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I had 10w30 in the car this winter, what type of oil should I put in
now for the spring? I've been reading that Honda recommends 5W20, is
that correct?

Joe wrote:
> I had 10w30 in the car this winter, what type of oil should I put in
> now for the spring? I've been reading that Honda recommends 5W20, is
> that correct?

honda have no idea what they're doing - they just print random crap in
the owners manual to keep us guessing. you'd be much better advised to
keep up to date with the latest vehicle testing and technology by
calling 866-481-6172. hth.

On Mar 30, 3:17 pm, motsco_ <mots...@interbaun.com> wrote:
> Joe wrote:
> > I had 10w30 in the car this winter, what type of oil should I put in
> > now for the spring? I've been reading that Honda recommends 5W20, is
> > that correct?
>
> ===================
>
> It's printed on the top of the oil filler cap (on the engine), or you
> can look here:
>
> https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
>
> Check the coolant in your reservoir while you're under the hood. I'm
> guessing you haven't done it lately.
>
> 'Curly'

also do I need to go with a certified Honda Civic filter or can i go
with the Auto zone model?

Joe wrote:
> I had 10w30 in the car this winter, what type of oil should I put in
> now for the spring? I've been reading that Honda recommends 5W20, is
> that correct?


===================

It's printed on the top of the oil filler cap (on the engine), or you
can look here:

https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp

Check the coolant in your reservoir while you're under the hood. I'm
guessing you haven't done it lately.

'Curly'

Joe <joe5345@gmail.com> wrote in news:f391efe5-05d0-4229-96aa-
7da4aa391dcb@p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:

> On Mar 30, 3:17 pm, motsco_ <mots...@interbaun.com> wrote:
>> Joe wrote:
>> > I had 10w30 in the car this winter, what type of oil should I put in
>> > now for the spring? I've been reading that Honda recommends 5W20, is
>> > that correct?
>>
>> ===================
>>
>> It's printed on the top of the oil filler cap (on the engine), or you
>> can look here:
>>
>> https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
>>
>> Check the coolant in your reservoir while you're under the hood. I'm
>> guessing you haven't done it lately.
>>
>>
>
> also do I need to go with a certified Honda Civic filter or can i go
> with the Auto zone model?




May I ask...why you are asking these questions?


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On Mar 30, 8:05 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> Joe <joe5...@gmail.com> wrote in news:f391efe5-05d0-4229-96aa-
> 7da4aa391...@p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:
>
>
>
> > On Mar 30, 3:17 pm, motsco_ <mots...@interbaun.com> wrote:
> >> Joe wrote:
> >> > I had 10w30 in the car this winter, what type of oil should I put in
> >> > now for the spring? I've been reading that Honda recommends 5W20, is
> >> > that correct?
>
> >> ===================
>
> >> It's printed on the top of the oil filler cap (on the engine), or you
> >> can look here:
>
> >>https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
>
> >> Check the coolant in your reservoir while you're under the hood. I'm
> >> guessing you haven't done it lately.
>
> > also do I need to go with a certified Honda Civic filter or can i go
> > with the Auto zone model?
>
> May I ask...why you are asking these questions?
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

I'm asking this question because I'm going to attempt to change my own
oil and 2 I did not get a user manual when I bought this car used.

Jim Beam you are hilarious. No really, you should be doing standup. it
takes so much creativity to mock someone on a Usenet message board who
is honestly looking for help.

Joe <joe5345@gmail.com> wrote in
news:0d6771a1-fd71-43c0-83f0-21ae93f6e8ec@2g2000hsn.googlegroups.com:

> On Mar 30, 8:05 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:

>>
>> May I ask...why you are asking these questions?
>>
>>
>
> I'm asking this question because I'm going to attempt to change my own
> oil and 2 I did not get a user manual when I bought this car used.



Fair enough.

See here for your Owner's Manual.
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp

Your car uses 5W-30 year-round. Do not use 5W-20 or 10W-30.

And if you intend on keeping the car for a very long time,
you should only ever use Honda filters. If you're only keeping it
for a few years, use whatever filter you want. It's more important
that you change the oil frequently than it is what brand of oil and
filter you use.

