Chris wrote:

>
> My question is if Honda dealer did OK when they put Castrol oil
> instead of genuine Honda oil and filter.

Yes Castrol is a good oil. I've used it and Valvoline oil for years.

>
> Any comments would be appreciated

The merits of switching to synthetic lubrication is debatable. You
will see posts here about how this car or that engine went some
unbelievable mileage, and it was due to synthetic oil. Well let me
tell you, the Element's engine was designed to use regular petroleum
lubricants. And if you change it at the recommended intervals, the
engine should last just as long as if you used synthetic oil.
So what's the difference? You'll be paying more for the same
performance. It's your choice if using (paying more) for synthetic
lubricants makes YOU feel better; then use it. Me, I'd rather go out
to dinner on the savings.


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