On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 02:11:22 GMT, "Steve" <abc@123.com> wrote:

>My 2003 HX coupe (CVT trans.) calls for 5W-20 motor oil. It says so in the
>owners' manual and there's a sticker right on the engine block that says
>"5W-20".
>
>I'm due for an oil change but none of the places around me have 5W-20 --
>they all tell me just to use 5W-30 (which is all anybody around here seems
>to stock).
>
>Q: Why does the HX coupe w/CVT call for 5W-20 (instead of a more "common"
>weight) ?
>
>Q: If I use 5W-30 (instead of 5W-20), what are the consequences?
>
>

My '04 Civic LX also calls for 5W20 and has that on the oil-fill cap.
I looked around and was only able to find a quart or two at most at
several auto parts stores in my area (NC). I just found a case of
Penzoil 5-20 when I was in a Walmart here and so I went ahead and
picked it up. I just crossed the 1,000 mile mark on mine and don't
plan on changing the oil until 5,000 miles and then every 5,000 miles
after that. You can change the oil on your car yourself and as long
as you keep records and receipts of it then you'll still be covered
under your warranty. I realize I didn't answer any of your questions,
but figured maybe you'd wanna know you can find 5W20 if you look
enough and also that you can change your own oil and still be covered
by warranty. Good luck.