what kind of oil is best for honda civic in spring?

Discussion in 'Civic' started by joe54345, Apr 16, 2006.

  1. joe54345

    joe54345 Guest

    What oil is best for performance for a 2000 civic for the spring/summer?
     
    joe54345, Apr 16, 2006
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    Bob Jones Guest

    See owner's manual.
     
    Bob Jones, Apr 16, 2006
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    tww Guest

    Probably 5-30W
     
    tww, Apr 16, 2006
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    SoCalMike Guest

    im almost positive 5w20 is whats called for, but 5w30 isnt gonna kill
    anything. really wish i knew the TRUTH on the oil recommendations,
    considering the engines the same.
     
    SoCalMike, Apr 17, 2006
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    Cello Guest

    I'm afraid not. Honda recommends 5W20 for 2001+ Civics.

    So the recommended grade for the 6th generation (96-00) Civics = 5W30.
     
    Cello, Apr 17, 2006
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  6. it doesn´t really matter if you take a 5w30 or 10w40 ... you could
    even take a 10w60...
     
    Menu dei Motori, Apr 17, 2006
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    tww Guest

    It might be, but my 01 Prelude calls for 5-30W, which I am should imagine
    was consistent with what Honda recommended at that time for all of its cars.
    Hence the 00 Civic would take 5-30.
     
    tww, Apr 17, 2006
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    Howard H Guest

    Sorry, that is not correct.
    Honda currently recommends 5W-20 for all 1996 t0 2006 Civics. The
    recommendation for 5W-30 is for 1991 to 1995.
    These recommendations have changed over the years and may differ from what
    your owners manual or your oil cap says. As oil formulation improves the
    viscosity recommendation may also change. You can use 5W-30 if you have a
    high mileage motor or you experience severe service (see your owners manual)
    in your driving. But using 5W-20 in your motor will probably give you the
    best overall mileage and protect your motor.
    Howard
     
    Howard H, Oct 22, 2006
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