Originally Posted By: HangerHarley
BigRich, 0W-30 your car really doesnt need. Ive used 5W-30 Or 10W-30 in all my 4 cylinders, American or otherwise (Nissan Sentra) and i have come to the conclusion that 10W-30 was not needed even then. If i had another car like that, id use 5W-30 in it. However, i would not go thinner, i would not use 5W-20 or thinner. That is NOT a High Performance engine! 0W-30 tends to be Synthetic. So unless you get the NAPA one or something inexpensive, it is a waste.. I think a High Mileage oil like the Jugs at WalMart of MaxLife (made by Valvoline WalMart has different ones) would be Ideal for you. And its $16 there so it is Inexpensive.
0W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40 = Not needed. That motor wont be any better protected, it is a small little motor. Designed for 5W-30 some go heavier in their Hondas, not sure why unless its 6-cyl
I would also vote against 5W-20 it is a grade you forgot to mention but Do Not Need as well.
Im sure there is nothing -wrong- with it but In my opinion, 5W-30 will lubricate your engine the best. Even in Summer.
This only my opinion, it is what i would do if i had your car.
On 0w-30, I will have to disagree. When at operating temperature, 0w-30, 5w-30, and 10w-30 all are about the same. The difference is negligible. With 0w, you get better flow at start up and in cold weather. Use 0w-30 all year and be fine