Folks running 5w-30 or 10w-30: Report your Fuel Economy
12-09-2005, 12:11 AM
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Folks running 5w-30 or 10w-30: Report your Fuel Economy
For the folks out there who are running a 0w-30, 5w-30, or 10w-30 instead of the recommended 5w-20, please answer the following questions:
1) Brand, Model, and Grade of Engine Oil you are using.
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
Thanks in advance,
Michael
1) Brand, Model, and Grade of Engine Oil you are using.
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
Thanks in advance,
Michael
12-09-2005, 12:18 AM
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For the folks out there who are running a 0w-30, 5w-30, or 10w-30 instead of the recommended 5w-20, please answer the following questions:
1) Brand, Model, and Grade of Engine Oil you are using.
AMSOIL 5w30
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
Fuel went up city 17 up to 19, Highway 26 to 29. Efficiency of oil lasted the same for me.
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
With the change from the factory oil to the new oil the engine seemed to run smoother and responded alot quicker.
1) Brand, Model, and Grade of Engine Oil you are using.
AMSOIL 5w30
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
Fuel went up city 17 up to 19, Highway 26 to 29. Efficiency of oil lasted the same for me.
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
With the change from the factory oil to the new oil the engine seemed to run smoother and responded alot quicker.
12-09-2005, 08:13 AM
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Currently using Havoline 5w20 GF4 getting 26 mpg mixed (29ish hwy, 20ish around town)
Was using Royal Purple 5w30, getting 24 mpg mixed, 19ish around town, 28-29 hwy
Car has 10,000 so some of the better mileage these days could be from break-in.
Always changed at 3000 or MID = 50% whichever comes first, so no benefits for synthetic with me.
Was using Royal Purple 5w30, getting 24 mpg mixed, 19ish around town, 28-29 hwy
Car has 10,000 so some of the better mileage these days could be from break-in.
Always changed at 3000 or MID = 50% whichever comes first, so no benefits for synthetic with me.
12-09-2005, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pzero23
For the folks out there who are running a 0w-30, 5w-30, or 10w-30 instead of the recommended 5w-20, please answer the following questions:
1) Brand, Model, and Grade of Engine Oil you are using.
AMSOIL 5w30
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
Fuel went up city 17 up to 19, Highway 26 to 29. Efficiency of oil lasted the same for me.
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
With the change from the factory oil to the new oil the engine seemed to run smoother and responded alot quicker.
1) Brand, Model, and Grade of Engine Oil you are using.
AMSOIL 5w30
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
Fuel went up city 17 up to 19, Highway 26 to 29. Efficiency of oil lasted the same for me.
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
With the change from the factory oil to the new oil the engine seemed to run smoother and responded alot quicker.
12-09-2005, 08:04 PM
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For the folks out there who are running a 0w-30, 5w-30, or 10w-30 instead of the recommended 5w-20, please answer the following questions:
1) Brand, Model, and Grade of Engine Oil you are using.
Motorcraft Synthetic Blend, 10w-30 (can't be beat, do a little research on it)
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
Can not see a difference in fuel efficiency.
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
Engine seems to run a little smoother, but not a huge difference!
1) Brand, Model, and Grade of Engine Oil you are using.
Motorcraft Synthetic Blend, 10w-30 (can't be beat, do a little research on it)
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
Can not see a difference in fuel efficiency.
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
Engine seems to run a little smoother, but not a huge difference!
12-12-2005, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by deandorsey
amsoil 0w-30 series 2000
average 22-25 mpg. 52k miles. change every 10-13k
have used it since the factory drain
average 22-25 mpg. 52k miles. change every 10-13k
have used it since the factory drain
Do you know if this affects the warranty on the TL? I've been considering using the Amsoil 0w-30 after my factory drain.
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I believe the 5w20 only comes in the XL - Extended Life line, which has a recommended change interval of 7,500 miles. I'm confident that the 5w20 meets Acura's standards. However, I would prefer to use 0w30 because of the longer change intervals. Have you thought about switching?
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1) Brand, Model, and Grade of Engine Oil you are using.
ran 1 time in summer only
Mobil1 5w-30
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
lost 1-2 mpg compared to the 5w-20
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
nope
ran 1 time in summer only
Mobil1 5w-30
2) How much fuel efficiency loss did you experience while using this oil; note the fuel efficiency differences during the beginning of the drain AND toward the end of the drain, as some oils will thin during use.
lost 1-2 mpg compared to the 5w-20
3) Did you notice any difference in power.
nope
12-14-2005, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by tun_guy
I believe the 5w20 only comes in the XL - Extended Life line, which has a recommended change interval of 7,500 miles. I'm confident that the 5w20 meets Acura's standards. However, I would prefer to use 0w30 because of the longer change intervals. Have you thought about switching?
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