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can i put 5w40 in my 03 accord LX?

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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Default can i put 5w40 in my 03 accord LX?

hi guys i have a question
the owner manual suggest only 5w20 for engine oil
can i put the 5w40 full synthetic oil in it?
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Default Re: can i put 5w40 in my 03 accord LX? (sf@rx7)

Why would you want to do that?
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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Default Re: can i put 5w40 in my 03 accord LX? (sf@rx7)

If you live south of the Mason Dixon Line it will be fine.
This is also true if you hail from the "'temperate American South West" the same holds true.
The 40 will handle a higher heat range without excessively thinning.

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