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Z_2K

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:23 pm
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My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is using
about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles.
I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states 10,000
mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil, 5W-30 ,
at this time ?

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:24 pm
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"Z_2K" <NONE.TakeThisOut@jam_on.com> wrote in message
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> My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is
> using about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles.
> I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states
> 10,000 mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil,
> 5W-30 ,
> at this time ?
>
>

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:28 am
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Z_2K wrote:
> My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is using
> about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles.
> I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states 10,000
> mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil, 5W-30 ,
> at this time ?
>
Hi,
Why not? Make sure PCV is in good shape. What is the mileage on odometer?
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:42 pm
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"Tony Hwang" <dragon40 RemoveThis @shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> Z_2K wrote:
>> My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day) is
>> using about 1/2 qt. 5W-20 per 4000 miles.
>> I go 8000 miles (4 months) between oil changes. (Maint.manual states
>> 10,000 mi. interval). Should I start thinking of using a heavier oil,
>> 5W-30 ,
>> at this time ?
>>

> Hi,
> Why not? Make sure PCV is in good shape. What is the mileage on odometer?

" My '01 Civic EX, 235K miles (mostly I-95 commuting @ 100 miles/day)..."
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:44 pm
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> No
>
OK....I guess I'm now supposed to reply "Why not ?"
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:24 pm
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"Z_2K" <NONE.TakeThisOut@jam_on.com> wrote in message
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> "doug" <NOSPAM.TakeThisOut@SPAMFREE.com> wrote in message
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>> No
>>
> OK....I guess I'm now supposed to reply "Why not ?"
>

Two reasons:

1.You stated that you are using only one quart in 8000 miles between oil
changes. All things considered, that is fantastic - especially on a vehicle
with 235k miles. It is normal for an engine to use a little bit of oil. In
your case, I'd say that the oil usage is well within acceptable guidelines,
and should not be a concern.

2. Auto companies provide oil specs for their vehicles for a very good
reason - it's what works best. You can be sure a lot of time and testing
went into the 5W-20 oil spec for your car. The fact that it is still running
well and using so little oil after 235k miles validates Honda's advice, in
my opinion.

doug
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