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I brought in my Insight for its 1st oil change since I have owned it. I called a day in advance (to an independent non-Honda shop) requesting 0W-20 oil as recommended by Honda. When I arrived this afternoon, they did not have the oil yet, but said they would order it from NAPA and get it in a few minutes. When I went to check out, it said 0W-20 on the receipt. However, I was charged for 5 quarts. This is probably common sense to many, but the Insight only takes 2.6? quarts. I got a refund of two quarts and requested the half-empty third bottle (since I paid for it anyway). When the bottle was brought out, it was Mobile 5W-20. I was told that 0W-20 is being discontinued (and I know this has been a subject of debate on the message boards), and that Mobile 0W-20 has the same "ticket number" as 5W-20 (implying that it is the same oil. which of course, is not true). However, all four Honda dealerships in Indy strongly recommended against anything other than 0W-20, as 5W will "goop" up the engine. One even told me to immediately get the 0W put in and drain the 5W.
Long story short, make sure that correct 0W-20 is put into your Insight when you request it. The best way it to ensure 0W is being used it is to ask for the third bottle (since you paid for it anyway).
Not to beat a dead horse, is Mobile 0W being discontinued? And what are the other brands that can be purchased, other than Penzoil and Honda dealership oil? Thanks.
Rob
Long story short, make sure that correct 0W-20 is put into your Insight when you request it. The best way it to ensure 0W is being used it is to ask for the third bottle (since you paid for it anyway).
Not to beat a dead horse, is Mobile 0W being discontinued? And what are the other brands that can be purchased, other than Penzoil and Honda dealership oil? Thanks.
Rob