'01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is using
about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles. I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states 10,000 mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil, 5W-30 , at this time ? |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
Z_2K wrote:
> My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is using > about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles. > I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states 10,000 > mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil, 5W-30 , > at this time ? > Hi, Why not? Make sure PCV is in good shape. What is the mileage on odometer? |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
Z_2K wrote:
> My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is using > about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles. > I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states 10,000 > mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil, 5W-30 , > at this time ? > Hi, Why not? Make sure PCV is in good shape. What is the mileage on odometer? |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
No
"Z_2K" <NONE@jam_on.com> wrote in message news:46d61c25$0$6403$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is > using about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles. > I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states > 10,000 mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil, > 5W-30 , > at this time ? > > |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
No
"Z_2K" <NONE@jam_on.com> wrote in message news:46d61c25$0$6403$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is > using about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles. > I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states > 10,000 mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil, > 5W-30 , > at this time ? > > |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
"Tony Hwang" <dragon40@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:%2pBi.106036$fJ5.53969@pd7urf1no... > Z_2K wrote: >> My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is >> using about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles. >> I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states >> 10,000 mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil, >> 5W-30 , >> at this time ? >> > Hi, > Why not? Make sure PCV is in good shape. What is the mileage on odometer? " My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day)..." |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
"Tony Hwang" <dragon40@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:%2pBi.106036$fJ5.53969@pd7urf1no... > Z_2K wrote: >> My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is >> using about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles. >> I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states >> 10,000 mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil, >> 5W-30 , >> at this time ? >> > Hi, > Why not? Make sure PCV is in good shape. What is the mileage on odometer? " My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day)..." |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
"doug" <NOSPAM@SPAMFREE.com> wrote in message news:CcydnXHA4_dRtEvbnZ2dnUVZ_uuqnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > No > OK....I guess I'm now supposed to reply "Why not ?" |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
"doug" <NOSPAM@SPAMFREE.com> wrote in message news:CcydnXHA4_dRtEvbnZ2dnUVZ_uuqnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > No > OK....I guess I'm now supposed to reply "Why not ?" |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
"Z_2K" <NONE@jam_on.com> wrote in message news:46d88bce$0$31835$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > > "doug" <NOSPAM@SPAMFREE.com> wrote in message > news:CcydnXHA4_dRtEvbnZ2dnUVZ_uuqnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> No >> > OK....I guess I'm now supposed to reply "Why not ?" > Two reasons: 1.You stated that you are using only one quart in 8000 miles between oil changes. All things considered, that is fantastic - especially on a vehicle with 235k miles. It is normal for an engine to use a little bit of oil. In your case, I'd say that the oil usage is well within acceptable guidelines, and should not be a concern. 2. Auto companies provide oil specs for their vehicles for a very good reason - it's what works best. You can be sure a lot of time and testing went into the 5W-20 oil spec for your car. The fact that it is still running well and using so little oil after 235k miles validates Honda's advice, in my opinion. doug |
Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight
"Z_2K" <NONE@jam_on.com> wrote in message news:46d88bce$0$31835$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > > "doug" <NOSPAM@SPAMFREE.com> wrote in message > news:CcydnXHA4_dRtEvbnZ2dnUVZ_uuqnZ2d@comcast.com. .. >> No >> > OK....I guess I'm now supposed to reply "Why not ?" > Two reasons: 1.You stated that you are using only one quart in 8000 miles between oil changes. All things considered, that is fantastic - especially on a vehicle with 235k miles. It is normal for an engine to use a little bit of oil. In your case, I'd say that the oil usage is well within acceptable guidelines, and should not be a concern. 2. Auto companies provide oil specs for their vehicles for a very good reason - it's what works best. You can be sure a lot of time and testing went into the 5W-20 oil spec for your car. The fact that it is still running well and using so little oil after 235k miles validates Honda's advice, in my opinion. doug |
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