Rob wrote:
> 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.
>
>

1) You do not need to use Honda brand oil.

2) I suspect that it calls for 5W-20, not 10W-20. The 5W-20 issue has
been talked to death all over the 'net. You will get lots of different
input on it. Since you like Mobil-1, I will say that you could run
Mobil-1 5W-30 or 5W-20 without concern.

John