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Does anyone know if/where to find specs like efficiency ratings and bypass valve settings for the factory Honda filters? Especially the made in Japan version.

Great info about the My Garage, I will do that for sure!

You would have to find out your local laws to know for sure but I’m willing to bet 30-35 in a 40 will not be breaking any laws. I have to ask thou. Do you think going 30-35 rather than 40 is going to make much difference as far as wear and tear(I assume that’s why your driving slow given your...

Can confirm this. Me and a buddy went in May(had a great time) but lots of people(other Canadians) gave me remarks that they wouldn’t travel to the US for political reasons that I think are silly and won’t get into here. I love America and what it stands for, I hate seeing this Canada / USA...

Ya, you and 5 other people 😂

Wow, lots of great info here guys, thanks very much. I don’t have time to respond to some of the individual replies currently but I will come back and do so later. Currently I’m liking the idea of just running VRP 0W20 since it is API aprroved. My wife picked the car up today while I was...

Can get them in Canada but they don't exist for the J35Y8 engine.

It is tempting, I have VRP 5W30 in my truck right now. I like the idea that the crankcase should stay very clean using VRP but I haven't been able to find a VOA for VRP 0W20 to see how it compares.

I didn't think the ESP 0W20 had the seal, I'll have to look into that. I assumed "the seal" means approval.

I'm open to other options FYI

Ok so I feel a little silly starting a "what oil" thread as I've always been in the camp of using any approved synthetic and change it often. But having a brand new car and the fact modern engines with "tech" like DI, VCM and turbos(no turbo here) have me possibly reconsidering. The Car: 2025...

Thank you for this information. I’ve been debating using 0w30 ESP in my new Honda pilot also so this would simplify things only having one oil to stock but not a big deal either way.

I wasn’t planning on doing a UOA with the VRP but I could do that for sure!

The M1 0w40 was run from Jan 25 to Apr 13 The Kirkland was run from Apr 13 to Jul 14 So yes the the M1 would have had more cold starts for sure, great job picking that up, I was going going to mention that in the OP and should have.

I noticed the Iron as well. I think another UOA would have to be done to confirm that result in my opinion. I guess the question is, stick with 200hrs and Kirkland or go longer with the M1 0W40

My interpertation is the M1 0W40 at 239hrs has more additive pack left and higher TBN than the Kirkland at 198hrs. Maybe I go 300hrs on the M1 0W40? I do live pretty far north, can see temps as low as -40C/F so perhaps some benefit with the 0W in the winter as well.

UOA from my 2020 Ford F350 7.3L Gas The truck spends more time idling than driving so I base my OCI on hours rather than mileage. About 4 years ago I decided to just use Kirkland 5w30 and change the oil often (200hrs) until recently I saw a great deal on Mobil 1 0W40 FS so I bought enough for a...

I thought so. The Pilots, CRV and vans seem to go within a week on dealer lots so there isn't much negotiating to be done, it's a fine line. Seems Honda and Toyota sales persons have a pretty easy job.

I didn't ask what to ask oneself before buying a car, I asked what to check when picking up a new car. FWIW I paid cash and have been researching this decision for about 3 years or more. We historically keep our cars for over 10 years.

Thanks for sharing, for what it's worth my dealer hit us with a lot of those BS fees and add ons. About 3K worth total. I got them down to $750 but it took some doing, walked away twice. Ended up getting a 2025 Touring(what is called the Elite in the US, it's the top trim) with winter package...