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r961161,
You posted, "Now on most of their newer engines, Honda specifies a 5W20 oil and my dealer told me that this new oil is very good for my old 2001 CR-V as well????? What, did Honda changed the specs or clearances in my CR-V while I was sleeping so that all of a sudden the 5W20 becomes an optimal Oil?"
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Please take a look at my post this date about my conversation with the service people as I bought a new Honda Civic yesterday. I told them I do not want to use such a thin oil, a matter they told me has come up a few times earlier.
They told me I can use a 5/10-30 in winter and EVEN SUGGESTED I can use a 5W-40 in our warm summers with complete confidence. They assured me that the viscosities we were discussing IS NOT AN ISSUE for warranty.
I also learned there are no differences in engine clearances for which 5W-20 is suggested.
They have a few other owners useing oils other than the 5W-20 and they have no cause for concern.
You posted, "Now on most of their newer engines, Honda specifies a 5W20 oil and my dealer told me that this new oil is very good for my old 2001 CR-V as well????? What, did Honda changed the specs or clearances in my CR-V while I was sleeping so that all of a sudden the 5W20 becomes an optimal Oil?"
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Please take a look at my post this date about my conversation with the service people as I bought a new Honda Civic yesterday. I told them I do not want to use such a thin oil, a matter they told me has come up a few times earlier.
They told me I can use a 5/10-30 in winter and EVEN SUGGESTED I can use a 5W-40 in our warm summers with complete confidence. They assured me that the viscosities we were discussing IS NOT AN ISSUE for warranty.
I also learned there are no differences in engine clearances for which 5W-20 is suggested.
They have a few other owners useing oils other than the 5W-20 and they have no cause for concern.