Honda civic 1.5t gen 11 Which oil should I use, 0w20 or 5w30?

[ahmunife]

I drive an 11th-generation 1.5t Civic. I've driven 8,000 miles so far. During my first oil service at the authorized service center, I noticed that 5w30 oil was used. When I went back for my last service, I had them use 0w20. What is the appropriate oil for these vehicles? I'm currently using 0w20. Will using 5w30 damage my engine?

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[latole]

What your owner manual say ?

it is surely the 0-20 which is recommended, not the 5-30 which will probably not damage the engine in the long term, I do not know, but could increase fuel consumption, I would avoid and follow Honda's recommendation.

 

[ahmunife]

The owner's manual clearly states 0W20. However, the authorized service center used 5W30 oil without asking. After driving 4,800 km, I had another oil change and added 0W20. I'm currently using 0W20. Has 5W30 harmed my engine?

 

[latole]

T Has 5W30 harmed my engine?

No

 

[ahmunife]

Thank you. I'm currently using 0w20 and will continue to do so.

 

[ahmunife]

It's very strange that the authorized service uses 5w30 instead of the 0w20 stated in the manual. When I asked, they said they didn't have any 0w20 oil in stock during the maintenance, so they used 5w30, and that this oil was compatible.

 

[latole]

Thank you. I'm currently using 0w20 and will continue to do so.

That is the best thing to do.

I use synthetic oil on our family 2 Civic . I do my own oil changes so it is cheap.

 

[ahmunife]

Unfortunately, I'm not very skilled at this maintenance. That's why I go to an authorized service center. Yes, it's very expensive, you're right. I want to trust the authorized service center, but they've confused me about the oil.

 

[nttran98]

Unfortunately, I'm not very skilled at this maintenance. That's why I go to an authorized service center. Yes, it's very expensive, you're right. I want to trust the authorized service center, but they've confused me about the oil.

The 0W-20 really is just for gas mileage. Protection wise, the 5w-30 probably protects your engine a bit better. Especially if youre in hot climate. I use 5-30 in summer and 0-20 in winter.

 

[Robimplicit]

I use Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 or Quaker State Euro full synthetic 5W-40 in all my cars (19 yr old BMW naturally aspirated engine; 7 yr old BMW turbo-charged engine, and 1 year old Type R). These Pennzoil and Quaker State oils are about the same; both excellent quality and both companies owned by Shell. (see this page: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...uro-is-the-same-as-pennzoil-5w40-euro.357736/ )
I believe 0W-20 was introduced during the last few years to squeeze out more fuel savings, but it's only about 1% - 2% better mpg. I would rather use better quality oil that offers more protection than get a miniscule increase in mpg, especially in a performance car.
Also, other very good 0W-xx motor oil options include Castrol Edge Euro Car 0W-30 A3/B4 or 0W-40 A3/B4.
Checking manufacturers approvals also can be helpful. BMW LL-01, Porsche A40, and especailly MB 229.5 actually mean something. The Mercedes approval is the most stringent.

 

[latole]

If you want to keep your car for 15 years and reach 250K miles, it's worth analyzing the type of oil, otherwise not.

 

[cryptolime]

0w-20 is perfect unless you're beating on it on the track or something

 

[latole]

My previous car a 2018 Civic
It has always seemed smoother after each oil change, regardless of the temperature.

And where I live, in Canada, it gets very hot and very cold. And I have always used 0-20 as recommended.

 

[nttran98]

Hot climate: 5W30 (less mpg [more l/100km]), cold 0w-20

 

[latole]

OP 2022 Honda owner manual ; 0-20 any climate.

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