0W20 for K24?

[JeffKeryk]

Did you see or experience any downsides to using the 0W-20 in your TSX?

The K24 seemed to love it. Go figure.
We bought this 2006 TSX new; with 205K it does not go through a drop of oil between services.
The other 2 cars have less miles and go through maybe 1/2 quart...

 

[Kozman011]

The K24 seemed to love it. Go figure.
We bought this 2006 TSX new; with 205K it does not go through a drop of oil between services.
The other 2 cars have less miles and go through maybe 1/2 quart...

Same here. My 06' TSX is at 270K and always serviced by myself with 5w30. Now I know why they stopped making this motor/model. They run forevvvvver. One of the best motors ever made in my humble opinion. She'll do 100 on the highway, solid as a rock and stop on a dime. Going to put the full 300K on her, buy a new car, and use her to keep miles off until something catastrophic happens.

 

[MalibuRam65]

The K24 is good but is it better than GM’s Ecotec 2.4 world class 4cyl engine?

 

[aquariuscsm]

The K24 is good but is it better than GM’s Ecotec 2.4 world class 4cyl engine?

Yes. Japanese 4 bangers are superior to domestic 4 bangers by leaps and bounds.

 

[aquariuscsm]

The K24 seemed to love it. Go figure.
We bought this 2006 TSX new; with 205K it does not go through a drop of oil between services.
The other 2 cars have less miles and go through maybe 1/2 quart...

What made you go back to 5w30? Playing it safe since it’s the oem spec?

 

[JeffKeryk]

What made you go back to 5w30? Playing it safe since it’s the oem spec?

I guess so. I always wondered why the Accords and such called for 5w20.
These 1st gen TSXs are great cars. Someone told me they were sold as Accords in Japan, not sure if that's true.

 

[Slow Car Sport Mode]

Pennzoil Platinum Euro 0w40 and all will be right in the world.

This is not correct lol.

 

[aquariuscsm]

I guess so. I always wondered why the Accords and such called for 5w20.
These 1st gen TSXs are great cars. Someone told me they were sold as Accords in Japan, not sure if that's true.
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From what I understand they have the exact same engines, but the TSX has a “hotter” tune.

 

[thunderous1335]

The K24 is good but is it better than GM’s Ecotec 2.4 world class 4cyl engine?

You mean the Eco-piece of garbage that had timing chain issues? Yes the K24 is far superior.

 

[JeffKeryk]

The K24 is good but is it better than GM’s Ecotec 2.4 world class 4cyl engine?

The K24 is one of those Honda engines that just got it right. The 1st gen TSX is, IMO, one of the best cars ever.

 

[tolian21]

5w30

 

[THORROMIG]

Honda now recommends 0W20. I was at my local dealership and had to buy coolant and the crush washers (doing both ATF and oil changes).

5W20 is acceptable. I just decided to go with 0W20, Quaker State Ultimate Durability. Purchased an XG7317 to go with it. Wish me luck. ;-)

Good choice!!!!

 

[Revving2Redline]

I use either 5w30 or 10w30 in mine.

You live in the sweaty south not the Nordic north . Your car basically gets what all the other cars around the world get for oil recommended specs. 0w30 would be the happy medium for just about everything

 

[miden851]

I have two K24W and I run 0W-20 only; OCI is more important than the grade I'd say; both engines work like champ with 0W-20

 

[aquariuscsm]

You live in the sweaty south not the Nordic north . Your car basically gets what all the other cars around the world get for oil recommended specs. 0w30 would be the happy medium for just about everything

Right on brother!

 

[aquariuscsm]

I have two K24W and I run 0W-20 only; OCI is more important than the grade I'd say; both engines work like champ with 0W-20

Which 0W-20s are you running currently?

 

[Slow Car Sport Mode]

Which 0W-20s are you running currently?

You have an Accord don't you? What is your favorite fill?

 

[aquariuscsm]

You have an Accord don't you? What is your favorite fill?

Kind've a toss up between Magnatec and Quaker State Full Synthetic 5w30. The Quaker State Ultimate Durability 0W-20 and 5W-20 was great too!! The current Quaker State Full Synthetic (SP version of Quaker State Ultimate Durability "feels" thicker in the engine for some weird reason. I guess feels thicker for the grade maybe?). I think my next fill will be Quaker State Full Synthetic 5W-20 since it's "Texas winter" here

 

[THORROMIG]

Kind've a toss up between Magnatec and Quaker State Full Synthetic 5w30. The Quaker State Ultimate Durability 0W-20 and 5W-20 was great too!! The current Quaker State Full Synthetic (SP version of Quaker State Ultimate Durability "feels" thicker in the engine for some weird reason. I guess feels thicker for the grade maybe?). I think my next fill will be Quaker State Full Synthetic 5W-20 since it's "Texas winter" here

I always luv the smoothness of Quaker State Ultimate Durability/Quaker State Full Synthetic in any of my vehicles. My Ram especially likes it...

 

[miden851]

Mo

Which 0W-20s are you running currently?

Mobil1 generally and im testing QuickState and Walmart brand