I just changed my engine oil , the mechanic used 5w30 on my accord 01 coupe ex 4cycle 2.3L. However, I found out the my fuel economy is getting bad after this oil change, Any one knew which oil should my accord should use? 5w20?

thanx~

 

it might say it on the oil cap.. and how many miles are on the car/ when was the last tune up

 

my car has 160,000 KM = 10,000Mile

last tune up -- i don;t know, i got this car at 15,0000KM thanx~

 

i am almost positive that it should be using 5w20, i dont own an 01 accord, but i believe honda switched to 20w oil in like 00 on the accords.

and if you are seeing worse fuel economy, this is a very likely cause. i would bring it back and have them change it to the proper oil. if not completely for free, they shoudl at the very least change it for the price of materials.

 

thanx~~i will do it tmr

 

and toronto is such a bad place to live, i installed 4 new tires yesterday, they telling me they used 195 65R 89T, but i just found out they used 89S and charged me for 89T, sigh

 

haha, sounds like your getting bent over left and right. luckily the speed difference between those two tires is very little, i think the S goes to like 110mph and the T goes slightly more?

 

Canadian tire told me " they used the right oil, just printed the wrong oil code"

wtf , big liar, I am gonna write complain letter!!

 

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wtf , big liar, I am gonna write complain letter!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

tell them to change it again anyways.

and your car only has 10k on it or did you mean 100k? if you have 100k it might be time for a routine tune up for your ignition system.

 

it is 100k miles, hmm they didn;t change it for me even i asked, they said they used right oil. what do u mean ignition system? spark plug/wire things?

thanx

 

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thanx~</TD></TR></TABLE>

check the owners manual!!!!!!!!!

 

spark plugs, cap, rotor, distubutor MAYBE your coil if its shot, wires..


not that this is really related, but do you know if the timing belt was ever replaced? if not you should look into it, if it snaps it will mostlikely destroy your engine.

 

thanx. the dealer kept telling me i should change timbingbelt on 16,800KM, i will do it shortly.

cap, rotor, distubutor, wires. I have not changed those.

do you know any good brand?

BTW:

any one could tell me what are

cap and distubtor s' functions?


Modified by vincentfkc at 4:53 PM 10/27/2007


Modified by vincentfkc at 4:57 PM 10/27/2007

 

is this good brand of spark wires?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/HONDA-ACCOR...wItem

or this one:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1998-2002-H...wItem

 

i don;t have owner's manual... this is used car

 

Honda recommends 5w20 in 1998 and newer accords.

 

i have always gone with the auto parts stores name brand stuff.

 

what do u mean by name brand - -

champion is good brand?

 

champion isn't bad. other members should be able to tell you other good brands.
but what i meant is i get like Napa gold and such, or you could always go OEM if you want to.

 

appreciat your help

thanx

 

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Was there a TSB or something on this? My '99 I4 says to use 5w30 which is what I've always used.

 

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Was there a TSB or something on this? My '99 I4 says to use 5w30 which is what I've always used.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It was in a sevice news if I remember right. 4-5 years ago.

 

Do you have NAPA? They usually have decent/comparable to OEM stuff. Get some Belkin spark plug wires, lifetime warranty
Sounds like you might consider taking your car someplace else to be worked on as well.