"Don Enderton" <Enderton@nosuchaddress.duh> wrote in message
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> My local Honda dealer, where I get my oil changed, switched from Castrol
> to Mobil oil. Also, the paperwork and windshield sticker no longer
> indicate the grade or weight (should be API service SJ "energy conserving"
> oil, SAE 5-30 viscosity, for my particular year and model).
>
> I had an impression from years ago that Castrol was considered a superior
> brand. Is that still true, and if so, why?
>

If you follow an average oil change interval, any API spec oil is just fine.
All modern oils are essentially good and better than they used to be.