Stupid dealership put in 5W30 accidentally, and since we're in the heat of summer, I'm wondering if 15+ hours of straight driving is safe while I'm running on 5W30.
You sound very sure of yourself in second-guessing Honda's engineers. Perhaps you would be willing to provide him with a guarantee, and pay for any problems that occur to his car? :smile:mickeylex said:5W30 will not cause any problems for your car.
nsxtasy said:You sound very sure of yourself in second-guessing Honda's engineers. Perhaps you would be willing to provide him with a guarantee, and pay for any problems that occur to his car? :smile:
nsxtasy said:You sound very sure of yourself in second-guessing Honda's engineers. Perhaps you would be willing to provide him with a guarantee, and pay for any problems that occur to his car? :smile:
So you are quoting Honda's engineers as the authority here? Fine. Their advice is not to use 5W30 in the NSX at temperatures above freezing.Hugh said:Honda's engineers will be the first one to tell you that the 5W30 oil is actually superior to the 10W30 since it maintains it's viscosity over a broader range of temperatures meaning it has a higher Viscosity Index.
docmarmo said:At full temp they both run at 30W right?? It is only at cold start up that the viscosity is different. So in reality 5/30 should be better all year long as you will get better lubrication at startup with it. Was 5/30 avail when the NSX came out in 91??
Nonsense.docmarmo said:if I remember correctly 5/30 was (and you can correct me if I am wrong) non exsistent in 1991.
For the past couple of years, Honda has been recommending 5W20 for most of its Honda and Acura vehicles.docmarmo said:As far as I know all news cars seem to recommend this viscosity now.
Goodson Acura?!?whatisreal7 said:Stupid dealership put in 5W30 accidentally, and since we're in the heat of summer, I'm wondering if 15+ hours of straight driving is safe while I'm running on 5W30.
unlemming said:Have you guys read what I posted or did you tune out when I said "owner's manual"?
Hugh said:
nsxtasy said:I am continually amazed by the amount of ignorance, false statements, and bad information that get posted on the internet. And this post is one of the worst I've seen on NSXprime in a long time.
Hugh, can you please describe your engineering background, and why you think you know better than Honda's entire engineering department that developed the NSX? Or do you think they decide on such things by tossing a dart at a dartboard and seeing where it lands?