Oil recommendation for a Honda Accord 08 (photo attached)

Braintrain1000 on 29/01/2017 - 17:50
Last edited 30/01/2017 - 13:17

Hi guys,

I have this 08 2.4lt 4cly Accord (non euro). Currently at 162000k.m mark. I own this vehicle since 100k and been using 5w-30 shell synthetic but recently someone told me to go for 10w-30(non synthetic) for it because of its thicker form and Melbourne weather is warm.

The manual is difficult to understand.

What do you guys think?

Photo from Manual.

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Comments

  • BensonP on 29/01/2017 - 18:08
    +4

    I'd use the oil specified in the manual.

    I'd trust a car manufacturers research and development over a number of decades, over something 'someone told me'.

    I guess I'm old fashioned…

  • jzdhgkd on 29/01/2017 - 18:45
    +1

    If the manual is difficult to understand then ask your mechanic to fill with whatever the manufacturer has recommended. They'll be able to figure it out I'm sure.

  • aussieprepper on 29/01/2017 - 18:59
    +1

    Yea generally as the car ages and you do more Kms you should use a thicker oil.

    • oscargamer on 29/01/2017 - 19:40

      if that was the case…i ask 2 questions…..

      • why don't manufacturers state this in their manual?
      • why do you agree with the OP that only the cold viscosity should increase, not the hot viscosity also? given that most wear is when cold (so a lower vis is better) but most cars are running at temperature (where most oil would be lost on a high km engine, if low vis)

      you are simply repeating what you have heard without any thought given to what you are saying

      • aussieprepper on 29/01/2017 - 20:06

        Manufacturers rate oil use for a BRAND NEW CAR! The more wear and tear a car has the more protection it needs. Mechanic are taught to use thicker oil as the car ages. Parts do not move as smooth and need extra lubrication.

        Oil pressure starts to drop as the car ages because all the tolerances are more out of spec the older the car gets. Say you only had a 0.10mm gap before now that gap may be 0.12mm the thicker oil will work better in this case.

        Seal will be more warn as the car ages and thinner oil is more likely to leak. It all depends on the cars condition in the end!

        • oscargamer on 29/01/2017 - 20:18
          -1

          if, as you say "Parts do not move as smooth and need extra lubrication." then why use a thicker oil? surely an oil with a lower viscosity penetrates and lubricates better?

          please take the time to read this
          http://www.hendonpub.com/resources/article_archive/results/d…

          then numerous pages on https://bobistheoilguy.com/

          thicker oil maintains higer pressures AT THE EXPENSE of lubrication

          but please, let's not fight, do some reading, then come back with some rational points for us to discuss

        • aussieprepper on 29/01/2017 - 20:32

          @oscargamer: Nice of you to cherry pick information champ? Do you do this often? They do not equate for a warn engine but lets argue more?

        • oscargamer on 29/01/2017 - 20:38
          -1

          @aussieprepper:

          did you read anything ?

          i am more than happy to disagree champ, but only with someone who actually knows what they are talking about

          you are simply regurgitating old mis-information, without any thought

        • aussieprepper on 29/01/2017 - 20:41
          +1

          @oscargamer: Yea i read the whole thing. what your point?

          The links are not accredited? Bob the oil guy aye lol. Go ask a oil company or a car manufacturer!

          Keyboard warriors these days!

      • Braintrain1000 on 29/01/2017 - 23:41

        Please check photo in the link

  • t_c on 29/01/2017 - 18:59

    Photo the page of the manual with the oil viscosity recommendations and upload it here.

    • Braintrain1000 on 29/01/2017 - 23:42

      I did, just now. Please see the description

  • Braintrain1000 on 30/01/2017 - 13:18

    Guys please check the link for photo i took from the manual.

    • adr8 on 30/01/2017 - 19:37

      I would stick with 5w30 if that is what has been used up until now. Both 5w30 and 10w30 are the same thickness at operating temp (30). 5w is recommended for colder environments as it flows better at start up than 10w and is a must in those environments. Having said that, 5w provides greater protection at start up than 10w even in our climate so it is better but might cost you a bit more.

      The chart you linked from the owners manual is what you see in most manuals as the cars are sold in different parts of the world and each region will have a different recommendation depending on climate. Usually the oil cap will have the recommended weight for your car which from what you mentioned is 5w30, so stick with that as sometimes engines don't like a change in oil viscosity.

  • Braintrain1000 on 03/02/2017 - 13:10

    Confirmed by my mechanic is 10w-40

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