Can I replace 10w30 with 5w30?
Most oils will mix perfectly, provided they have a similar synthetic. Therefore, there is no problem in mixing 10w30 and 5w30 since one will be topping up. Mixing the viscosity of oils will not have any effect on the engine. 5w30 and 10w30 engine oils have close viscosity, and thus there is no harm in mixing them.
Should you use thicker oil in an older engine?
For an older, high-mileage passenger car, it is recommended to switch to a thicker viscosity oil, such as 10W-30, when approaching and passing 100,000 miles, to lubricate the engine well for preservation.
What’s the difference between 5W30 and 10W30 oil?
It is recommended for use at -31°F up to 95°F / -35°C up to +35°C (outside temperature). It’s more fuel-efficient and flows faster as well. 10W30 – While still quite “fluid”, this oil is a little bit thicker at low temperatures than 5W30, making the process of starting your engine a little bit harder.
What’s the difference between a 10W and a 40?
Right, the oil gets thinner. I think oil is actually a combination of two different oils, the 10W is the viscosity of the first oil at cold temp, and the 40 is the viscosity of the 2nd oil while it’s hot. W = winter.
When do you change the oil on a Honda?
Over time you will see that Honda’s engineers developed the engines of our fleet and oils might have changed to facilitate the engine’s performance. If you cannot find your model or have questions about the right selection of oil, your dealership and we are available for you.
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’s the difference between 10W-40 and 5W-30 motor oil?
Mileage and weather can dictate adjustments in the proper viscosity of motor oil used in an engine. The difference between 10w-40 and 5w-30 motor oil is in the ability of the oil to cling to the engine’s moving parts, which dictates the best application for each type of oil.
What should the viscosity of Honda engine oil be?
The best reason I can think of for Honda motor company to change their recommended oil viscosity from the 10W-40 to a 10W-30 is SALES! (no that’s not fact, no I have no proof!)
What kind of engine oil does Honda use?
So by Honda changing from the 10W-40 to the 10W-30 would mean that to get a 10W-30 “Non Energy Conserving Oil” you’ll have to by their OEM Honda line of oils, because in the non motorcycle specific world of oils 10W-30 NEC (Non Energy Conserving) is VERY rare!. So this is a VERY good way to take care of their dealers.
What is the viscosity rating of 10W30 oil?
10 is the cold weather viscosity rating for 10W30. This number represents an oil’s ability to maintain its resistance to hardening and thickening at 0 degrees Celsius. The lower the number, the thinner the oil.