What oil meets Honda requirements?
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20°F (—7°C).
When to use Honda Genuine oil and lubricants?
Protect your investment and always insist on the use of Honda Genuine Oils and Fluids when you leave you car in for service. For a detailed overview on oil application, please use the Honda Application Chart from April 2020.
How much oil does a Honda car use?
Acceptable rates of oil consumption can be up to 1 litre per 1,000km / 600 miles. Consumption can be higher when the engine is new. All grades of Honda Genuine Oil specified by the manufacturer are available from your local Honda dealer.
What to do if your Honda engine is burning oil?
In response to the oil consumption problem Honda launched several service campaigns. For 6-cylinder vehicles, Honda offered a software update to change VCM engagement parameters. If the vehicle continued to burn oil, piston ring replacement was the corrective action.
How often should I change my Honda engine oil?
March 6th, 2017. Honda suggests that burning 1 quart of oil every thousand miles is within the normal range of oil consumption as long as the oil is topped up correctly and the recommended oil change intervals are maintained. If the suggested oil change interval is exceeded, however, the vehicle is on a certain path for excessive oil consumption.
What kind of oil does a Honda engine use?
Oil as a lubricant has a very important function in an internal combustion engine. It is imperative for correct engine operation to have the recommended oil level and viscosity. Honda vehicles built between 2008 and 2013 evidently have an oil consumption problem with both 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines.
What is the life of the oil in a Honda?
This is your Oil Life indicator, a convenient and important part of your Honda’s maintenance reminder system. With fresh engine oil, your percentage is 100%. It drops over time as you put miles on your Honda. So at 40%, your oil still has 40% of its lifetime remaining to do its job before it needs to be replaced.
In response to the oil consumption problem Honda launched several service campaigns. For 6-cylinder vehicles, Honda offered a software update to change VCM engagement parameters. If the vehicle continued to burn oil, piston ring replacement was the corrective action.
Why do they use synthetic oil in Honda Civic?
A Honda spokeswoman said the automaker uses a synthetic oil in the Civic for its low viscosity—meaning it flows more easily than oils with higher viscosity—which helps to improve the engine’s fuel efficiency. The faster the oil flows, the quicker the engine parts can turn.