Recent content by Colin_Southern

Thanks everyone (again) - I appreciate your responses. In the end I "lucked in" and actually found some genuine Honda 10W30 - so I've grabbed a couple of litres of that. It's been an interesting exercise - and I've learned a lot more about oils in the meantime. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by Eddie If HONDA spects 10w30 then I'd use Mobil 1 in 10w30. Ed Would be great ... if I could get it here.

Thanks. Originally Posted by dnewton3 The owner's manual states either 30 grade, 10w-30, or 5w-30. SJ or later (which is pretty wide for the spec range). There have been a LOT of lube improvements since SJ. Yep. I'm outside of the temperature range for 30 grade though. Quote I, too, don't...

Originally Posted by tundraotto Originally Posted by Colin_Southern Thanks folks - I'm more confused than ever, but now on a much higher level! OK - 3 choices. Which would be better? - Mobil One 0W-40 - Mobil One 5W-50 - Mobil One 5W-30 ESP How many hours a year do you run it? Just to...

Thanks folks - I'm more confused than ever, but now on a much higher level! OK - 3 choices. Which would be better? - Mobil One 0W-40 - Mobil One 5W-50 - Mobil One 5W-30 ESP

Hi folks, I have a Honda EU2000i portable generator that I keep for emergency use. I change the oil in it at this time of year every year (or more frequently if it's been used for quite a few hours). The official book says to use a 10W-30 oil - and I have been - but now I can't get it. I'm...