On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 19:03:38 -0700, SoCalMike
<Mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote:

>tww wrote:
>> <joe54345@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1145153263.977056.53830@i39g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>>> What oil is best for performance for a 2000 civic for the spring/summer?
>>
>> Probably 5-30W
>>
>>
>im almost positive 5w20 is whats called for, but 5w30 isnt gonna kill
>anything. really wish i knew the TRUTH on the oil recommendations,
>considering the engines the same.

I'm afraid not. Honda recommends 5W20 for 2001+ Civics.

So the recommended grade for the 6th generation (96-00) Civics = 5W30.