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Following the less than satisfactory service last year by a Honda dealer, I am following the lead of others on this Forum and carrying out the service myself with the help of a mechanic neighbour.
I ordered the air filter, oil filter and washer (total £33) from the Honda dealer, but they cannot get the Honda 0W-20 oil I would like (last year they put in semi-synthetic 5W-30).
This year they want to sell me Mobil 1 0W-40 (4 litres for £38 which is cheaper than 3 x 1 litre). I know that Mobil 1 0W-20, or any other branded 0W-20 (except Silkolene at £60 a pop) is not available in the UK. I also may be able to purchase the Mobil 1 0W-40 cheaper elsewhere.
My question is whether the 0W-40 will be too thick for my Insight engine and whether it would be better to buy a 5W-30 from a motor shop?
I ordered the air filter, oil filter and washer (total £33) from the Honda dealer, but they cannot get the Honda 0W-20 oil I would like (last year they put in semi-synthetic 5W-30).
This year they want to sell me Mobil 1 0W-40 (4 litres for £38 which is cheaper than 3 x 1 litre). I know that Mobil 1 0W-20, or any other branded 0W-20 (except Silkolene at £60 a pop) is not available in the UK. I also may be able to purchase the Mobil 1 0W-40 cheaper elsewhere.
My question is whether the 0W-40 will be too thick for my Insight engine and whether it would be better to buy a 5W-30 from a motor shop?