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Posted by3 years ago
Title says it all. It's on a 2001 Honda Odyssey
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· 3 yr. ago
It will be fine. You will not notice any difference in gas mileage or performance between those 2.
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level 2
· 3 yr. ago
^
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level 1
· 3 yr. ago
It’s not thicker - the starting viscosity is higher. In Florida temps you should probably be using 10w-30 anyway. Might even quiet down motor noise when you initially start it.
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level 1
· 3 yr. ago
Yes. Especially in a warmer climate like FL. The first number only affects the cold start viscosity, and since it's never cold there, it doesn't matter. once the engine is at temp they're the same.
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level 2
· 3 yr. ago
It was 35 degrees in Sarasota this morning 💀💀💀💀💀
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level 1
· 3 yr. ago
Yes
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level 1
· 3 yr. ago
it wont cause any issues. its starting thickness/viscosity is more than 5w30, but once it gets warmed up it will be 30w either way. you wont notice any adverse effects of using that oil in Florida, if you were somewhere significantly colder I would be wary but Florida should be nice and toasty
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level 1
· 3 yr. ago
VTec solenoid? Check that. Very common. 10w30 is fine for now
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level 2
· 3 yr. ago
Long run, you want the proper oil so things like the timing chain and tensioners get enough lube.
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level 1
· 3 yr. ago
How about using 5w 20 instead of 0w 20 like the manual suggests? Vehicle in question is a 2018 Silverado 5.3
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level 2
· 3 yr. ago
Does it really call for 0w20?! That’s the same motor they’ve had for years and they used to call for 5w30 before 0w20 or 5w20 existed. That’s curious.
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level 1
· 3 yr. ago
Great van, BTW
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Op · 3 yr. ago
Love it. 248k miles and no signs of stopping
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Op · 3 yr. ago
Awesome vid. I like how he specifically talks about Honda's and vtec. I'll go buy some new oil. I love this van and dont want to risk anything
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level 1
· 3 yr. ago
Thicker oil can cause worse gas milage but U could use it
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level 2
· 3 yr. ago
Ya that’s ight
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Op · 3 yr. ago
Well that's unfortunate because it already gets terrible mileage but it is in desperate need of oil
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level 2
· 3 yr. ago
This is not true. The viscosity does not change the physical size of oil. Viscosity is resistance to flow, nothing more.
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