Best 0w20 to resist fuel dilution in Honda 1.5 TGDI engine? And use in Honda J35 V6s?

[DirectRejection]

It is expected, even confirmed through lab studies, that thinned oils damage engines.

But where's the mountains of CRVs, at Honda dealerships, waiting for new engines ?

Thank you.
Good stuff.
And thanks for your patience.
I'm your huckleberry.
And your doubting thomas.

 

[4strokes]

Unfortunately, 5 minutes of idling barely moves the needle it only warms up under load.

 

[OVERKILL]

Unfortunately, 5 minutes of idling barely moves the needle it only warms up under load.

Does it have a block heater? That might be something to consider.

 

[kschachn]

It is expected, even confirmed through lab studies, that thinned oils damage engines.

But where's the mountains of CRVs, at Honda dealerships, waiting for new engines ?

Thank you.
Good stuff.
And thanks for your patience.
I'm your huckleberry.
And your doubting thomas.

Back to the piles of failed engines are we?

 

[wlk]

Unfortunately, 5 minutes of idling barely moves the needle it only warms up under load.

What are your temps at night? Here in PA we have 0°f-the teens regularly at night and my wifes old 2018 Civic 1.5t was warm w about 5min of idle

 

[4strokes]

What are your temps at night? Here in PA we have 0°f-the teens regularly at night and my wifes old 2018 Civic 1.5t was warm w about 5min of idle

I should have stated its slow to warm up on the coldest days of winter -4F or -20C last winter the coldest night was -16F.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Can I ask why don't you start it say 5 minutes before you leave and then it is hot?

Idling a DI engine dilutes the same or more than short tripping...

 

[buster]

How are the 1.5T's holding up? They've been out for quite some time now.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Just think what 0W-8 goes too with a bunch of fuel dilution mixed it.

 

[tyman]

Just think what 0W-8 goes too with a bunch of fuel dilution mixed it.

 

[wlk]

I should have stated its slow to warm up on the coldest days of winter -4F or -20C last winter the coldest night was -16F.

Yeah maybe that pan heater is a good idea with that low. Good luck with it. Sucks these new cars have such a bad flaw. I always changed the oil at no more than 5k. Reading through here, maybe try the higher octane and see if that helps

 

[Oillover]

Yeah maybe that pan heater is a good idea with that low. Good luck with it. Sucks these new cars have such a bad flaw. I always changed the oil at no more than 5k. Reading through here, maybe try the higher octane and see if that helps

We rented several vehicles with inline 4's (turbo and naturally aspirated).
All seemed to have problems warming up and staying warm (especially in the coldest times of winter).
One way to assist in warming the engine was to turn off the heater while driving (then risk fogging up the interior glass by breathing).
Another was aggressive changes to throttle position - at the risk of additional wear and tear.

 

[Gokhan]

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...-can-be-thicker-than-a-0w-40-or-5w-40.361307/

 

[wlk]

We rented several vehicles with inline 4's (turbo and naturally aspirated).
All seemed to have problems warming up and staying warm (especially in the coldest times of winter).
One way to assist in warming the engine was to turn off the heater while driving (then risk fogging up the interior glass by breathing).
Another was aggressive changes to throttle position - at the risk of additional wear and tear.

Down to 0°f our 1.5t would warm up in 5 or so min of idle and I knew about the dilution so I stayed on top of oil changes. To me having it warm enough to defrost everything was more important

 

[DirectRejection]

Just think what 0W-8 goes too with a bunch of fuel dilution mixed it.

Pretty soon you will realize I use a beefy 0W8...

 

[ZeeOSix]

Pretty soon you will realize I use a beefy 0W8...

Have you ever tested your oil for fuel dilution from a lab that gives accurate fuel dilution data?

"Beefy 0W-8" ... kind of like "Jumbo shrimp".

 

[DirectRejection]

Have you ever tested your oil for fuel dilution from a lab that gives accurate fuel dilution data?

Wearcheck. Daily, as in 350 days a year, I drive 200 freeway miles. Add in D-4S. There is no thinning here to speak of, only oxidative thickening.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Wearcheck. Daily, as in 350 days a year, I drive 200 freeway miles. Add in D-4S. There is no thinning here to speak of, only oxidative thickening

You get a UOA done every day?

 

[DirectRejection]

You get a UOA done every day?

Punctuation matters.

 

[Fahrvergnügen]

Down to 0°f our 1.5t would warm up in 5 or so min of idle and I knew about the dilution so I stayed on top of oil changes. To me having it warm enough to defrost everything was more important

I’m going to have to say no! I live 30 miles outside of New Orleans, the past mornings have been 50 degrees, I get in my car start it put seatbelt on and go. I have a 2018 accord touring 1.5t. I leave the HVAC off until it’s up to temp. In 50 degrees it takes about 5 miles or more to come up to 180 degrees. So I am going to tell you not a shot yours in 0 degree weather is warmed up in 5 mins. These engines are like diesels in cold weather where they take forever to come up to temp especially if it is sitting with no load. I also use Mobil 1 ESP 0w30 so it will come up to temp faster than one using the 20 weight.