Honda Fit

[zmelli]

I am thinking about using GC in the Fit. After reading all the old post for and against using the 5-20wt I am swayed toward the 30wt. The main reason is that the EPA requires 5-20 for EPA testing and mandates that the Manufactures persuade the consumer to continue using 5-20.

 

[Bill in Utah]

I would not use GC in a Fit.

Just follow the manual and use a good 5w-20 or 0W-20 and you'll be fine.

If the car calls for a 20wt oil, I'd use it with no worries. EXCELLENT oil with EXCELLENT results. Better overall than GC IMO.

Bill

PS:

 

[ThirdeYe]

I agree 100% with Bill on this one.

 

[Mr Nice]

Theres a good chance GC will hurt gas mileage.

 

[Quest]

LOL! I am the owner of a 07 fit and I'm not swayed by the benefits of using GC in mine.

After much researching and my personal experience (I was a mech before), my take are as follows:

Conventional:
-chevron 5W20
-Ford 5W20

syn:
-pp 5W20
-Castrol syntec 5W20
-Mobil 1 5W20
-Supertech 5W20
-[censored] Tire's house brand mortalmaster 5W20 (gold bottle)

Q.

currently using mortalmaster 5W200 full syn with HAMP oil filter in my fit, clocked 6,900kms to date since new.

 

[zmelli]

Motorcraft or Chevron Supreme are both great choices. Maybe I will just use the Honda oil.

 

[JHZR2]

amsoil or m1 20wt oils would be my choice... 0w-20 if possible...

JMH

 

[nortones2]

In the UK garages tend to use 10w/40 in the Fit (Jazz here). I'd prefer the synth 0w/30 but it's the car of SWMBO, so its not my call. Does 48 Imp. mpg but could do better.....

 

[zmelli]

I agree with Castrol UK:
Make HONDA
Model Jazz 1.4i, 1.5i, -DSi, -CVT
Engine P
Year 2002-


Application Recommendation Capacity (ltr) Links
Engine (P) Castrol's best oil for your vehicle EDGE 0W-30 (m,u) 3.6

Typical Characteristics
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Test Methods Units Value:
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SAE 0W-30

Test Method(s) Unit Typical
Relative Density 15°C ASTM D12985 0.8385
Appearance Visual Clear & Bright
Viscosity 100°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 12.2
CCS -35°C ASTM D5293 cP 5800
Viscosity 40°C ASTM D445 mm²/s 72
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 None 167
Pour Point ASTM D5985 °C -54
Flash Point PMCC ASTM D93 °C 212
Total Base Number ASTM D2896 mg KOH/g 10.3
Ash, Sulphated ASTM D874 % wt 1.0

 

[zmelli]

Just a update: I averaged 32 MPG 90%city driving with GC! Looks like my fuel economy was not affected/effected (I can not remember the grammer rule) using GC. I will not sweat going the full drain interval using GC.

 

[simple_gifts]

Quote:

I can not remember the grammer rule

or spelling 8)

Still can't see what you hope to gain by running this oil.