Hi,
I just bought a well maintained Accord 2004 with 100K miles.
Where I live, winter overnight temperatures occasionally plunge below -4 F. The last owner used conventional oil and he kept the car in a garage. Cold days were not an issue for him.
So I was planning to use Full Synthetic engine oil (Valvoline Synpower or others) considering it offers a better cold start protection during the winter. According to the car manual, it is ok to use 5w20 Synthetic oil.
Base on some people experiences, I'm afraid synthetic oil will find its way through the engine seals.
I am looking for cold weather protection. Should I used a good quality conventional oil (Valvoline Max life), a blend or take a chance with full synthetic? What do you recommend?
Thanks,
I just bought a well maintained Accord 2004 with 100K miles.
Where I live, winter overnight temperatures occasionally plunge below -4 F. The last owner used conventional oil and he kept the car in a garage. Cold days were not an issue for him.
So I was planning to use Full Synthetic engine oil (Valvoline Synpower or others) considering it offers a better cold start protection during the winter. According to the car manual, it is ok to use 5w20 Synthetic oil.
Base on some people experiences, I'm afraid synthetic oil will find its way through the engine seals.
I am looking for cold weather protection. Should I used a good quality conventional oil (Valvoline Max life), a blend or take a chance with full synthetic? What do you recommend?
Thanks,
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