Question about using 5W-30 oil instead of 5W-20 in an '07 LX
06-15-2007, 03:56 PM
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Question about using 5W-30 oil instead of 5W-20 in an '07 LX
I read somewhere that Honda uses 5W-20 motor oil in the LX due to the slight improvement in gas mileage that a lighter oil provides. From what I read, Honda has to meet certain fuel economy criteria due to regulatory requirements and using 5W-20 helps them to do so. Is there a tangible benefit to using 5W-30 oil in the LX? I have heard that using 5W-30 will help the engine to run cooler. Does anyone know if this is true?
06-15-2007, 05:40 PM
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Re: Question about using 5W-30 oil instead of 5W-20 in an '07 LX (mfisher1967)
Houston can be pretty hot during the summer months. We see 90°F+ temps from June through September. The coolest it gets here is ~25°F and that is very infrequent.
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Re: Question about using 5W-30 oil instead of 5W-20 in an '07 LX (mfisher1967)
You wont notice any difference between the two besides maybe a slight drop in MPG
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