"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "warlock162" <bray@dwsd.org> wrote
>>I own a 1998 Honda Civic EX Sedan. It has 160,000 miles on it. I recent
>> got an oil change on it.
>>
>> During the life of the car, I have used 5W-30 motor oil. However, some
>> of
>> the mechanics at my oil change place have said that I should switch to
>> 10W-30, due to the mileage on my car, and because 10W-30 is thicker.
>>
>> Should I take heed to this advice?
>
> Not to dispute Tegger's claim, but just to offer evidence that your
> mechanics are not totally whack-o: I have seen internet sites that suggest
> switching to a higher viscosity oil for older cars. It's worth googling.

I've seen that also, but usually in reference to burning oil and how to stop
said oil from making it into the combustion chamber. If the thin stuff
isn't sneaking by the rings, then switching to thicker stuff won't have any
benefits.