Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
With the MDX I'd still run the 5w20 esp while it's under warranty. You don't want to be on the hook for an expensive engine repair bill with that suv. A guy on here with a 2012 TL just had to have an engine block replace due to oil consumption. They will look for any excuse to put the blame on you. Here's the
THREAD on that.
With the TSX and the Accord F23 in your signature be sure to replace the pcv valve with an oem unit. Usually the internal spring breaks on those around 60k miles. Again go with the oem version.
Bernardi Honda parts online offers very good pricing or see if your dealer will price match.
Thank you for the tip and info. I have been messaging with "majorcavalry" , his block was changed due to excessive oil consumption. He actually recommended 0W40 for the J37 since he suspects the 5w-20 is not sufficient enough since upon his research, all other J37 from Honda around the world, recommends 0W30 or 0W40. Even in Switzerland where it gets really cold. This can mean nothing, and it can also just mean that the J37 with the silicon/aluminum piston sleeve is the reason behind this. Some J37 have no oil consumption, some have excessive oil consumption, I am just concerned since we just bought this car and it was not cheap.
For the F23 Accord and the K24 on the TSX, both engines I think can run forever, my TSX , I rev that thing to the redline almost everyday on my commute, I love the TSX, it is such a fun car to drive. To this day, it has 130k miles and it drives like 10yrs ago when it was brand new. Religious up keep of maintenance and the use of OEM parts are the secret to longevity of Honda built cars in my opinion. This is the main reason why we went for the MDX.
There is a TSX out there that has 500,000 miles. Here is the link..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdNjT_JKK7s