5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
08-25-2006, 02:38 PM
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5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
this would be a special order.
What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
this would be a special order.
What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
08-25-2006, 02:57 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
Robert Brennan wrote:
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
>
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
with.
bob z.
08-25-2006, 02:57 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
Robert Brennan wrote:
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
>
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
with.
bob z.
08-25-2006, 02:57 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
Robert Brennan wrote:
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
>
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
with.
bob z.
08-25-2006, 02:57 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
Robert Brennan wrote:
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
>
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
with.
bob z.
08-25-2006, 02:57 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
Robert Brennan, wrote the following at or about 8/25/2006 1:38 PM:
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money
and promise to call you in the morning?
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't
try to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other
place you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous
price difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll
be amazed.
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money
and promise to call you in the morning?
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't
try to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other
place you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous
price difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll
be amazed.
08-25-2006, 02:57 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
Robert Brennan, wrote the following at or about 8/25/2006 1:38 PM:
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money
and promise to call you in the morning?
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't
try to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other
place you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous
price difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll
be amazed.
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money
and promise to call you in the morning?
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't
try to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other
place you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous
price difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll
be amazed.
08-25-2006, 02:57 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
Robert Brennan, wrote the following at or about 8/25/2006 1:38 PM:
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money
and promise to call you in the morning?
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't
try to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other
place you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous
price difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll
be amazed.
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money
and promise to call you in the morning?
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't
try to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other
place you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous
price difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll
be amazed.
08-25-2006, 02:57 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
Robert Brennan, wrote the following at or about 8/25/2006 1:38 PM:
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money
and promise to call you in the morning?
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't
try to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other
place you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous
price difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll
be amazed.
> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
> this would be a special order.
Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money
and promise to call you in the morning?
> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't
try to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other
place you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous
price difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll
be amazed.
08-25-2006, 04:59 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
thank you, I too do not know the implications of using heavier weight oil.
<bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Robert Brennan wrote:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
> i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
> i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
> poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
>
> kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
> in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
> with.
>
> bob z.
>
<bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Robert Brennan wrote:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
> i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
> i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
> poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
>
> kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
> in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
> with.
>
> bob z.
>
08-25-2006, 04:59 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
thank you, I too do not know the implications of using heavier weight oil.
<bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1156532257.864953.113340@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Robert Brennan wrote:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
> i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
> i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
> poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
>
> kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
> in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
> with.
>
> bob z.
>
<bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1156532257.864953.113340@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Robert Brennan wrote:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
> i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
> i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
> poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
>
> kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
> in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
> with.
>
> bob z.
>
08-25-2006, 04:59 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
No I did not give him any money, although he did offer a kiss.... smartass
"Unquestionably Confused" <puzzled2@ameritech.net> wrote in message
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> Robert Brennan, wrote the following at or about 8/25/2006 1:38 PM:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>
> Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
> engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
> lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
>
> This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
> order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money and
> promise to call you in the morning?
>
>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
>
> Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't try
> to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
>
> Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other place
> you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous price
> difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll be
> amazed.
>
>
>
>
>
"Unquestionably Confused" <puzzled2@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:IKHHg.18112$o27.15950@newssvr21.news.prodigy. com...
> Robert Brennan, wrote the following at or about 8/25/2006 1:38 PM:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>
> Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
> engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
> lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
>
> This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
> order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money and
> promise to call you in the morning?
>
>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
>
> Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't try
> to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
>
> Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other place
> you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous price
> difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll be
> amazed.
>
>
>
>
>
08-25-2006, 04:59 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
No I did not give him any money, although he did offer a kiss.... smartass
"Unquestionably Confused" <puzzled2@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:IKHHg.18112$o27.15950@newssvr21.news.prodigy. com...
> Robert Brennan, wrote the following at or about 8/25/2006 1:38 PM:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>
> Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
> engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
> lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
>
> This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
> order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money and
> promise to call you in the morning?
>
>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
>
> Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't try
> to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
>
> Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other place
> you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous price
> difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll be
> amazed.
>
>
>
>
>
"Unquestionably Confused" <puzzled2@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:IKHHg.18112$o27.15950@newssvr21.news.prodigy. com...
> Robert Brennan, wrote the following at or about 8/25/2006 1:38 PM:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>
> Just guessing but my thought would be that since Honda designed the
> engine, they just MIGHT know what is going to prove best overall in
> lubricating it, giving the best performance, etc.
>
> This guy who changed your oil and told you that 5W30 would be a "special
> order," did he give you a kiss when he did you or just take your money and
> promise to call you in the morning?
>
>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
>
> Better to ask what the implications of using a lube store that didn't try
> to rip you off (if you can find one<g>)
>
> Stop by a Farm & Fleet/Fleet & Farm, Tractor Supply Co, or any other place
> you can buy oil by the case. Take a gander at the tremendous price
> difference between 5W30 and 10W30 in the same grade/brand. You'll be
> amazed.
>
>
>
>
>
08-25-2006, 04:59 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
thank you, I too do not know the implications of using heavier weight oil.
<bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1156532257.864953.113340@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Robert Brennan wrote:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
> i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
> i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
> poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
>
> kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
> in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
> with.
>
> bob z.
>
<bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1156532257.864953.113340@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Robert Brennan wrote:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
> i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
> i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
> poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
>
> kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
> in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
> with.
>
> bob z.
>
08-25-2006, 04:59 PM
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Re: 5W20 Oil for 2005 Honda Element
thank you, I too do not know the implications of using heavier weight oil.
<bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1156532257.864953.113340@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Robert Brennan wrote:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
> i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
> i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
> poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
>
> kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
> in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
> with.
>
> bob z.
>
<bobzee1@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Robert Brennan wrote:
>> Does anyone know why Honda recommends 5W30 weight of oil. When I went to
>> have the oil changed the guy who has been doing the changes told me that
>> this would be a special order.
>>
>> What if any are the implications of using plain old 10W30 weight oil.
>
> i believe the thinner weight helps to achieve the higher gas mileage.
> i am not sure of the implications of using the heavier oil.
> poor gas mileage, slower to rev, etc.?
>
> kinda weird that it (5w20) would be a special order. it is specified
> in quite a few fords and most late model hondas that i am familiar
> with.
>
> bob z.
>