I think it's 5w- 20 that is called for. I know it's 5w-20 that is called
for in my 2001 Accord V6.

Al

"Ron" <rtd_2002@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Rob" <rdbdriver@blomand.net> wrote in message
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> | Just got a used 2002 Civic and I'm a first time Honduian owner. My
> manual
> | says to use Honda 10w-20 motor oil what's up with this. Do all Civic
> owners
> | use Honda oil or can I just use my Mobil one 10w-30 oil like I have used
> in
> | all my other cars for years. Thanks, Rob.
> |
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> You don't have to use Honda oil (I do because it's cheaper than other
> brands) but any brand will do it.
> But you should use 10W-20 as the manual says. What's up with what? They
> designed it, they know what they are talking about.
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