Acura 2003 3.2 TL type S, calls for 5-20w oil. I don't think this provides enough protection when driven hard. I live in a HOT area of the world Florida.
The only problem with that theory is that Honda could probably run SAE 50 in all their vehicles and still have no problem meeting CAFE requirements.quote:
Originally posted by goofy8:
The 5-20w oil helps the manufacture make their CAFE quotes, and not helping the end consumer.
Then why this:?quote:
Originally posted by rpn453:
The only problem with that theory is that Honda could probably run SAE 50 in all their vehicles and still have no problem meeting CAFE requirements.quote:
Originally posted by goofy8:
The 5-20w oil helps the manufacture make their CAFE quotes, and not helping the end consumer.
An interesting read, but it's simply a document from the EPA stating that manufacturers must attempt to have their cars operate under the conditions that the EPA tested under. I didn't see anything in there that explicitly or implicitly suggests engine durability will be affected, or that the companies using 5W-20 receive any special treatment or benefits for recommending such an oil.quote:
Originally posted by palmerwmd:
Then why this:?quote:
Originally posted by rpn453:
The only problem with that theory is that Honda could probably run SAE 50 in all their vehicles and still have no problem meeting CAFE requirements.quote:
Originally posted by goofy8:
The 5-20w oil helps the manufacture make their CAFE quotes, and not helping the end consumer.
http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=117599
Fred..![]()
The reason is that IF Honda was going to claim any CAFE benefit based on using 5w20, they have to report it as such to the EPA and follow the guidelines listed in this EPA document. Here's the kicker: Unlike Ford, Honda decided NOT to certify their cars based (in part) on 5w20, even though they recommend* 5w20 in most of their cars now.quote:
Originally posted by palmerwmd:
Then why this:?quote:
Originally posted by rpn453:
The only problem with that theory is that Honda could probably run SAE 50 in all their vehicles and still have no problem meeting CAFE requirements.quote:
Originally posted by goofy8:
The 5-20w oil helps the manufacture make their CAFE quotes, and not helping the end consumer.
http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=117599
Fred..![]()