TL

I picked up a Honda lubrication brochure while I was waiting for
service on my 03 Accord. My recollection is that it shows 5W20 only
for the 03-04.

On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 22:04:20 GMT, "R Thompson"
<rthomps9@columbus.rr.com> wrote:

>All Honda engines are using 5W20 now, even retroactively back to at least
>the 2000 MY.
>

Charlie S

I recall that Saab, at one time, recomended Turbo owners avoid 10W/40
and use 10W/30 because Viscosity Extenders are not lubricants.

On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 22:03:52 GMT, "Jazz Man" <tigereye@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Hello;
>
>Just had my 2000 accord with 4cyl in for tis 30k mile service per owners
>manual.
>
>Dealer may have used 5/20 instead of 5/30, can this cause any harm to the
>engine

Using 5/20 just means less Viscosity Extenders in the oil
>
>

Charlie S

I recall that Saab, at one time, recomended Turbo owners avoid 10W/40
and use 10W/30 because Viscosity Extenders are not lubricants.

On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 22:03:52 GMT, "Jazz Man" <tigereye@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Hello;
>
>Just had my 2000 accord with 4cyl in for tis 30k mile service per owners
>manual.
>
>Dealer may have used 5/20 instead of 5/30, can this cause any harm to the
>engine

Using 5/20 just means less Viscosity Extenders in the oil
>
>

Charlie S

I recall that Saab, at one time, recomended Turbo owners avoid 10W/40
and use 10W/30 because Viscosity Extenders are not lubricants.

On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 22:03:52 GMT, "Jazz Man" <tigereye@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Hello;
>
>Just had my 2000 accord with 4cyl in for tis 30k mile service per owners
>manual.
>
>Dealer may have used 5/20 instead of 5/30, can this cause any harm to the
>engine

Using 5/20 just means less Viscosity Extenders in the oil
>
>