Oil for Acura TSX

[Kes]

Which oil should I use on my TSX, I'm located in Vancouver, BC. The lowest temp we get is around -10 C. Thanks

 

[element]

Mobil 1 0W20 -- if Acura recommends 5W20
or consider German Castrol 0W30 if Acura recommends 5W30. Mobil 1 also has 0W30 oil now if you can't find GC

 

[pitzel]

Sounds like an excellent application of Esso XD-3 0W30. A full PAO group IV synthetic for well under $5, and in some cases, under $4/L. Buy it from a bulk Esso dealer, not Wal-Mart.

Mobil-1 and Castro put a lot of money into marketing their products, hence they are more expensive. XD-3 is very minimally marketed and generally targeted towards fleet accounts and industrial users. Its characteristics are very similar to Delvac-1 and German Castro 0W30, so it should be an excellent choice for your engine.

 

[427Z06]

pitzel, my-my, you're a quick study. Anywho, M1R 0w30 and Redline 5w20 are other options if your budget allows. MC 5w20 if you're on a tight budget. This is the 4-banger, correct?

 

[joee12]

427Z06, yes it is a 4 banger. I say go with a 0W30, it looks like you have many brands to choose from, Joe

 

[Kes]

Thanks for all the help, I'll look into GC 0W30, I'm using the GC on my Audi 1.8t too. smells good.

 

[2K2AcuraTL]

Just my .02c worth...
I used GC in 3.2TL last summer, I found it was (in accordance with finding on this board) a little too thick for 6cyl 3.2.
I have used RL and RP 5W30 and got better gas mileage.
M1 0W20 in going in next.
Jean

 

[Bror Jace]

I'd use one of the 5W-20s in the summer (probably Pennzoil) and then Mobil 1 0W-20 in the winter.

--- Bror Jace

 

[Al]

quote:

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Originally posted by Bror Jace:
I'd use one of the 5W-20s in the summer (probably Pennzoil) and then Mobil 1 0W-20 in the winter.

--- Bror Jace

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That engine calls for a 30 wt.(I believe) my son has this car. I think the GC is good. I would think the 5w30 Mobil 1 woould be good also.