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Good News! I am running 0w-20 Mobil 1 Extended Performance in the car and there's been no issues. It hasn't blown up yet!

Thanks for all of the info. Oil wouldn't be fun if everyone had the same boring opinions and everyone acted on the seemingly common knowledge that any quality oil is likely to perform equally with any other.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">HTO-06 was created for the first-gen RDX, at the time the only turbo Honda ever sold in the US ever. They wouldn't offer another turbo until the 2016 Civic. When Honda...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by CT8</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is wrong with the dealers oil?</div></div> I'm a sure nothing at all. I've just been running Mobil 1 EP in my cars and it's performed well in the UOAs that I've done. I figure...

I am taking my new-to-me 2015 Acura TLX V6 to the dealer for a service bulletin on Friday and it's also due for an oil change. I will plan to take it to my personal mechanic for all non-warranty and service, but it seems silly to not just have the oil changed while it's at the dealership...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by noclutch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OP- I have the same car ( though SHAWD) and knock on wood, basicly love it. Had a few issues to get sorted out under warranty (highway speed vibration, HPFP replaced) and got a...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by deven</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you a member on acurazine? Apparently a lot of people there recommend against buying a 2015 TLX.</div></div> I am a member there and you're correct that the 2015 TLX isn't a...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by HangFire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Replaced the PCV valve yet? A stuck PCV Valve caused oil consumption in my 05 Pilot 3.5L. Replaced it, problem solved, no more need to add between oil changes.</div></div> <div...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by y_p_w</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's sludging. Either solved by frequent oil changes (one of the few reasons to do so) or by using a better oil. I haven't heard of the Honda VCM issue in newer engines, whether...

I recently purchased a 2015 TLX with the 3.5L V6 that has variable cylinder management (VCM). I installed an S-VCM Controller to disable the VCM (it's a totally different car now and now drives exactly like a performance luxury car should), but one of the things that can be caused by the VCM is...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shannow</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In BITOG mixology (they call it blending, but that's what oil manufacturers do), everyone expects that additives and the like behave linearly, and cumulatively...i.e. half of this...

All of the oils in play are Mobil 1 EP so I would think that it wouldn't upset the additives too much to mix. I tend to be conservative and wouldn't mix brands or even Mobil 1 with M1 High Mileage with M1 EP. I almost grabbed two quarts of 10w-30. I live in Washington State so the climate is...

I have a service appointment scheduled next week for my 2004 Toyota Sequoia so I tried to pick up my normal 7 quarts of Mobil 1 5w-30 Extended Performance and Walmart didn't have any individual quarts so I just brought home the 5 quart jug. I also run 0w-20 in my 2008 Civic and I always have a...

It seems that in the context of a 7 minute commute where the oil will likely not reach operating temperature a 0w or 5w oil would make the most sense as it will still be thicker than a 30, 40, or 50 weight at operating temperature. If the car is driving outside the short commute in a way that...

Sounds like I can't go wrong with 0w-20 Mobil EP in my 08 Honda Civic. The OLM generally directs an oil change about 7,500 miles and it often takes me a little longer to actually get it done. I like the EP because I have done some analysis in my 04 Toyota Sequoia using 5w-30 and it was going...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BikeWhisperer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would use Valvoline MaxLife from this point out in 5w-20 or 5w-30 to help maintain that seal. </div></div> Probably a good solution.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chris Meutsch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What's your question? You're right, BTW. Both are excellent oils and I've pushed the 5w20 to a confirmed 12k analysis report that said it was fine. </div></div> I guess I am...

I am currently running 5w-20 in my 08 Civic and purchased 0w-20 this past weekend in anticipation of the next change. Both oils are Mobil 1 Extended Performance. From what I know about oils the two oils are functionally identical at operating temperatures but the 0w will be thinner at startup...

Against all odds the auto-rx treatment seems to have worked for the rear main seal. I think the small oil capacity of the car may have offset using the wrong application and only using one bottle. The car was leaking about a half quart per week during the treatment and seems to have pretty much...

I had my friend double check the owners manual and it says 0w-20 if available but 5w-20 or 30 can be used. I was going with what he told me...question answered.