June 7th 05, 09:39 PM
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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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Old June 8th 05, 04:18 AM
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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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