Okay full disclosure this is my first post here. I KNOW oil is a very intricate and highly debated aspect of engine performance, but I am still in the infancy of learning vehicle maintenance and repair so go easy on my naivete.
My question goes slightly deeper than what's the best brand/viscosity, but not that much deeper...
I own a 2007 Honda Odyssey 116000 bought in October at 112000.
When it was about time for the first oil change, I started getting this p2647 code which is related to the vvt oil pressure switch. After a day or so of reading online I finally went with the advice of change the oil see if it goes away. It worked, but then here I am at oil change 2 and it's happening again. Obv the part will need to be cleaned if not repaired, which is in the "to do" list.
My question is would changing to a lower viscosity full synthetic from 5w20 to 0w20 possibly prevent this issue from reoccuring?
The first oil change in this van I just went with a 5 quart Napa brand and napa filter, but now I'm wondering if I need to be a bit more choosy especially given the age of the vehicle and my having no knowledge of previous owners maintenance.....
A few more details that may or may not matter.... I run my van in idle almost as much as in drive, my driving is a fair combo of city and highway.
Look forward to seeing if anyone might have any input in this. Again, please remember I'm very new at all things vehicle related so what might be obvious to others might not be to me. Thanks!!
My question goes slightly deeper than what's the best brand/viscosity, but not that much deeper...
I own a 2007 Honda Odyssey 116000 bought in October at 112000.
When it was about time for the first oil change, I started getting this p2647 code which is related to the vvt oil pressure switch. After a day or so of reading online I finally went with the advice of change the oil see if it goes away. It worked, but then here I am at oil change 2 and it's happening again. Obv the part will need to be cleaned if not repaired, which is in the "to do" list.
My question is would changing to a lower viscosity full synthetic from 5w20 to 0w20 possibly prevent this issue from reoccuring?
The first oil change in this van I just went with a 5 quart Napa brand and napa filter, but now I'm wondering if I need to be a bit more choosy especially given the age of the vehicle and my having no knowledge of previous owners maintenance.....
A few more details that may or may not matter.... I run my van in idle almost as much as in drive, my driving is a fair combo of city and highway.
Look forward to seeing if anyone might have any input in this. Again, please remember I'm very new at all things vehicle related so what might be obvious to others might not be to me. Thanks!!