5W20 is becoming more available here in Toronto. The reason Ford and Honda
switched over to 5W20 is to slightly increase the CAFE (Corporate Average
Fuel Economy) rating for a manufacturer's product line. US Federal
Government imposed minimum CAFE standards and in order for companies to keep
selling profitable trucks and SUV's which have bad fuel economy the slightly
ligher weight oil will help to bring the fleet average up slightly.

The increase in fuel economy can't even be noticed in real world driving
conditions. I think that if you use an oil that bears the API (American
Petroleum Institute) logo they cannot void your warranty.

I don't think Honda refines their own oil anyways.

This issue has caused more confusion to the consumer in my opinion.

Anybody hear otherwise?

thoughts?


"yvrwfc" <yvrwfc@attcanada.ca> wrote in message
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> I know this question has come up before...
> So, should I get 5W20 or 5W30? I hv not checked the local retail stores
yet
> (Canadian Tire).. and not sure if they carry 5W20 or W30...
>
> I suppose I don't need to stick to Honda motor oil.... Most brands should
do
> the job.. (Quaker, Esso... etc.)
>
> Any advice?
>
> thks/
>
> w.
> bc canada
>
>