BEing a AMSOIL dealer post this question to them,, I also use Amsoil 0w30,, there is no ill effects to the VCM,,
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Amsoil... :tongue:
Ask yourself this:
What particular weight oil does Honda recommend for this particular vehicle? Since they conceived this particular engine, engineered it, assembled it, tested it, investigated it, tested it again and again to determine warrantability and durability and reliability, and after all their R&D efforts, recommended it for a reason.
Then... use that. :rollingeyes:
I've never understood "experts" who think they know more than manufacturers.
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Ask yourself this:
What particular weight oil does Honda recommend for this particular vehicle? Since they conceived this particular engine, engineered it, assembled it, tested it, investigated it, tested it again and again to determine warrantability and durability and reliability, and after all their R&D efforts, recommended it for a reason.
Then... use that. :rollingeyes:
I've never understood "experts" who think they know more than manufacturers.
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Well wasn't really goin for a "which oil is better on gas mileage or engine wear" debate. Honestly just wanted to know if it was critical to proper function of the VCM. In the Chrysler MDS it is so I wondered. I could honestly not care what numbers Honda puts on the oil cap because as most people realize a 30w oil isn't going to destroy a motor that calls for 20w oil unless we are talking hipo race apps or something. I don't have an issue running 20w either. Just wanted to know if it was mandated for a mechanical reason or just a "yeah, that weight sounds good" by Honda. Sorry for the soap box but it is a bit annoying when u ask a question and u get the few that have to say "dig in the archives" and find it. Quit wasting my time." response. If u don't want to answer the question, don't. Let someone else. That is what a forum is for, otherwise there would b no reason to have one. I have been a member of the Hemi Truck Club for years and my first impression is this is not going to b the same...sorry. They are always more than happy to answer a question even if it was addressed two years ago. Or to nicely refer to an older post with a link. Not a "do a search and figure it out" attitude. Just some food for thought....
I would guess, just guessing here, that Honda has a lit-tle more respect for their vehicles than the manufacturer of Hemi trucks... and would have a valid reason for their requirements, thanks to exhaustive R&D, instead of an approximation. And the posters here are perhaps just a lit-tle startled that the question would even come up, since it has been answered and discussed over and over and over and over...
So, once again: What particular weight oil does Honda recommend for this particular vehicle? Since they conceived this particular engine, engineered it, assembled it, tested it, investigated it, tested it again and again to determine warrantability and durability and reliability, and after all their R&D efforts, recommended it for a reason. :rollingeyes:
Then... use that.
Those who think they can outsmart the manufacturers of engines and automobiles tend to keep mechanics' retirement accounts flush... Just saying...
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Or, those who blindly trust the mfr recommendations after proven track record of otherwise pad the retailers accounts flush for the pricier recommended parts and supplies.Those who think they can outsmart the manufacturers of engines and automobiles tend to keep mechanics' retirement accounts flush... Just saying...
Well, then its going to be a big adjustment for you here. My reply to you asking to look up old posts was one of the nicer ones given your low post count. So, please get used to searching and trying to post in existing threads on the Odyclub.Sorry for the soap box but it is a bit annoying when u ask a question and u get the few that have to say "dig in the archives" and find it. Quit wasting my time." response. If u don't want to answer the question, don't. Let someone else. That is what a forum is for, otherwise there would b no reason to have one. I have been a member of the Hemi Truck Club for years and my first impression is this is not going to b the same...sorry. They are always more than happy to answer a question even if it was addressed two years ago. Or to nicely refer to an older post with a link. Not a "do a search and figure it out" attitude. Just some food for thought....
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