Wrong M1 added what to do now?

[jhlewis10]

My wife took our 03 Honda Odessey to a Jiffy Lube and was talked into 10w 30 Mobile 1, the guy said it would be ok. The manual sais use 5w 20 oil. Should I replace the oil now, or wait 5000 miles? We live in Northern Indiana and the vehicle is garaged. It has 6500 miles on it. Thanks Jeff

 

[mrhonda]

I hate those idiots. I'd take it back and say thanks for the flush... now put the right stuff in.

 

[Hankrr]

I don't trust any of those quick lube places. I think your better off to either change it yourself or let the dealer do it. If it were summer I'd leave the 10w30 in but that's a bit on the thick side for a new car and winter on top of it.........

 

[MikeySoft]

Does the oil cap say 5w20? If so, point that out to them if they say your wife gave the OK for the 10w30.

 

[n8wvi]

I agree about 10w-x being a bit thicker than necessary (I'm in SW Mich w/ similar temps). "Let the dealer" do it? Do you think their mechanics care more or are smarter? I recently had a radiator replaced under warranty. When I checked the antifreeze mix, it was only good to +5 deg F. That's not even close to acceptable........ Dave

 

[Not the Autorx Frank]

Might want to check but if I rember correctly mobil 1 10/30 is good to well below 0. i use it in my 150 that requires 5/20. Hopefully one of the experts will chime in here. Molakule, Patman, Tooslick, Pablo, Msparks, Terry, Anyone?

 

[MikeySoft]

PS If they don't agree to change the oil for fee with Mobil-1 0w20 or give you a refund if they change it to a dyno oil like Pennzoil 5w20, hopefully she paid by credit card. I would dispute the charge with your credit card company. It is a simple process to dispute a charge.

 

[buster]

Your fine just leave it in there. M1 10w-30 is a good grade and will flow well below Zero.

 

[Not the Autorx Frank]

Sorry buster, your on my list of BITOG gurus too.

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

jhlewis, I have the same engine as you have. M1 10w-30 will work absolutely fine in there. I'd be interested to see if your gas mileage goes up any, or at least remains stable, throughout the winter months.

 

[uconn1150]

I'd keep the 10w30 as well...synthetics flow better than dino anyways. Also, everyone seems to know that Mobil 1 is always on the thinner side, rather than the thicker side of a given viscosity

 

[Starbreaker666]

Another reason I never let anyone change my oil.

 

[Drew99GT]

Mobil 1 10w-30 use to be listed at 9.7 at 100 C; 0w-20 Mobil 1 is a hair over 9 at 100 C; the difference is not significant. There is twice as much spread between 10w-30 pennzoil and 10w-30 high mileage pennzoil. Remember that the difference between viscosity grades is along a scale, and 0w-20 Mobil 1 is on the very high side of 20 weight, and Mobil 30 weight is on the very low side of 30 weight. Keep the 10w-30 in, your engine probably won't know the diference between the two!

 

[crossbow]

Just to chime in... The mazda6 guys (Mazda/Ford Duratec 3.0 Liter V6 with VVT), can tell a difference in the engines performance just from jumping from 5w-20 to 5w-30. EVEN if the 5w-30 is mobil1. (A thin 30 wt by most individuals discussions). In fact its so crazy obvious when you switch, even passengers notice the difference in performance. Wear #'s drop as well (Moving from a 30 wt to a 20 wt). Just plain crazy. (The cap and manual btw recommend 5w-20 fullfilling ford's spec).

 

[quadrun1]

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Originally posted by Drew99GT: Mobil 1 10w-30 use to be listed at 9.7 at 100 C; 0w-20 Mobil 1 is a hair over 9 at 100 C; the difference is not significant.

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The primary concern here is cold weather performance, not at 100ºC. I'm sure M1 10W-30 would flow well enough in the cold, but I'd be pissed nonetheless, and demand they drain it and replace it with M1 0W-20, for free.

 

[Drew99GT]

The guy is from Indiana, not Alaska. 10w-30 is approved in most manuals to 0 degrees F, and -4 F in some others.

 

[Dr. T]

I agree...just keep it. It's not the "wrong M-1", it's just a different one.

 

[jhlewis10]

Thanks for all the info! The only reason she took it to a Jiffy Lube is that we were just in Fl and the Honda dealer was too far away. So I guess in Fl is definately would be ok. I am still ticked and may write a letter or call to get my money back. I will keep it in, and have the dealer do it next time bringing my own correct grade of M1. Jeff

 

[Al]

Well-If you decide not to contest it you should be ok, I used the 10W-30 in Central Pa and it started fine in temps below -15F. Just give it another minute or two to run before driving in temps below 0F

 

[geeeman]

It's a Jiffy Lube; Your wife is the victim of the classic upsell. No biggie... M1 10W30 is fine... IF THEY ACTUALLY PUT IT IN THERE...!!!!!!!!!! I would take it back and demand the correct weight, and watch them put it in...!!!