Honda Blend or Synthetic

HybridNewGuy · 08-07-2011, 10:55 PM

Even though it will be many months before the first oil change for my soon to arrive base 2011, I thought it would be good to have some oil on hand since I don't have anything in the 0w20 weight and when I will need it I don't want to have to order it. But I noticed that there are 2 types:

Blend
Honda Motor Oil - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories Currently 6.16 a quart

Full synthetic
Honda Motor Oil - Synthetic - Bernardi Honda Parts and Accessories Currently 6.94 a quart

Which are you folks recommending or using in your vehicles if you are using Honda oil. I have decided to use Honda oils only for this vehicle. I know about Amzoil, Mobil 1, Redline, etc. but I think I want to stay factory on this car. The full synthetic seems a no brainer, but I haven't heard much about it. Is anyone using it?

Cobb · 08-07-2011, 11:27 PM

I started off using the Honda oil for hybrids, then moved to mobile 1 when they have discounts I buy it for a future oil change.

HybridNewGuy · 08-08-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobb

I started off using the Honda oil for hybrids, then moved to mobile 1 when they have discounts I buy it for a future oil change.

I may change my mind and go Mobile 1. I have used it in the past. I haven't seen 0w20 on sale around here much at all. My Walmart doesn't carry it except in quarts and ditto for the auto parts stores. Seems high priced. But this is the first time I have seen the Honda synthetic and was wondering if anyone had used it.

Cobb · 08-08-2011, 12:17 AM

Our walmart sells it in the 5 qt jug for 25 bucks. Not a bad deal, just remember to only add 3 1/2 to 4.

I have been buying it at advance auto when they have the oil change special. Ive even gottten a "free" mobile filter too. Havent seen any difference when its done for changing. When the extended warranty is over, I am going to shoe horn in the biggest filter I can find.

When I first placed an online order for parts for my Honda, I ordered a 6 pack of filters they had on sale and use those and buy my oil locally.

Just last week an Orelieys opened up and had a radio station there. I won a gift card for 25 bucks and got 4 quarts of mobile 0w20 oil for a buck in change.

At Ollies I have seen quaker state 0w20 for 2.99 a qt.

**Jayemtee** · 08-08-2011, 06:45 AM

I think either of the Honda oils would work fine. Personally, I'd go Mobil 1 just because I know it well. Today's oils and engines are much better than when I was being taught old school theories.

If you constantly look through all of the auto parts ads, you can catch Mobil 1 0W20 on sale every now and then. I buy it whenever it's on sale and usually have about 5 gallons on the shelf.

Furthermore, since I do NOT know CVTs very well, I would only go with Honda CVT fluid in my CVT. Watch for it being on sale too and you can probably find it on the cheap before you reach 12,000 miles.

Zwolfe · 08-09-2011, 12:31 PM

I'm a fan of Mobil 1, I'm also a fan of Pennzoil Platinum. I generally buy the one which is on sale.

I have mixed them for upward of 10 years now. Never any trouble. Even on my old cars from the 80's, not a problem.

EDIT: But yea for the CVT, I'm sticking with the Honda CVT fluid.

circa1986 · 08-09-2011, 12:43 PM

Mobil1 is always a good choice, but honestly, in modern engines with modern lubricants, it truly does not matter much what oil you use, as long as it's not used veggie oil.

Roger B. · 08-09-2011, 01:55 PM

i run Amsoil in both my hybrids, its sometimes very difficult to find 0w-20 of any brand in the local stores.

lat.ch. · 08-09-2011, 03:18 PM

Just had mine done this morning at a Honda dealer. They put in Mobil 1, according to the receipt.

**Jayemtee** · 08-09-2011, 03:51 PM

There is strong suspicion that Honda 0w20 comes from a Mobil 1 plant.