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Engine Oil For Hot Climate?

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Hi guys. I have a 2006 Accord Ex with 130K miles on the clock. I wanted to know all your opinions regarding engine oil. I know the manual and many swear by 0w30 but will this be a bit too thin for warm climate? I live in Malta and in Summer here we get temps ranging from 30C - 36C and the lowest in Winter is about 9C - 11C. Last service I had the mechanic put in 5w30. Its been a year now and my next service is due. I never had any problems so far regarding timing chain issues or excessive rattling or something but I just want to make sure which oil is safer.

Thanks in advance guys!
 
On the back of this, also does the high mileage engines need thinner or thicker oil.

Myth is that as engines wear they need thicker oil for keeping the pistons tight. Any fact behind that?
 
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