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Old May 26, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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Default OK to run 10W-40 Mobil 1 in '96 Accord?

I've been running 10W-30 (factory spec) Mobil 1 in my car ('96 4 cyl. Accord) since new and now have ~210K miles. Unfortunately, by government decree most if not all oil manufacturers have significantly reduced the amount of phosphorus and zinc (both are anti-wear additives) in many of their formulas, the 10W-30 Mobil 1 included.

However, the 10W-40 (and higher viscosities) Mobil 1 supposedly retain the original P and Zn levels. I'll probably give the Honda tech line a call on this, but I was just wondering what the board members think about switching to 10W-40 in my car, at this point.
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