s2k+TL

I know the recommended oil for the '12 TL (3.5L) is 0w-20. That is not a common weight... especially in conventional. I was told that the car was factory filled w/ conventional. What is everybody using in their '12 TL (3.5L)?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

0w-20 is only recommended to meet CAFE regulations.

5w-30 if you live in a warm climate.

s2k+TL

http://www.keenanparts.com/servlet/t...y-Honda/Detail

i believe this is the factory fill oil for the TL (0w-20). is this a good oil?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^what have you been using in your previous cars?

0w-20 is only recommended in order to meet CAFE regulations.

Edward'TLS

Pure conventional oil doesn't go that far down to the 0w20 weight.

Only synthetic-blend and full-synthetic oils can achieve the 0w20 weight.

jspagna1

I've been using 5W-30 in my wife's 2010 TL SH-AWD 3.7 since new and no probems just shy of 21,000 miles. I do have the oil changed every 3,000-4,000 miles or at 60%.

s2k+TL

the 2012 3.5 have some friction reducing components to help increase mpg and also changed over to the 0w-20 oil.

previous, i had a BMW and used synthethic BMW oil (castrol). ON my S2000, I use Castrol conventional but change it often.

Teddybear

This.
Read this if u want more detailed info http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/518/motor-oils

Oswald Vater

Using 5w-20 (Amsoil) in mine.