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Old 29 Aug 2007, 08:28 pm
Tony Hwang
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Default Re: '01 Civic EX: Oil Usage vs. Oil Weight

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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