A good 0w20 motor oil

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: car51
Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w20 and FRAM ULTRA


This^^

But you couldn't go wrong with any of the major brand oils here.

 

[vronline]

Curious why, since most on here seem zinc obsessed, why you would buy AFE over EP? I know most don't run 15k OCIs, but it seems EP would be both better and more cost effective since it is only a couple dollars higher? And it has higher Zn and P...

Just curious what the rationale is?

 

[oil_film_movies]

Originally Posted By: vronline
Curious why, since most on here seem zinc obsessed, why you would buy AFE over EP? I know most don't run 15k OCIs, but it seems EP would be both better and more cost effective since it is only a couple dollars higher? And it has higher Zn and P...

Just curious what the rationale is?


Besides saving $4 or so on a 5-quart jug, and being happy with oil that's good enough, there is no valid rationale.

Mobil 1 Extended Performance keeps your pistons clean enough to go 15,000 miles, while Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy can only go far less (10,000 miles).
Therefore, you would have cleaner ringland piston deposits if you changed Mobil 1 Extended Performance early at 10k miles vs. Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy.

 

[veryHeavy]

Originally Posted By: charmer37
Hello, My Acura is due for its first oil change and I wanted to know what is a good 0w20 motor oil and filter? Thanks.


Is this the V6 engine with VCM? In the past they had sludging issues. A stronger oil is recommended than "advanced fuel economy". Mobil 1 Extended Performance is best.

- I use PureOne and AC Delco filters in all my Hondas.
They have good oil analyses with minimal dirt intrusion.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: oil_film_movies
Originally Posted By: vronline
Curious why, since most on here seem zinc obsessed, why you would buy AFE over EP? I know most don't run 15k OCIs, but it seems EP would be both better and more cost effective since it is only a couple dollars higher? And it has higher Zn and P...

Just curious what the rationale is?


Besides saving $4 or so on a 5-quart jug, and being happy with oil that's good enough, there is no valid rationale.

Mobil 1 Extended Performance keeps your pistons clean enough to go 15,000 miles, while Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy can only go far less (10,000 miles).
Therefore, you would have cleaner ringland piston deposits if you changed Mobil 1 Extended Performance early at 10k miles vs. Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy.


Actually Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy will go much longer than 10K, but XM says 10K warranty. They(XM) actually test it out 20-30K and beyond. One member here(Fsskier) ran 0-20AFE(engine called for 5-30) in his in his mid 90's Escort to 300K at 20K OCI's. He sold the car but the engine still ran fine.

 

[tmus2122]

Valvoline 0w20 on sale at Mansards @ 4.99 than a mail in rebate for $2 each, down to $2.99. Keep enough on hand so I can wait for sales to show up. Use Wix 57356XP filters

2016 Honda Accord 2.4 EX with Sensing