And above all, you MUST tighten the filter and oil drain bolt
to the correct torque. Overtighten the drain bolt and you will
strip it very easily. Too loose and it will fall out. Buy a beam-type
torque wrench for about $20 at AutoZone or other parts place.
Honda oil pan drain hole threads are fragile.

If there's an aftermarket filter on there now, make 100% certain the
old gasket is removed from the engine before the new filter goes on.
The new filter gasket needs a bit of oil on it so it won't bind when
you tighten it.

Don't let the car fall on you. That would be gravely injurious,
if not fatal.

Read some of these before you start work:
<http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=how+to+change+your+oil&btnG=Google+ Search>



--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

On Mar 31, 10:35 am, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> Joe <joe5...@gmail.com> wrote innews:0d6771a1-fd71-43c0-83f0-21ae93f6e8ec@2g2000hsn.googlegroups.com:
>
> > On Mar 30, 8:05 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
>
> >> May I ask...why you are asking these questions?
>
> > I'm asking this question because I'm going to attempt to change my own
> > oil and 2 I did not get a user manual when I bought this car used.
>
> Fair enough.
>
> See here for your Owner's Manual.https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
>
> Your car uses 5W-30 year-round. Do not use 5W-20 or 10W-30.
>
> And if you intend on keeping the car for a very long time,
> you should only ever use Honda filters. If you're only keeping it
> for a few years, use whatever filter you want. It's more important
> that you change the oil frequently than it is what brand of oil and
> filter you use.
>
> And above all, you MUST tighten the filter and oil drain bolt
> to the correct torque. Overtighten the drain bolt and you will
> strip it very easily. Too loose and it will fall out. Buy a beam-type
> torque wrench for about $20 at AutoZone or other parts place.
> Honda oil pan drain hole threads are fragile.
>
> If there's an aftermarket filter on there now, make 100% certain the
> old gasket is removed from the engine before the new filter goes on.
> The new filter gasket needs a bit of oil on it so it won't bind when
> you tighten it.
>
> Don't let the car fall on you. That would be gravely injurious,
> if not fatal.
>
> Read some of these before you start work:
> <http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=how+to+change+your+oil&btnG=Goog... >
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

remove old gasket from engine? That doesn't sound like a diy job, do I
need to take it in for that?

Joe <joe5345@gmail.com> wrote in
news:99981660-1ca7-4980-bb11-5fe0a2485ff3@a1g2000hsb.googlegroups.com:


>
> remove old gasket from engine? That doesn't sound like a diy job, do I
> need to take it in for that?
>



You'd better read some of the links on that Google page I gave you.

Aftermarket oil filter gaskets sometimes stick to the block and don't come
off with the old filter. This means you have to reach up and pick it off
with a fingernail. If you forget to check, and end up putting the new
filter's gasket on top of the old one, the engine will lose all its oil
first time you drive it. Genuine Honda oil filters are not prone to this
problem.

Do yourself a big favor that may save your life and/or your wallet: Read
the links I posted earlier. This is not the kind of thing you can be spoon-
fed.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

On Mar 31, 11:54 am, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> Joe <joe5...@gmail.com> wrote innews:99981660-1ca7-4980-bb11-5fe0a2485ff3@a1g2000hsb.googlegroups.com:
>
>
>
> > remove old gasket from engine? That doesn't sound like a diy job, do I
> > need to take it in for that?
>
> You'd better read some of the links on that Google page I gave you.
>
> Aftermarket oil filter gaskets sometimes stick to the block and don't come
> off with the old filter. This means you have to reach up and pick it off
> with a fingernail. If you forget to check, and end up putting the new
> filter's gasket on top of the old one, the engine will lose all its oil
> first time you drive it. Genuine Honda oil filters are not prone to this
> problem.
>
> Do yourself a big favor that may save your life and/or your wallet: Read
> the links I posted earlier. This is not the kind of thing you can be spoon-
> fed.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

oh ok, I get it, thanks for the info Tegger!