s-preston87
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Hi everyone,
Before i get started i just wanted to apologise in advance... I know there are countless engine oil threads on here but after reading many of these I was unable to find an answer to my question.
I currently own a 2005 accord sport petrol (2.0L) that has done around 128,000 miles.
1) Can 0w30 oil be used in my petrol engine bearing in mind the highish mileage? eg Castrol Edge A5/B5
2) If using 0w30 would I expect to top up every few thousand miles as it being a thinner oil when cold?
3) When the oil is at temperature will the viscosity of the oil be the same as that of a 5w30 oil?
I have been highly highly highly advised NOT to use 0w30 as its a "high mileage petrol engine" and that it may blow my engine due to lack of lubrication. Several mechanics have attempted to explain when the oil is at temp the 0w30 is actually thinner than 5w30 which doesn't make any sense as I thought the only difference is the cold start viscosity (Maybe I am completely misunderstanding)
I've spent a couple of months reading into this and I have hit a brick wall. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Before i get started i just wanted to apologise in advance... I know there are countless engine oil threads on here but after reading many of these I was unable to find an answer to my question.
I currently own a 2005 accord sport petrol (2.0L) that has done around 128,000 miles.
1) Can 0w30 oil be used in my petrol engine bearing in mind the highish mileage? eg Castrol Edge A5/B5
2) If using 0w30 would I expect to top up every few thousand miles as it being a thinner oil when cold?
3) When the oil is at temperature will the viscosity of the oil be the same as that of a 5w30 oil?
I have been highly highly highly advised NOT to use 0w30 as its a "high mileage petrol engine" and that it may blow my engine due to lack of lubrication. Several mechanics have attempted to explain when the oil is at temp the 0w30 is actually thinner than 5w30 which doesn't make any sense as I thought the only difference is the cold start viscosity (Maybe I am completely misunderstanding)
I've spent a couple of months reading into this and I have hit a brick wall. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks