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Honda recommends 5w-20. I cannot find a 5w-20 synthetic. What would be a comparable synthetic weight?
quote:They do, but it's there XL 7,500 mile oil. Looks decent, but makes no sense to mail order this oil when you can buy M1 anywhere and it looks better IMO in terms of specs.
AMSOIL makes a 5W-20 synthetic
quote:I have a PDF file from Redline which lists 5w20 and shows it's technical specs too.
Originally posted by Bror Jace: I had heard Red Line makes a 5W20 but I have not confirmed this. Perhaps someone can contact myoilshop.com and ask them?![]()
quote:So, you feel pretty comfortable that a non-synthetic will protect an engine as well as a synthetic? I'm talking the standard 3 to 4K drain intervals, not for the extended intervals. That seems to be the concensus here: pick a quality name brand, if you change religiously every 3 to 4K, you'll get great results, regardless whether it's syn or non-syn.
Originally posted by Bror Jace: If you will settle for a non-synthetic, I'd go with Pennzoil or the Honda OEM oil with all that moly. --- Bror Jace
quote:And they probably never will, according to Bob. And legally speaking, Schaeffer Oil could label their Supreme 7000 5w30 a full synthetic, since it's base oil is 75-80% group 3 and 20-25% PAO. So it's more "synthetic" than your typical Walmart sold synthetic oil.
Originally posted by Bror Jace: Yes, exactly. If I were to spend a little extra money on an oil, I'd look for a better additive package (moly, boron, etc ...) and not worry so much about the base oil. This is why I happily shell out $3+ for Schaeffer Supreme 7000 even though it's "only" a synthetic blend (mostly mineral). Unfortunately, Schaeffer doesn't make a 5W20 ... at least not yet.