Oil Recommendation - 2010 Honda Accord

[charlie1964]

Hello everyone, new to the forum and hoping to get some recommendations on Oil and Filter.

2010 Honda Accord 4 cylinder (K24Z3) with around 62k miles

Manual recommends 5w-20 with the API Certification Seal

Live in Columbus Georgia so not dealing with really cold temperatures.

Almost all driving is short trips (live in city), however I will be using highway system around town so still some faster driving. Nothing ridiculous, but I do drive a bit aggressively.

No current known issues.

The vehicle is driven around 6k miles a year, and I prefer to change the oil every 6 months. My wife and I recently had a baby which has changed some of our schedules. I am at the 1 year mark and need to get the oil changed soon. I have been using Royal Purple 5W-20 full synthetic with a Fram Filter. Based off what I have read in the forum it appears that there may be better (or at least less expensive and just as good) options. I would like to continue using a 5W-20 Full Synthetic and I don't mind buying local (Advance Auto, O'Reillys, AutoZone, PepBoys, NAPA) or ordering online.

Please let me know if you need anymore information and I look forward to the discussion. Thanks! - Charlie

 

[nap]

Use a brand name premium synthetic (whichever is on sale) (e.g . Pennzoil Platinum, Castrol Edge, etc) and your engine won’t skip a beat. Check the PCV valve if it hasn’t been replaced yet and/or you notice oil consumption. You have a nice engine there.

 

[PimTac]

Running any major brand of 5w20 will serve you well. I would consider changing the oil annually based on your mileage.

 

[WyrTwister]

Some people will run from any suggestion of Walmart , but you can go on line and they will list a wide variety of synthetic oil .

Also check the adds for the major parts stores , O'Reilly , Advance , AutoZone . We have recently had a Pep Boys come to our little city . Need to start checking with them .

I also order filters from RockAuto.com . Otherwise at Walmart .

Do not forget NAPA . Bought 24 quarts of their synthetic on sale last year .

I change oil on a pretty short OCI . Cheap insurance , and not too costly doing it at home .

I have 2 GM cars that do not require DEXOS specified oil . Bought 5 quart jugs of Shell brand conventional oil on sale at Home Depot , of all places , last year .

 

[Phishin]

I'd just go to Walmart and buy whatever synthetic oil you want. I personally like to run a 30 weight in my Accord, but that's just me.

Mobil 1, Pennzoil, etc. etc. etc. can all be had for about $25 for a 5 quart jug. Buy a Fram Ultra Filter ($9) and you're all set. You can even change the oil filter every other oil change.

 

[barkingspider]

At 6k miles a year, use any name brand 5w20 (conventional or synthetic or blend) and change it once a year. Any jobber oil filter will work too but you can also upgrade that if you want, again no need to change it every 6 months

 

[ARCOgraphite]

In the Honda I liked Valvoline 0w20.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Did anyone suggest and decent syn or semi-syn 5w20?
We have the K-24 in a 2006 TSX with 180K miles.
Mobil1 all the way. High Mileage now...
I never check the oil, just service it by the maintenance minder around the 20%, depending.
All good.

 

[charlie1964]

I really appreciate all of the replys so far.

In response to just changing once a year... My daily commute is less than 10 miles. Do you think this would be a reason to change more often?

 

[mclasser]

My Accord's situation is similar to yours -- short commute, city driving, occasional highway runs, etc. I use syn 5w20 (Pennzoil, M1, whatever Walmart has) and extended drain filters (Fram Ultra, M1), and change the oil every 9-10 mnths/6500-7000 miles. I run the filter for 2 OCIs. Maybe I could keep the oil in for a full year but we have cold winters here and I want fresh oil going into the snowy season.

 

[PimTac]

Originally Posted By: charlie1964
I really appreciate all of the replys so far.

In response to just changing once a year... My daily commute is less than 10 miles. Do you think this would be a reason to change more often?




I don’t see a problem there.

 

[mx5miata]

Follow regular and routine maintenance intervals for the vehicle use a quality 5w20 synthetic oil and filter's. You'll be good to go - Honda's are fabulous cars.

 

[Zee09]

When the op reads all this mess it will be interesting on what he decides to use
in the end. Everybody has their secret sauce.

 

[mx5miata]

key ingredient to the sauce is don't over think and obsess. More room for wrongs and worry.

 

[aquariuscsm]

I don’t think you’ll find “better” than your RP 5W20,if you’re happy with it I’d just keep on using it. My personal favorite in my Accord is Quaker State Ultimate Durability 0W20

 

[Zee09]

Exactly

 

[khittner]

Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5w-20 is $19 for a 5qt. jug at my neighborhood Meijer, before any rabates. Any decent filter will last a year and 6K miles, and your commute is not short-tripping. If you like Royal Purple's marketing, keep buying it; otherwise, you've got a baby to feed, diaper, and educate, so, while the car needs to be treated well, it doesn't need boutique pampering, if RP really even amounts to that.

 

[Gebo]

Originally Posted By: charlie1964
I really appreciate all of the replys so far.

In response to just changing once a year... My daily commute is less than 10 miles. Do you think this would be a reason to change more often?


I would do it twice a year. My Mom only drives 1000 miles a year but 2-8 mile trips. I change at twice a year but only do filter once a year.

 

[WyrTwister]

Originally Posted By: khittner
Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5w-20 is $19 for a 5qt. jug at my neighborhood Meijer, before any rabates. Any decent filter will last a year and 6K miles, and your commute is not short-tripping. If you like Royal Purple's marketing, keep buying it; otherwise, you've got a baby to feed, diaper, and educate, so, while the car needs to be treated well, it doesn't need boutique pampering, if RP really even amounts to that.


https://www.walmart.com/ip/Castrol-GTX-MAGNATEC-5w30-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-5-QT/44580669

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Quaker-State-...-5-qt/196267502

https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/synthetic-motor-oil

 

[Hall]

Originally Posted By: mx5miata
key ingredient to the sauce is don't over think and obsess.


That would eliminate 50% of the activity here at this site if people did that !