There is no correlation between CAFE for cars and CAFE for
trucks, but you are correct about the CAFE benefit for cars


mike hunt


7th GenCivic wrote:
>
> 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
> news:lQjib.3290$G1.15164@tor-nn1.netcom.ca...
> > 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
> >
> >