Originally Posted By: gregk24
Exactly what car do you have, the year and engine also. My 2006 Accord takes either 5w20 or 0w20 but the only oil specs are that it has to have The API starburst symbol and it needs to be a "premium detergent oil" nothing about SM SN SL etc.
You know what?? I think you are right. I got a 2007 Fit. I just finished looking through the owner's manual and no where did it say it required "SM" rated oil. Only "API starburst". Now I'm wondering where I got the "SM" idea from......could have sworn it was from the owners manual though........