I bought new a 2007 Honda Pilot 3.5L (v6) EX FWD. This is not a VCM engine. Currently the Pilot has 154K miles. It also has always consumed 3/4 of a quart between OCIs, which are about 6k/7k. High Mileage oil made zero difference in the oil consumption. It currently has a Mobil 110A filter, and I just grabbed a stack of Bosch 3323s to use for the foreseeable future.
At the time I purchased in 2007, the recommended oil for the Pilot was 5w20. Some years later, Honda changed to allow for both 0w20 and 5w20.
I live in New England (US) where we see many days in winter below freezing (32 F or less). I also take it to places in NE where it will see well below 0 temps, but probably not much worse than -10 F. I've been torn about what weight to use. I have both 5w20 and 0w20 in my stash for the Pilot.
Which oil would YOU run? and Why?
At the time I purchased in 2007, the recommended oil for the Pilot was 5w20. Some years later, Honda changed to allow for both 0w20 and 5w20.
I live in New England (US) where we see many days in winter below freezing (32 F or less). I also take it to places in NE where it will see well below 0 temps, but probably not much worse than -10 F. I've been torn about what weight to use. I have both 5w20 and 0w20 in my stash for the Pilot.
Which oil would YOU run? and Why?
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