why 6th gen use 5w-30
THE RED 6th GEN Coupe
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You would think that 5w-50 would be thick, but since it was full synthetic its very non-viscus. I can't tell a difference between the Syntec 5w-50 and 5w-30 so I've never been too worried. However, best milage on a tank to date was on 5w-50. I don't think once you go full synthetic it really matters much between synthetics for mileage.
I did try 0w-30 Castrol Syntec full synthetic in my wife's Eclipse Spyder this winter and that stuff poured out like water.
I did try 0w-30 Castrol Syntec full synthetic in my wife's Eclipse Spyder this winter and that stuff poured out like water.
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Originally posted by TypeSH
u sure it isnt because honda had to increase gas mileage figures to meet standards?
What exactly is new/diff about the new f23 in 6th gens that makes 5w20 better than the f22 in 4th/5th gens that used 5w30?
u sure it isnt because honda had to increase gas mileage figures to meet standards?
What exactly is new/diff about the new f23 in 6th gens that makes 5w20 better than the f22 in 4th/5th gens that used 5w30?
Many engines in Hondas lineup like my 3.2 V-6 s did not change at all, yet they called for changes from 5w-30 to 5w-20 simply based on the 2002 model year. The 2001 3.2 V-6 which was 100% unchanged called for 5w-30 in the CL-S, whereas now they call for 5w-30.
I for one am using Mobil 1 5w-30. I really believe in the long run, protection is being sacrificed to meet gov't standards, and its my car, and my interests I am looking after.