This is my first post to this site, altough I have enjoyed it for several months, so be easy on me
I own a 06 Honda accord 4cyl. Honda recommends 5-20w so I have chosen Mobil 1 5-20 as my oil. I drive alot, about 150 miles per day. I change the oil & filter every 6-8 weeks or 5000 miles. I know the oil will last longer but I have done the 3000 oil change for 15 years and habits are hard to break.
Anyway my question is, does 5-20w oil, being so "thin" provide enough protection during summer months? Temps range from 85-100.
I know engine and oil technology has changed over the years but I still am fearful.
2nd question: I have had the car for about 6 months and have put on 25,000 miles. Would it be worth doing a UOA to see how everything is holding up?
Thanks for the input.
Mark
I own a 06 Honda accord 4cyl. Honda recommends 5-20w so I have chosen Mobil 1 5-20 as my oil. I drive alot, about 150 miles per day. I change the oil & filter every 6-8 weeks or 5000 miles. I know the oil will last longer but I have done the 3000 oil change for 15 years and habits are hard to break.
Anyway my question is, does 5-20w oil, being so "thin" provide enough protection during summer months? Temps range from 85-100.
I know engine and oil technology has changed over the years but I still am fearful.
2nd question: I have had the car for about 6 months and have put on 25,000 miles. Would it be worth doing a UOA to see how everything is holding up?
Thanks for the input.
Mark