Mobile 1 5W-20 Synthetic
07-09-2005, 02:00 PM
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Mobile 1 5W-20 Synthetic
I was suprised to see this when I went to Pep Boys intending to buy Mobile 1 5W-30. I had no idea they started producing this.
Anyway, I decided to do 5W-20 synthetic instead of 5W-30 since that's what Acura recommends. Although, it is pretty hot here in Texas
Anyway, I decided to do 5W-20 synthetic instead of 5W-30 since that's what Acura recommends. Although, it is pretty hot here in Texas
07-09-2005, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by snowman81
Where in TX are you? Corpus for me and you're damn right it's hot. I have been using 5W-20 and haven't had any problems. Let me know how it goes.
I need to put the fuel injection cleaner in. Been forgetting to do that. I have 37800 miles on my TL-S.
07-10-2005, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by scottiew
Houston. Actually it rained here and brought the temps down a bit.
I need to put the fuel injection cleaner in. Been forgetting to do that. I have 37800 miles on my TL-S.
I need to put the fuel injection cleaner in. Been forgetting to do that. I have 37800 miles on my TL-S.
Wish it would rain down here. It has been ridiculous lately. I wake up at 7 on Saturdays to wash my car just so I can be done before the sun gets to hot. What a pain in the a$$.
07-10-2005, 12:47 PM
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No I seem to miss the meets! I need to stay more on top of that so I can meet fellow TLers. I've yet to make it to a single meet 
I guess I'll watch around for a meet or do I need to look somewhere specific?
Yeah I might try 5W-30 next time.
I guess I'll watch around for a meet or do I need to look somewhere specific?Yeah I might try 5W-30 next time.
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07-10-2005, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 99bluetlwtt
I'd stick with 5w-30 just to be on the safe side
07-10-2005, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
on the 99-(i believe 01)? they recomended 5w30, after that honda went to a lower weight to help meet CAFE standards. it will be fine
but we all know they're the same engine freakin acura
07-10-2005, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by brakejobhelp
i think the 01 is 5w20 but the 00 is 5w30 for sure...
but we all know they're the same engine freakin acura
but we all know they're the same engine freakin acura
07-10-2005, 10:02 PM
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I think a few people here fail to understand that Honda/Acura designs have very tight tolerances, and that a thinner oil may not be a bad thing.
I've seen MANY UOAs of 20wts in these Honda V6 engines and they results in very low wear.
In fact 20wts are more shear stable than 30wts because of the lesser range.
Again, thicker is not necessarily better, it is stable viscosity that is the key.
Michael
I've seen MANY UOAs of 20wts in these Honda V6 engines and they results in very low wear.
In fact 20wts are more shear stable than 30wts because of the lesser range.
Again, thicker is not necessarily better, it is stable viscosity that is the key.
Michael
07-10-2005, 10:03 PM
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Also, living in a hotter climate does not justify the use of a thicker oil. Although oils will thin out if they are exposed to very high temperatures (racing), in normal driving the oil temperatures will not vary significantly once the oil is warmed up in a modern cooling system.
Michael
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07-11-2005, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
yea i wasnt sure when they switched, but the engine is the same, they just did it to help meet epa/cafe regulations
The 01 CL-S recommended 5w-30 while the 02 TL-S, and CL-S recommended 5w-20. Nothing in the engine changed, just oil recommendations.
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