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Originally Posted by ctechbob Originally Posted by 35mm Originally Posted by ctechbob HT-06 is such an old spec that it has probably been surpassed by most modern oils. Not sure I would worry about it much as long as you're using a decent quality proper weight oil. Well I've been using either...

Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog Although Magnatec doesn't say HTO-06, it is probably OK to use since the newer oil specs have to take DI into account, and TGDI engines which are MUCH more demanding with oil than your RDX. I don't think your RDX is DI. Even if you can't change your own...

Originally Posted by ctechbob HT-06 is such an old spec that it has probably been surpassed by most modern oils. Not sure I would worry about it much as long as you're using a decent quality proper weight oil. Well I've been using either 5W-20 or 5W-30 in and around So. Cal. Are you suggesting...

Originally Posted by justintendo Are you able to bring your own oil/filter? His price is very high for just an oil change. You could get your own mobil 1 from walmart and take advantage of their spring and fall rebates. Comes out to about 12-15 dollars for a 5 quart jug and 5 dollars for each...

I need some advice about engine oil for my 2007 Acura RDX (with only 48K miles). The 2007 RDX manual recommends Mobil 1 or an equivalent oil that satisfies the 'Honda/Acura HTO-06' requirements for the RDX's turbo engine. Up to now I've be taking the RDX to my local gas station's repair shop for...