Recommended oil weights around the world.

[slacktide_bitog]

Originally Posted By: FlyPenFly
The engine and transmission though are the most expensive things to replace in terms of major components.

It's criminal that some transmissions come recommended as "lifetime" fluid. Even just 2-3 changes over 150k miles seems to greatly lengthen longevity.


even one change extends longevity! Most cars go to the junkyard with the original factory fill ATF anf never thave the trasmission fluid changed

 

[Pelican]

Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
FYI... looks like 0w-20 is recommended by Honda in the UK for most of their applications...
http://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/PDF_Files/Honda Castrol Lubricant GuideChart.pdf


first, the document is from Castrol and not Honda, 2nd, how do we know if they use the same engines in USA vs Europe for direct comparison? i'm not a Honda guy.


I know that in Europe they use different engines to suit that particular market.