I have a 2002 CRV with the same engine as you. Right on the dipstick it
says use 5W20 but when I get a oil change at the dealer they have always
used 10W30.
"Chris" <criro1961@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
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> I did change yesterday, at the Honda dealer, the oil on my Honda
> Element 2004.
> I asked for Synthetic oil. They did change the oil.
> Later I did noticed the oil they put was Castrol, Synthetic, 10W30.
> In the Honda Element owner's manual is mentioned to use 5W20
> Someone told me later for Synthetic oil I should use special filter
> for synthetic oil.
>
> My question is if Honda dealer did OK when they put Castrol oil
> instead of genuine Honda oil and filter.
>
> Any comments would be appreciated