Detergent Oil
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Detergent Oil
Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
Brian
exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
Brian
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Re: Detergent Oil
"Shredder" <shred@shredder.com> wrote in message
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> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
An odd mention; nearly all motor oil is detergent. I've only heard of
non-detergent oil being used for break-in, and I don't know anyplace that
stocks it.
The API rating and weight are the things you want to look for. I have heard
bad buzz about Havoline from my motorhead brother and a couple other
sources, but most major brands will do just fine. I also favor synthetic,
but I don't want to start that whole discussion again.
Mike
news:NyMWg.10079$OE1.9352@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com.. .
> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
An odd mention; nearly all motor oil is detergent. I've only heard of
non-detergent oil being used for break-in, and I don't know anyplace that
stocks it.
The API rating and weight are the things you want to look for. I have heard
bad buzz about Havoline from my motorhead brother and a couple other
sources, but most major brands will do just fine. I also favor synthetic,
but I don't want to start that whole discussion again.
Mike
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Re: Detergent Oil
"Shredder" <shred@shredder.com> wrote in message
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> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
An odd mention; nearly all motor oil is detergent. I've only heard of
non-detergent oil being used for break-in, and I don't know anyplace that
stocks it.
The API rating and weight are the things you want to look for. I have heard
bad buzz about Havoline from my motorhead brother and a couple other
sources, but most major brands will do just fine. I also favor synthetic,
but I don't want to start that whole discussion again.
Mike
news:NyMWg.10079$OE1.9352@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com.. .
> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
An odd mention; nearly all motor oil is detergent. I've only heard of
non-detergent oil being used for break-in, and I don't know anyplace that
stocks it.
The API rating and weight are the things you want to look for. I have heard
bad buzz about Havoline from my motorhead brother and a couple other
sources, but most major brands will do just fine. I also favor synthetic,
but I don't want to start that whole discussion again.
Mike
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Re: Detergent Oil
"Shredder" <shred@shredder.com> wrote in message
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> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
An odd mention; nearly all motor oil is detergent. I've only heard of
non-detergent oil being used for break-in, and I don't know anyplace that
stocks it.
The API rating and weight are the things you want to look for. I have heard
bad buzz about Havoline from my motorhead brother and a couple other
sources, but most major brands will do just fine. I also favor synthetic,
but I don't want to start that whole discussion again.
Mike
news:NyMWg.10079$OE1.9352@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com.. .
> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
An odd mention; nearly all motor oil is detergent. I've only heard of
non-detergent oil being used for break-in, and I don't know anyplace that
stocks it.
The API rating and weight are the things you want to look for. I have heard
bad buzz about Havoline from my motorhead brother and a couple other
sources, but most major brands will do just fine. I also favor synthetic,
but I don't want to start that whole discussion again.
Mike
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Re: Detergent Oil
Shredder wrote:
> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
>
They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All modern
fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can still
find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
and it still is no good today .
Any name brand oil labeled the latest "SM" and/or "GF-4" will work fine
for you as long as you stick with the severe service schedule of the
owners manual.
John
> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
>
They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All modern
fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can still
find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
and it still is no good today .
Any name brand oil labeled the latest "SM" and/or "GF-4" will work fine
for you as long as you stick with the severe service schedule of the
owners manual.
John
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Re: Detergent Oil
Shredder wrote:
> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
>
They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All modern
fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can still
find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
and it still is no good today .
Any name brand oil labeled the latest "SM" and/or "GF-4" will work fine
for you as long as you stick with the severe service schedule of the
owners manual.
John
> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
>
They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All modern
fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can still
find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
and it still is no good today .
Any name brand oil labeled the latest "SM" and/or "GF-4" will work fine
for you as long as you stick with the severe service schedule of the
owners manual.
John
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Re: Detergent Oil
Shredder wrote:
> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
>
They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All modern
fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can still
find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
and it still is no good today .
Any name brand oil labeled the latest "SM" and/or "GF-4" will work fine
for you as long as you stick with the severe service schedule of the
owners manual.
John
> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil. What
> exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent oil? Does
> someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent oil? Maybe I
> should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this would be great.
>
> Brian
>
>
They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All modern
fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can still
find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
and it still is no good today .
Any name brand oil labeled the latest "SM" and/or "GF-4" will work fine
for you as long as you stick with the severe service schedule of the
owners manual.
John
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Re: Detergent Oil
John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in
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> Shredder wrote:
>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>> would be great.
>>
>>
>>
>
> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
> and it still is no good today .
Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
"premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
price.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:AzUWg.2034$i84.628@trnddc01:
> Shredder wrote:
>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>> would be great.
>>
>>
>>
>
> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
> and it still is no good today .
Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
"premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
price.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
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Re: Detergent Oil
John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in
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> Shredder wrote:
>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>> would be great.
>>
>>
>>
>
> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
> and it still is no good today .
Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
"premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
price.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:AzUWg.2034$i84.628@trnddc01:
> Shredder wrote:
>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>> would be great.
>>
>>
>>
>
> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
> and it still is no good today .
Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
"premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
price.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
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Re: Detergent Oil
John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:AzUWg.2034$i84.628@trnddc01:
> Shredder wrote:
>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>> would be great.
>>
>>
>>
>
> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
> and it still is no good today .
Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
"premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
price.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:AzUWg.2034$i84.628@trnddc01:
> Shredder wrote:
>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>> would be great.
>>
>>
>>
>
> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
> and it still is no good today .
Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
"premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
price.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
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Re: Detergent Oil
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns9858E63C77913tegger@207.14.116.130:
> John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:AzUWg.2034$i84.628@trnddc01:
>
>> Shredder wrote:
>>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>>> would be great.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
>> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
>> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
>> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
>> and it still is no good today .
>
>
>
> Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
> bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
>
> This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
> "premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
> price.
>
>
>
>
>
Actually no small engine (mower) manufacturer still recommends non
detergent oil,and lawn mower engines have come a long way via prodding by
the E.P.A. , believe it or not some engines on commercial mowers now come
with Bosch designed E.F.I. with computerised engine control, o2 sensors and
M.I.L. lights just like a car. Also, hydraulic lifters, some have catalytic
converters, and other advanced features.
However, I will admit in a $99 mower the non detergent oil won't hurt if
changed often, but when a serious 25-30 hp engine replacement costs $1700
and up don't take chances, use good oil.
Scott
news:Xns9858E63C77913tegger@207.14.116.130:
> John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:AzUWg.2034$i84.628@trnddc01:
>
>> Shredder wrote:
>>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>>> would be great.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
>> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
>> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
>> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
>> and it still is no good today .
>
>
>
> Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
> bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
>
> This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
> "premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
> price.
>
>
>
>
>
Actually no small engine (mower) manufacturer still recommends non
detergent oil,and lawn mower engines have come a long way via prodding by
the E.P.A. , believe it or not some engines on commercial mowers now come
with Bosch designed E.F.I. with computerised engine control, o2 sensors and
M.I.L. lights just like a car. Also, hydraulic lifters, some have catalytic
converters, and other advanced features.
However, I will admit in a $99 mower the non detergent oil won't hurt if
changed often, but when a serious 25-30 hp engine replacement costs $1700
and up don't take chances, use good oil.
Scott
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Re: Detergent Oil
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns9858E63C77913tegger@207.14.116.130:
> John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:AzUWg.2034$i84.628@trnddc01:
>
>> Shredder wrote:
>>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>>> would be great.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
>> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
>> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
>> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
>> and it still is no good today .
>
>
>
> Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
> bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
>
> This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
> "premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
> price.
>
>
>
>
>
Actually no small engine (mower) manufacturer still recommends non
detergent oil,and lawn mower engines have come a long way via prodding by
the E.P.A. , believe it or not some engines on commercial mowers now come
with Bosch designed E.F.I. with computerised engine control, o2 sensors and
M.I.L. lights just like a car. Also, hydraulic lifters, some have catalytic
converters, and other advanced features.
However, I will admit in a $99 mower the non detergent oil won't hurt if
changed often, but when a serious 25-30 hp engine replacement costs $1700
and up don't take chances, use good oil.
Scott
news:Xns9858E63C77913tegger@207.14.116.130:
> John Horner <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:AzUWg.2034$i84.628@trnddc01:
>
>> Shredder wrote:
>>> Just got an 03 Odyssey. The manual says to use a detergent oil.
>>> What exactly is a detergent oil. What brands of oil are a detergent
>>> oil? Does someone make a synthetic or synthetic blend of detergent
>>> oil? Maybe I should stick with Honda oil? Any thoughts on this
>>> would be great.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> They must be using the same line of text from 30 years ago. All
>> modern fully formulated motor oils are "detergent" type oils. You can
>> still find SA rated non-detergent motor oils at dollar stores and some
>> convenience stores. Never use that junk! It wasn't any good in 1940
>> and it still is no good today .
>
>
>
> Lawnmowers still use straight 30wt non-detergent oils. I have a quart
> bottle of the stuff on my shelf.
>
> This is a good time to mention never to waste your money on those
> "premium" lawnmower oils. They're just 30-wt non-detergent, at twice the
> price.
>
>
>
>
>
Actually no small engine (mower) manufacturer still recommends non
detergent oil,and lawn mower engines have come a long way via prodding by
the E.P.A. , believe it or not some engines on commercial mowers now come
with Bosch designed E.F.I. with computerised engine control, o2 sensors and
M.I.L. lights just like a car. Also, hydraulic lifters, some have catalytic
converters, and other advanced features.
However, I will admit in a $99 mower the non detergent oil won't hurt if
changed often, but when a serious 25-30 hp engine replacement costs $1700
and up don't take chances, use good oil.
Scott