motor oil weight question

Hello all,
Would just like to hear some of your thoughts on motor oil weight. Some
info

2001 4cyl accord, I live just below New York City.

I was thinking of doing oil changes myself and would like to use 10w-30
Mobil 1. Does anyone think that would be too thick for my location?


thanks,

Matt

 

i got a 2001 civic and in south louisiana.......and use 5W-30 oil in
mine. that is what the book says to use....

 

0W - 20 Mobil-1 is what you should use.

 

10W-30 is ok for a hot summer
For winter (or all-season) you better of using 5W-30. Simply follow your
Owner's Manual.

eraser

 

Your car's owner's manual will give the manufacturer's recommendation
for the grade of oil to use in the car.

 

Yes, Tubby Timmy is correct. Use the oil specified for your car in
your owner's manula unless you have a REALLY GOOD REASON not to.

--- Bror Jace

 

If your manual recommends 5w-20, you can use Mobil1 0w-20.

Mobil1 does not have a 5w-20 on the market.

Look up the spec sheet on M1 0w-20 and you will see that
it pretty much matches the specs for 5w-20 to the T.

I tried M1 5w-30 and noticed a considerable loss in mpg.

I now use M1 0w-20. (on my 2002 civic)